WGH Connect

Sharing news about the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, NHS Lothian

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Have you or someone you love received exceptional care? Or are you a member of staff and want to show your appreciation for a colleague, volunteer or team?

There’s just one month left before nominations close on 17 April 2026.

Go to https://t.co/XmXg3U1HXZ

[WGH Connect @WghLothian]

Hello! My friend Will Stirling is fundraising for NHS Lothian Charity. Here’s their JustGiving page, if you’d like to donate: https://t.co/HCFSGRrb13

[NHS Lothian Charity 💙 @nhslothcharity]

The Western General Estates Ground and Gardens team have been busy building parts of the new Staff Growing Space. If you'd like to volunteer to help, you can join Beth from 12-1pm Mon 2nd Feb. Location is behind the bike shed, between the Dialysis Unit and the Inverleith Building

[NHS Lothian Charity 💙 @nhslothcharity]

We were absolutely delighted at the Western General to be joined by 25 students from The University of Edinburgh's "Dirty Weekenders" conservation volunteering society. They planted a whopping 1,700 bulbs. They also started work on a "dead hedge" opposite car park 7.

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

Our hospitals are under extreme pressure. If your loved one is coming home from hospital, please collect them as soon as they are able to be discharged. Make sure their house is warm and if you can stock up on some essentials.

This frees up beds for those that need them most.

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

🎄 Plan Ahead for the Holidays!

GPs, dentists, pharmacies, and opticians will have different opening hours over the festive period. Make sure you order your prescriptions early and know what to do if you need urgent care.

👉 Check all the details here: https://t.co/J64npMc24o

[NHSLothian-Volunteering @NHSLVolunteers]

Our volunteers enjoyed our end of year volunteer events to say thank you for all the amazing volunteer hours that have been given to @NHS_Lothian Thank you all #nhsvolunteers #anamazing2025

[NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian]

From Monday 15 December we're taking urgent precautions to protect patients & staff against flu.

Visitors are welcome, but please:
- As always don’t visit if you’re unwell
- Limit visitors to 1–2
- Avoid bringing children under 12
- Consider wearing a mask and use hand gel

[WGH Connect @WghLothian]

Staff at the WGH receiving recognition and appreciation for long-service awards. Huge commitment and much gratitude. 👏👏👏💥💥💥🌟🌟🌟

[NHS Lothian Charity 💙 @nhslothcharity]

On Monday had our annual tree lighting at The Western General Hospital!🎄
A huge well done to the Western’s Chaplain Dave for switching on the lights! ✨
And a massive thank you to the AMAZING Charlie for providing some cheer with his music!
@WGHLothian

[WGH Connect @WghLothian]

Deep appreciation for more staff at the WGH today who received their Long Service Award certificates from NHS Lothian. Recognising and honouring many years of commitment to patients and colleagues 👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟

[WGH Connect @WghLothian]

A festive date for the diary - 12th December 🎄🎅

[NHS Lothian Charity 💙 @nhslothcharity]

Curious to know what has been going on at the Western General Hospital since our @Natures_voice (RSPB) Nature and Wellbeing Officer Beth started in May? Find out in her new blog post on our website 👉https://t.co/C8GGEXXCnw
#GreenHealth

[WGH Connect @WghLothian]

A milestone day for the Urology service and the WGH theatre team - the first CMR Versius robot pyeloplasty procedure went very well today. Congratulations! @NHS_Lothian

[WGH Connect @WghLothian]

@aaditsh AI

[WGH Connect @WghLothian]

Congrats to the WGH Outpatient Theatres Team recognised as our latest Team of the Month
They have embraced a new approach to treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. This new technique is performed under local anaesthetic allowing same day discharge . A great team effort!! 👏👏

[NHS Lothian Charity 💙 @nhslothcharity]

Our next Green Health Network fast approaching! Join us to explore the challenges & opportunities of biodiverse hospital grounds. 🌿
📍Attend online or in person at Western General Hospital
Sign up 👉https://t.co/351YRtQjJn #greenhealth

[WGH Connect @WghLothian]

The 3rd and final of our WGH 2025 Stars presentations for colleagues who had been nominated by their peers for going "above and beyond". A common theme of enthusiasm and energy to go the extra mile for others stands out for all the recipients of these awards. Congratulations! 🌟

[WGH Connect @WghLothian]

Some more WGH Star Awards this morning for fabulous and amazing WGH colleagues for going above and beyond - presented by Tom Power, NHS Lothian's Director of People & Culture and Chris Stirling, WGH Site Director.👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🔥🔥🔥🩷🩷

[NHSLothian-Volunteering @NHSLVolunteers]

Exam results tomorrow. You can speak to an expert adviser at the SDS Results Helpline:

📞 0800 100 8000
🗓️ Open:
• 5 & 6 August – 8am to 8pm
• 7 & 8 August – 9am to 5pm