NHS Lothian6 days agoWater leak temporarily closes hospital heart clinicsA water leak at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has forced the temporary closure of two services which offer heart-related diagnostic and treatment procedures.6 days ago7 days agoTaxpayers will foot bill for shortfall on PFI hospital upgradesTens of millions of pounds will be needed to bring the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh up to scratch when it transfers to public ownership next year.7 days ago17 Jun 2026Safety concerns remain at Edinburgh's teenage mental health wardThe Mental Welfare Commission find some improvements at Melville House, but say more needs to be done to protect both patients and staff from aggression.17 Jun 20262 Jun 2026I've donated part of my brain to help find a cure for dementiaAidan McAllister gave permission for doctors to take a part of his healthy brain matter to use for dementia research. 2 Jun 202621 May 2026Union warning over staffing levels at busy custody centre Staff in the report said that St Leonard's Custody Centre in Edinburgh is "significantly understaffed."21 May 202620 May 2026Four 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. 20 May 20267 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 2026...
