NHS Lothian5 days agoUnion warning over staffing levels at busy custody centre Staff in the report said that St Leonard's Custody Centre in Edinburgh is "significantly understaffed."5 days ago6 days agoFour jailed over £6m NHS contract fraud have sentences cutThe four men conspired to defraud the health service out of huge sums during the procurement of telecoms services. 6 days ago7 May 2026Sixteen people ill after visiting petting farm in EdinburghNHS Lothian is investigating the cases at Craigies Farm in South Queensferry. 7 May 20269 Apr 2026Families fear for future of centre for severely disabled childrenOne of NHS Lothian's respite care facilities for severely disabled children could face closure due to a squeeze on health budgets.9 Apr 20263 Apr 2026Safety measures after hot water discolouration at maternity unitThe neonatal unit at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary has temporarily paused external admissions and the birthing pools are out of use3 Apr 202623 Mar 2026Mould found on children's cancer ward at Edinburgh hospital NHS Lothian said no patients are unwell as a result of the mould found and patients and families have been made aware of the ongoing situation. 23 Mar 202612 Feb 2026Health board bosses have 10% pay rise suspended after union backlashExecutives at NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde were previously handed temporary rises worth up to £20,000 per year.12 Feb 202631 Jan 2026Bosses on six figures at under-fire health boards to get 10% pay risesThe temporary increase for executives at NHS Lothian and Greater Glasgow and Clyde is worth up to £20,000 a year. 31 Jan 202613 Nov 2025Hospital ordered to make more suicide risk checksNHS Lothian has been ordered to assess the risk of ligature points in rooms at its acute psychiatric hospital after an inspection. 13 Nov 2025...
