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NHS Lothian news & health information. If you have a medical question please speak to your GP or call NHS24 on 111. Please note, our feed is not monitored 24/7.

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

People with underlying health conditions are more at risk of becoming seriously ill from flu.
If you get an invite for the flu vaccine, you got it for a reason.
For more information visit https://t.co/6HUb7FKuzb
#FluHitsHarder

[Scottish Global Health Co-ordination Unit @ScottishGHCU]

🌎Interested in learning more about Global Citizenship?

🌍Take a look at our ePoster https://t.co/KYwVAwQZnc #eposters via @LTBePosters

🌏And visit us at the Poster exhibition at #NHSScot26 on 21 Sept - we'll be at EF-18!

[Scottish Global Health Co-ordination Unit @ScottishGHCU]

🌎3 weeks to go for the upcoming lunchtime Global Citizenship webinar

🌍Hear from members of the Tripartite Health Partnership about how they have collaborated and learned from each other to strengthen quality improvement and patient safety

Register 👇https://t.co/cA83PgDYQ7

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

From today, patients who have a blood test when assessed at the St Johns Hospital Emergency Department (A&E) may now also be tested for #HepatitisB, #HepatitisC and #HIV. If you do not wish to be tested, please tell a member of staff.
More ➡️ https://t.co/p6MH2E4gD4

[Scottish Global Health Co-ordination Unit @ScottishGHCU]

🌍Register now for the September Global Citizenship lunchtime webinar on 30 Sept from 1-2 pm UK time.

🌎Learn about how a Tripartite Partnership between Malawi, Zambia and Scotland is working together for quality improvement and patient safety.

👇https://t.co/BnQkQBGK4N

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Coming to hospital for an inpatient appointment? Remember to bring any meds your taking into hospital with you. This includes prescription/non-prescription medication such as inhalers, tablets, eye drops etc.

#MYMEDS

[The City of Edinburgh Council @Edinburgh_CC]

@on_lothianbuses @EdinburghTrams Subject to successful testing overnight on Friday, trams will run to their full route from the Airport to Newhaven and all city centre bus diversions will end.

Find out more about the reopening on our website: https://t.co/aDt3RjWX0U

[The City of Edinburgh Council @Edinburgh_CC]

Princes Street is set to fully reopen on Saturday (29 August), following a major fire at the former Debenham’s building last month.

@on_lothianbuses and @EdinburghTrams are working to resume services, with pedestrian access also being restored.

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

⏰ The application deadline is approaching. This is the final week to apply for the role of Non-Executive Board Member at NHS Lothian.

💷 £16,224 per annum
📅 Apply by 31 August 2026, 12 noon
🔗 https://t.co/Gf3QTlYudD

[Scottish Global Health Co-ordination Unit @ScottishGHCU]

🌎Three days to go to nominate for Scotland’s #HealthAwards26 (Deadline: Midnight on Sunday 23 August 2026)

🌍Don’t delay – get your Global Citizenship nomination in today!

👉https://t.co/LNprgyaWle

🌏P.S. don’t forget you can renominate.

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

If you’re visiting Edinburgh and have a minor illness, visit one of our local pharmacies for expert advice and medicines to help you feel better. Find one here: https://t.co/JVu2jGBVg2
#EdinburghFringe #EdFringe #Festival

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

NHS Lothian are holding a Meet the Buyer Wednesday 2 September 2026 10am to 3pm, at the Carrington Suite, Western General Hospital, it allows businesses to meet the NHS Lothian Procurement team and learn about how to work with us.

Sign up here: https://t.co/VYGcuKI0Wz

[Scottish Global Health Co-ordination Unit @ScottishGHCU]

🌎Less than a week to go until nominations need to be in for Scotland’s #HealthAwards26

🌍You still have time to nominate (or re-nominate) yourself and colleagues for inspiring global health partnership work.

🌏Nominate for the Global Citizenship Award
https://t.co/hMH9dweHv2

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Interested in applying but not sure what the role involves? Join an information session on 25 August 2026 to learn more before applying: https://t.co/8IoCCQPDZb

📅 Closing date: 31 August 2026, 12 noon
🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/Gf3QTlYudD

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

If you’re visiting Edinburgh and have a minor illness, visit one of our local pharmacies for expert advice and medicines to help you feel better.
Find one here: https://t.co/sesamkseZw

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

If you’re injured while visiting Edinburgh, our Minor Injuries Unit can treat strains, sprains, suspected broken bones, wounds, burns and more.
🔗https://t.co/Zw0BSF8XQY
📞Call 111 or visit NHS Inform
#EdinburghFringe #EdFringe #Festival

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

If you’re spending time outdoors, be tick aware. Take measures to prevent getting bitten, and if you do get bitten, remove the tick as soon as possible. More information - https://t.co/QpR8SUWDMt

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Scotland's weather can be unpredictable, even in summer ☀���🌦️

Stay prepared by keeping hydrated, checking the forecast before travelling, carrying a waterproof layer, and taking care in the sun when UV levels are high.

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

If you’re visiting Edinburgh and have a minor illness, visit one of our local pharmacies for expert advice and medicines to help you feel better. Find one here: https://t.co/uUaLfhgNu8
#EdinburghFringe #EdFringe #Festival

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

NHS Lothian is recruiting two Non-Executive Members to its Board.

Join an information session on 25 August 2026: https://t.co/pD6w1g8STf

💷 £16,224 per annum
📅 Closing date: 31 August 2026, 12 noon
🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/n25JBu9hmL