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4 years

A massive thanks go out to Baillie Gifford for their incredible donation of ipads for some of our wards. This will really help patients stay in touch with their friends and families at a difficult time. Thank you. @ELHFfunds @NHS_Lothian

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WOW! This is fantastic. Sam who is a pupil at Hermitage Park Primary has built this from lego and shared the picture to encourage and thank NHS staff for their work. Its amazing. Thank you Sam! @NHS_Lothian @Simongasman @GeraldineMars11

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The WGH mask style guide....and how to get it right (and very wrong). @GeraldineMars11 @DrLesleyDawson2 @carol_calder1 @lindsaylou73 @WGHLothianQI @NHS_Lothian @LothianChiefReg

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Theatre and anaesthetic staff have been getting involved in extra training at the WGH this week as part of our COVID19 preparations. Great teamwork from so many staff facing challenging times @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

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Lots of teamwork from Infectious Diseases staff and beyond to make this happen....BBC News - Coronavirus: Drive through testing begins at Edinburgh hospital

Coronavirus: Drive through testing begins at Edinburgh hospital

The chief medical officer warns it is "just a matter of time" before someone tests positive.

www.bbc.co.uk

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4 years

Staff at the WGH and NHS Lothian received a boost with a great message of support from former Scotland rugby captain and BBC pundit @AndyNic9 Appreciating the efforts of teams and supporting the message for others to #StayAtHome @NHS_Lothian @ELHFfunds

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1 year

The staff in Ward 1 at WGH were awarded our Team of The Month Award for the care and compassion the team have continued to demonstrate for our cancer patients through some extremely busy times. They have shown great teamwork and flexible to maintain timely access to treatment.

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@WghLothian

4 years

Congratulations to the WGH Colorectal team on their pioneering work with robotic surgery. Lots of interest in this innovation and credit to all the teams involved in making it happen @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

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Team of the month at the WGH - Ward 20 ICU - Recognised for continuing to deliver high standards of care with utmost professionalism at all times. They strive to deliver patient centred care as well as having dealt with a recent fire.

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@WghLothian

4 years

Delighted to confirm the appointment of Dr Kath Anderson as Associate Medical Director for Medicine at WGH. Kath will be taking up the role straight away as part of strenghtening medical leadership across the site amd wider lothian system @DrKTA1 @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

1 year

The staff in Medical Assessment Unit at WGH being recognised today as Team of the Month. Commended for the professionalism, care and compassion the whole team have demonstrated while having to deal with high volumes of patient activity and staffing pressures @nhslothian

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@WghLothian

1 year

Today was a fantastic opportunity for the oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist teams to come together over breakfast and celebrate all their hard work and dedication to the patients under their care. Happy National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day

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@WghLothian

4 years

Symbolic and momentous! Thanks you @teamwghicu @NHS_Lothian

@TeamWGHICU

@teamwghicu

4 years

BYE BYE BUBBLE!!!

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@WghLothian

4 years

Kudos to @_TonyMacaroni for your support to the staff at the Western General. We really appreciate the support from businesses. Thank you ! @NHS_Lothian

Dr Leila Shelley

@Lady_Physics

4 years

Thanks to @_TonyMacaroni for proving Edinburgh Cancer Centre @WghLothian with free pizza and pasta after a v tough week! Honoured to be part of such a kind, supportive & dedicated team. In times of crisis we pull together 💛 @NHS_Lothian @ELHFfunds

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2 years

Recognising some individuals with WGH Star Awards who had been nominated by their peers and colleagues in the hospital for going "above and beyond" and deserving of appreciation and recognition. More of these still to come...

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@WghLothian

3 years

After lots of planning and staff engagement, work is now getting underway to redevelop and improve the WGH Well-Being Wing to give an improved space for our staff. Thanks to @ELHFfunds for support. We will update over coming weeks as the refurb progresses @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

4 years

Happy Nurses Day from us all - Thank you today and everyday for everything you do #NursesDay2020 @NHS_Lothian 🌈🌈🤗

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@WghLothian

2 years

Ward 23 putting in a strong festive challenge for the best christmas door competition!

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@WghLothian

3 years

After a vast amount of work from staff, project team and contractors, the transformed Edinburgh Haematology Centre will open over this weekend at WGH as part of ongoing upgrade and improvements to the WGH campus Huge improvement for patients and staff @NHS_Lothian @ELHFfunds

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@WghLothian

3 years

Delighted to welcome the First Minister to WGH this morning to see preparations underway for vaccinations @NHS_Lothian

Nicola Sturgeon

@NicolaSturgeon

3 years

Positive start to the day with a visit to the Western General in Edinburgh, where I met some of the staff who will administer, and receive, the first vaccinations against Covid tomorrow. My thanks to everyone working so hard to deliver this programme.

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@WghLothian

2 years

Judging the WGH Best Christmas Door competition just got a lot more serious...we've had so many entries this year we've had to ask X Factor judges for help!

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@WghLothian

3 years

Ward 56 has been recognised for their hard work and “can do” attitude Through the first wave of COVID, the ward become a COVID Ward. The team keep their patients at the forefront of their mind and have made this period of instability a really positive time. Well done Team!

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@WghLothian

2 years

The Oncology records team at WGH have smashed it! The team successfully managed moving into a new and improved home and kept the patient records service working effectively throughout all the disruption. Congratulations and thank you! @NHS_Lothian @GeraldineMars11

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@WghLothian

3 years

The new renal dialysis unit at WGH is nearing completion and is looking amazing. Not long to go now..... It will be so much better for staff and patients. Today Deputy Chief Exec Jim Crombie paid a visit with Site Director Chris Stirling @jcshad @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

4 years

The incredible donation of iPads from Baille Gifford being distributed to grateful staff on site today . This will really help patients stay in touch with their friends and families at a difficult time. THANK YOU @ELHFfunds @NHS_Lothian @GeraldineMars11

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@WghLothian

4 years

Having seen the professionalism and dedication of our WGH teams this week, while we can admit to being anxious, we are fortunate to have so many talented and hardworking people in our midst. The sign at the Scottish National Gallery near our hospital encourages us @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

4 years

Face-fit testing for masks continues at WGH so staff in higher risk clinical areas can stay safe. The public can help us by #stayathome @NHSLothianMedEd @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

4 years

A quality room for a quality nurse! Catriona Rostron retired today as Associate Nurse Director at WGH. Included in the celebrations was the naming of a room in her honour in the QI Hub. We will miss you Catriona. @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

4 years

You will be interested in this piece about the WGH in The Guardian today. Well done everyone involved @rosieICM @ridu_nhsl @gillian_mcauley @NHS_Lothian @jcshad

Coronavirus intensive care in an Edinburgh hospital – photo essay

After mobilising its pandemic plan the Western General has undergone a complete transformation, with two intensive treatment units taking care of Covid-19 patients

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@WghLothian

4 years

For anyone who had missed the full range so far....whats your favourite? @NHS_Lothian @GeraldineMars11 @WghLothian @whitworthce @carol_calder1

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@WghLothian

3 years

The Ward 25 staff have been recognised as one of our WGH Teams of the Month. Thank you for what you do - and the way in which you do it!

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@WghLothian

4 years

Delighted to confirm that Dr Stuart Ritchie has today been appointed as the new Clinical Director for Medicine at the WGH. Stuart takes over from Dr Matt King from 3rd Feb. Thank you Matt for all his hard work over the last 3 years Congratulations Stuart! @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

2 years

The Pleural Team have been nominated successfully for a WGH Team of the Month award for their tremendous work across the WGH for respiratory patients and recognising their "can do" attitude. Well done! @NHS_Lothian #goingtoneedabiggerdisplaycabinet

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@WghLothian

4 years

Its great for all the staff at the WGH to be recognised in this way. The teamwork on the site has been excellent across professions, specialties and disciplines. Everyone wants to do the very best for their patients but knows tough times are ahead. @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

4 years

Fabulous gesture @NHS_Lothian @wgh_4

WGH WARD 15 (formerly known as Ward 4) ONCOLOGY

@wgh_4

4 years

A lovely gift from a lovely relative. #appreciated #whywedowhatwedo #nursingsuccess #proudofmyteam #ward4nursingteamarefab

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@WghLothian

2 years

Recognising great teamwork at WGH.....The Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) staff receiving their Team of the Month nomination for their great work at the WGH supporting unscheduled care @GeraldineMars11 @SDECwgh @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

2 years

Staff from Ward 1 received a WGH Team of the Month award in recognition for how the team responded calmly and efficiently to a significant fire in an adjacent area. The Ward 1 staff on duty evacuated all of their patients safely and kept SACT treatment going for patients

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@WghLothian

2 years

The talented Grounds Staff at WGH were nominated by for a Team of the Month Award for all the work they do to make the floral displays Christmas Trees and grounds of the hospital as uplifting as possible in all weathers for our staff, visitors and patients @NHS_Lothian

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4 years

Recognising some of our amazingly dedicated long service (25 year) staff at the WGH today @NHS_Lothian

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8 months

The Haematology team on Ward 8 being recognised today as Team of the Month for their wonderful care and compassion organising a patients wedding. They showed tremendous teamwork in "making possible the impossible" and showing great patient centred care. Thank you. @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

4 years

Bitter sweet day for the WGH site when we say farewell to our colleagues as they move to their new surroundings. A small video @WGHLothianQI team put together to wish them farewell. Good luck you will be missed @DCNNeuro @GeraldineMars11 @NHS_Lothian

DCN Goodbye

This is "DCN Goodbye" by heather on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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@WghLothian

4 years

Best foot forward! Amazing staff on ward 72 at who have received generous gifts of very fetching stockings today. Nice social distancing team! @NHS_Lothian @ELHFfunds

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@WghLothian

6 months

What does 570 years of excellent commitment to the NHS, patients and colleagues look like?? This. 👇 Fabulous staff from across the WGH receiving their Long Service recognition awards today. 👏👏🍾🍾 @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

4 years

Tim Davison (CEO) and Jacquie Campbell visiting the refurbished Ward 15 with interim Associate Nurse Director Audrey Campbell and CN Ruth Padmore. Project finished on time and will open on 6th Jan as a winter ward before being used as part of Cancer development @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

4 years

Senior Charge Nurses receiving their farewell gifts - Good luck to you all in your brand new home - thank you for everything @GeraldineMars11 @NHS_Lothian @DCNNeuro

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@WghLothian

4 years

Bitter sweet day for the WGH site when we say farewell to our colleagues as they move to their new surroundings. A small video @WGHLothianQI team put together to wish them farewell. Good luck you will be missed @DCNNeuro @GeraldineMars11 @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

9 months

Staff on Ward 6 Breast Unit, part of the Edinburgh Cancer Centre at the Western General Hospital being recognised as Team of the Month today for their outstanding care and professionalism. They were presented with their award by Neil Boyle, Deputy Associate Nurse Director.

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@WghLothian

2 years

A WGH Team of the Month Award for the OT and Physio front door team who have been doing a superb job in helping patients get home rapidly from our Medical Assessment Unit. They make such a difference and have a really complex job to do. Thank you!

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@WghLothian

2 years

And the winners of the WGH best Christmas Door conpetition (drum roll please)... are the team from The Labs. 2nd place - Infection Control and 3rd place The Meaningful Activities Club. Over 35 entries this year really helped brighten up the site. Thanks to everyone who took part

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@WghLothian

4 years

Metered parking charges have been suspended by the Council as of tonight. Fettes College have offered WGH 100 places and additional places are being made available to staff on the WGH site and RVH to support them stay at work. Check wgh all person emails for more details.

Rachel Marr 🌸 🏃🏻‍♀️🐶🧁

@dizzy2910

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@gillbarrie @Village_Hotels @WghLothian It’s got a few cars in car park but there’s loads of spaces and our teams could really do with some flexibility in travel. Buses moving to Sunday Service but that’s going to cause challenges. Just trying to think outside the box and utilise what’s available

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@WghLothian

4 years

Thank you! Great photo.

Rosie Baruah

@rosieICM

4 years

Our lovely team at @WghLothian ICU sharing the love across the barriers! They have demonstrated such resilience, such good humour and such kindness to each other and to the rest of the hospital team. I am so proud to count myself a member of #TeamWGHICU

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4 years

Today the WGH teams have risen to another challenge by moving our front door patient pathways again for medicine and surgery. Huge efforts from lots of people to make it all go smoothly and safely #calmandcontrolled Thank you. Again. @NHS_Lothian @WGHLothianQI

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@WghLothian

4 years

Kudos to @Primark for supporting the wgh clothes bank with a huge donation of clothes. This really supports patients wellbeing, dignity and recovery. Thank you. @ELHFfunds @NHS_Lothian @MedWgh @stirlingsontour @GeraldineMars11

Sam Stirling

@stirlingsontour

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And thanks to @maisiewalker9 for helping organize it. This is going to make such a difference to patients @WghLothian .

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@WghLothian

4 years

WGH staff are invited to join in a national act of remembrance tomorrow at 11.00am with a 1 minute silence to mark NHS and social care staff who have died during the COVID outbreak. Staff should assemble in the car park outside ADB / Minor Injuries Unit at 10.55am @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

11 months

The official opening of the new and improved Junior Doctors mess at WGH today in Pentland Lodge. Thank you to all who made it happen especially our Chief Registrars and @NHSLothianMedEd team

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@WghLothian

4 years

Huge kudos and gratitude to TKmaxx_UK. Our staff are so grateful and are doing an amazing job. @NHS_Lothian

fiona gaskell

@fiona_gaskell

4 years

What an amazing gesture @TKMaxx_UK we are truly humbled and overwhelmed #kindness #thankyou @WghLothian @GeraldineMars11

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@WghLothian

4 years

Delighted to confirm that Dr Gordon Duncan has been appointed as Clinical Director for Medicine of the Elderly at WGH. Congratulations! @MedWgh @NHSLothianMedEd @NHS_Lothian @whitworthce @GeraldineMars11 @WGHLothianQI

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@WghLothian

4 years

We received this lovely card today from one of our neighbours sending everyone at @WghLothian (staff and patients) a virtual hug - Thank you 😍🤗🌈 #wghneigboursarestars @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

4 years

Thank you to everyone who was able to take part in this very moving event today @NHS_Lothian

WGH Ward 54

@54Wgh

4 years

@WghLothian standing together to remember and honour our NHS collegues who have lost their lives to COVID-19 #minutesilence #OneTeam

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@WghLothian

2 years

The Medical Physics team at the WGH recognised as Team of the Month for their huge efforts in the recent bed replacement project along with their continuous hard work and enthusiastic service keeping the equipment we use safe and effective. Unsung heroes no more. Take a bow team!

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@WghLothian

8 months

Some of our non-patient Catering staff at WGH receiving a WGH Team of the Month recognition for all their work responding to recent changes across the site keeping staff and visitors well cared for - "serving with a smile". Thank you to all the teams across our site outlets.

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@WghLothian

4 years

Congrats to Oncologist Duncan McLaren who has been appointed as an Honorary Professor with The University of Edinburgh Excellent news for him and for building the foundations and aspirations for radiotherapy research in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre. @NHS_Lothian @NHSLothianMedEd

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@WghLothian

4 years

Celebrating some of our incredibly dedicated NHS staff at the WGH with their long service recognition awards @NHS_Lothian

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9 months

Ward clerks from MAU, w72 and w54 were nominated as Team of the Month for their pivotal work behind the scenes and often as the first people to speak with relatives on wards. "Caring, professional and helpful.. The glue that holds us together". Thank you!

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@WghLothian

8 months

Staff in the Main Theatres at WGH receiving Team of the Month Award - recognising the care and compassion the team demonstrate in looking after their patients 24/7 through the year. Thank you to all the staff for the compassion and teamwork you show day in day out. @NHSLothian

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@WghLothian

3 years

Critical Care & Respiratory Physio Teams have been recognised for going above and beyond during the height of the COVID 19 pandemic. Their support to the rest of the physio teams at the WGH is very much appreciated.

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@WghLothian

3 years

The construction of the new renal dialysis unit at the WGH is nearing completion in the Spring...improved environment for our patients and for our our staff @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

11 months

Some of our WGH staff from across the site receiving their individual "2023 Star Awards" today from Chris Stirling, Site Director, and Claire Palmer, Associate Nurse Director, having been recognised by their colleagues for going above and beyond in their duties.

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3 years

Its launch day for HEPMA (electronic prescribing) at WGH! Starting with our front door areas....purple tops for the support team to help our clinical teams make it go smoothly. Nice that Prof Jason Leitch is watching over us.... @NHS_Lothian @tegedinburgh @HEPMALothian

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@WghLothian

2 years

The COVID staff testing team in Cancer Services receiving a Team of the Month award in recognition for how they have been reliably delivering weekly testing for over 700 cancer staff to keep vulnerable patients safer and cancer services running. Thank you! @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

2 years

Breast clinic nursing staff receiving their WGH Team of the Month award for continuing to go 'above and beyond' through the pandemic while supporting each other and increasing numbers of anxious patients who need reassurance and treatment. A fantastic team. Thank you.

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@WghLothian

2 years

A Team of the Month award for May for the stroke unit on Ward 71 at WGH. Recognising how the team has worked together through recent staffing pressures and showed great collaboration and support to each other @NHS_Lothian @GeraldineMars11

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2 years

The new building to house additional Linear Accelerator capacity for radiotherapy treatments for cancer patients across the East of Scotland is nearing completion at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre @ WGH @NHS_Lothian

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4 years

Kudos to Lomond Wholesale for their support and donation to the Critical care staff at the WGH who are working to support the COVID19 response. The team really appreciate the donation. Thank you. @ELHFfunds @LomondWholesale @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

3 years

The HEPMA team were asked to take a bow at the WGH site huddle today in recognition of their excellent support to the implementation of HEPMA across the site. Thank you and good luck as they move on to SJH and RIE

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@WghLothian

2 years

Ward 54 receiving a WGH Team of the Month Award after being nominated by their colleagues for the skill, teamwork and compassion they regularly display with particularly complex respiratory patients. Congratulations and Thank You. @54Wgh @RespiratoryWgh @GeraldineMars11

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5 months

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Edinburgh Cancer Centre is about to reveal the latest phase of its Cancer Enabling Programme... this time the new Cancer Assessment Unit. A great project by the capital team which will improve the environment and facilities for patients and staff @NHS_Lothian

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4 years

WGH Team of the Month winners for JUNE 2019 - The clinical team on Ward 42/43 for their incredible management of high risk patients and their ongoing work to continue to improve the care and safety for patients and staff @NHS_Lothian

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1 year

There are so many amazing teams at the WGH doing great things everyday. Throughout the year colleagues at WGH nominate their peers for a Team of the Month award. Here's a look back over 2022 for those winners. @NHS_Lothian @nhslothcharity

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@WghLothian

4 years

Building work on ward 15 in the Clock Tower continues. The ward is being refurbished to be a more modern 21 bed ward. As well as serving as a Winter ward it is also an integral part of the WGH Oncology Enabling project to allow upgrade of our Oncology wards. @NHS_Lothian

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4 years

A big thank you to the staff from M&S at Meadowbank who kindly bought staff face cream and hand cream with their Christmas ménage money - thank you 😊 @ELHFfunds @NHS_Lothian

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@WghLothian

1 year

The WGH christmas door competition is hotting up - here are just a few of the doors from across the site.

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@WghLothian

4 years

An army marches on its stomach (or its caffeine addiction). These guys and other catering teams have been amazing at keeping us going. Thank you!

GeriatricMedWGH

@MedWgh

4 years

Smiling and serving up wonderful coffee! Gill and Jordan at Aroma (RVB, WGH) keeping the troops fed and full of caffeine. @WghLothian @NHS_Lothian

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4 years

Infection control team updating teams on PPE policy at our site huddle @NHS_Lothian

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4 years

We will rock you....but wear a mask please! End of a week of our messages about masks. Please. Stay. Safe. @GeraldineMars11 @NHS_Lothian @gillian_mcauley @carol_calder1 @lindsaylou73 @LothianChiefReg @profalexmcmahon

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@WghLothian

4 years

a great big thank you from us all to @krispykremeUK - these are very much appreciated by all #krispykreme @NHS_Lothian @ELHFfunds 🌈🌈😊

NHS Lothian WGH Quality Improvement

@WGHLothianQI

4 years

Thank you @krispykremeUK for the delivery this morning, donuts on their way to the WGH Wellbeing Room and to staff throughout the hospital 🍩😁 #happystaff @WghLothian

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10 months

Taking time out to recogne some "WGH Stars" today who were nominated by colleagues for the incredible work they do - going above and beyond for their patients and colleagues. Thank you. @NHS_Lothian

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2 years

Clocks changing, mothers day, blue sky and blossom at the Infectious Diseases Unit at WGH. Spring is here.

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4 years

Staff at the WGH were asked to nominate their colleagues who had been "Stars" during the first few months of the COVID outbreak. There are lots of other stars not in the video so thank you to everyone @NHS_Lothian @WGHLothianQI @GeraldineMars11

Western General Hospital Stars - COVID 2020

We asked our staff to nominate colleagues at the WGH who had been stars during the COVID outbreak. They all helped keep patients and staff safe by going above and…

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4 years

Wow! We had 75 staff members get their #flujab today as part of our #WellbeingWednesday flu clinic! Thanks to our vaccinators! @NHS_Lothian

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6 months

Team of the month! 👏👏👏 The WGH Sonography team have been recognised for their essential role in supporting the development of the Same Day Emergency Care service (SDEC) - specifically their flexibility in successful redesign of the DVT pathway for patients @NHS_Lothian

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2 years

The wait is finally over. Its back!!! The Royal Victoria Building team at WGH are hosting their garden annual summer party. And to top it all...there will be a Lucas ice cream van too... Get there early. @NHS_Lothian

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5 years

The WGH Clothes Bank...helps patients with their recovery. A great staff led development supported by charitable donations @MedWgh @NHS_Lothian

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5 years

Ahhh a neatly folded clothes bank is a beautiful thing! I think I should get a job at the Gap! Thanks to ⁦ @JenniferPaling ⁩ too for your help!! Keeping patients up dressed and moving ⁦ @WghLothian ⁩ !!

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4 years

Another successful Wellbeing Wednesday!Starting 2020 strong with info on cervical screening, the new WGH choir project, menopause, and cycling safety. Not to mention the flu jabs, free bike gear, and health checks provided for staff! More great offerings on Feb 5th @NHS_Lothian

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2 years

Wgh lab team choosing to reignite the old debate as part of the best decorated festive door...Is Die Hard a Christmas movie or not?

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4 years

Our Nurse Director @GeraldineMars11 celebrating with the site #WMTY20 @NHS_Lothian

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4 years

Lets start What Matters To You Day 2020 #WMTY with this video of staff and patients from WGH. Enjoy ! @GeraldineMars11 @gillian_mcauley @profalexmcmahon @NHS_Lothian @WGHLothianQI

WMTY Day 9 June 2020 - Western General Hospital

Staff and patients at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh (NHS Lothian) describe "What matters To You"

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11 months

Some more fantastic staff at WGH who have been nominated by their colleagues for going 'above and beyond' as "WGH Stars" being recognised today

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3 years

Developing Cancer services for people across South East Scotland continues at the WGH and the Edinburgh Cancer Centre. Building work well underway to add more Linear Accelerator capacity to support Radiotherapy treatment @NHS_Lothian

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4 years

A look back at some of the incredible WGH Team of the Month winners of the last year. Fantastic teams and teamwork. Remember YOU can nominate anytime for Team of the Month or for NHS Lothian's Celebrating Success awards. You can watch the whole video at

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