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The Latest Breaking News from NHS Lothian

Outbreak of E. coli at nursery sees 28 cases identified and several hospitalised

The nursery has been closed while an investigation is carried out

Wales Online

E. coli outbreak confirmed in East Lothian with baby 'seriously ill' in hospital

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched following an outbreak of E. coli in East Lothian.

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian residents asked to take part in survey on future of health and care

The Lothian Health and Care System (LHCS), which is made up of NHS Lothian and the four local health and social care partnerships, is urging people to help shape healthcare in their region.

Daily Record

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West Lothian nurse dragged vulnerable patient along the floor by her wrists

While employed by NHS Lothian, Kerr was judged to have displayed conduct that fell short of the standards expected by a registered nurse, including pushing one patient and dragging another along the floor

Edinburgh Live

Long Covid care service launched as 57,000 Scots reported to have 'debilitating symptoms' for over a year

Long Covid is having a huge impact on people’s daily lives.

Daily Record

Scotland's A&E waiting times ranked as thousands of patients remained longer than eight hours

A new report shows that almost 11,000 patients spent more than eight hours in A&E.

Daily Record

Scottish Government faces calls to speed up delivery of HIV meds

The Scottish Government has faced calls to improve access to HIV medication, following the revelation that some patients have waited over eight…

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New funding awards launched to progress careers of West Lothian healthcare professionals

NHS Lothian has unveiled the funding scheme to help healthcare professionals progress their research careers

Daily Record

Don't delay seeing doctor if you have lung cancer symptoms - it could save your life

That's the message of a new campaign which aims to detect the disease sooner in patients

Daily Record

Campaign to save West Lothian hospital shop highlighted to Health Secretary

Labour’s Holyrood spokesperson on Health, Jackie Baillie MSP, has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Humza Yousaf

Daily Record

Campaign to save West Lothian hospital shop raised with health secretary

Labour's Health spokesperson Jackie Baillie has written to Humza Yousaf expressing concern at the loss of St John's Hospital shop , set to close this weekend

Edinburgh Live

Over 50 patients waited at St John's A&E for over 12 hours in one week as staff struggle to cope

Health bosses say rising covid cases among staff and rising demand is putting pressure on workers

Daily Record

NHS 24 'cannot cope with crisis' as almost a quarter of calls go unanswered

Scottish Labour’s public health spokesman said: 'It’s clear NHS 24 still cannot cope with the crisis engulfing our NHS.'

Edinburgh Live

Mental health nurse sexually assaulted patient at Edinburgh psychiatric hospital

The disgraced nurse was found to have engaged in sexual activity with his patient while he worked a nightshift at the city hospital and given 200 hours community service

Edinburgh Live

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One in three Edinburgh NHS Lothian patients waiting over four hours at A&E

Conservatives have slammed the SNP as new government figures reveal waits in A&E and a drop in the overall performance of NHS Lothian compared to the rest of Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh patients with 'broken bones' told to call 111 instead of going to A&E

Emergency patients are now encouraged to use the new urgent injuries appointment scheme for injuries such as strains, sprains, suspected broken bones, wounds, burns, stings and bites. MSP’s weigh in.

Daily Record

Steps to tackle child poverty are set out

New report details work across the Community Planning Partnership to mitigate the effects of poverty.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh woman accused of taking cocaine after suffering nosebleed at Calvin Harris gig

Jess Napier was suffering from a bad nosebleed, a condition that she is currently under the doctors at NHS Lothian for, when security spotted her and said she had 'clearly' taken cocaine

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Daily Record

New appointments system will ease waiting times at St John's A&E

Patients with sprains, burns or broken bones will now make an appointment with an expert at the Minor Injuries Unit

Daily Record

Health chiefs warn mounting covid cases are again putting pressure on burned-out West Lothian staff

Hospital and community services are once again being stretched as covid infections soar

Edinburgh Live

NHS Lothian 'under extreme pressure' as Covid infections rise in Scotland

Dona Milne, director of public health at NHS Lothian, urged people not to forget all that has been learned about keeping the virus under control and to take sensible precautions

Daily Record

Call for West Lothian residents to get vaccine booster

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation advised a spring dose of the coronavirus vaccine would be available for adults aged 75 and over - or who will turn 75 by June 30.

Daily Record

West Lothian man whose life has been turned upside down by long covid set to be part of new pilot care scheme

Greig Brown now struggles to get up and down the stairs after contracting covid despite having once been a keen runner and cyclist.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man forced to postpone dream wedding due to long covid struggle

Greig Brown has not been able to return to his job at St John’s Hospital in Livingston due to prolonged symptoms such as breathing difficulties and memory loss.

The National (Scotland)

Scheme to help young mums has 'tangible impact' 10 years on says minister

The Family Nurse Partnership programme was launched in 2010 with NHS Lothian kicking off the pilot scheme

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