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Richard Lyon is part of international search and rescue team in devastated country
INSIDE Fundraising: urology team’s marathon effort Organ donation: altruistic donors Celebration: bicentenary lectures Win: £50 of kids’ clothing
JULY/AUGUST 2015
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Mercy mission to NepalEMERGENCY medicine consultant Dr Richard Lyon was part of a British rescue team sent to Nepal following the devastating earthquake in April.
In an email sent to hospital colleagues while in Nepal, he said: “We have been using helicopters to access remote villages, some now completely cut off from the outside world by landslides.
“When we land, we can be overwhelmed by villagers as the first rescue teams they’ve seen.
“The breathtaking natural beauty of the Himalayas is awe inspiring from the air, but the overwhelming, destructive power of mother nature is seen on the ground.
“We were forced to land in the middle of a landslide today and trek to the village. The resilience, friendship and tenacity of the Nepalis is staggering – they smile in the face of disaster and offer us food they don’t have.
“In a village of 2000
people today, every single house was flattened.
“We completed detailed UN health assessments and carved a helipad into the hillside to allow vital follow-up relief air drops.
“With our limited kit, we treated the injuries we could. Paediatric care is in
high demand and have been asked to help out with several critical operative procedures in remote mountain medical tents.
“We had short, but wonderful, moments of laughter and smiles at my pathetic attempts to give instructions in Nepalese on how to take paracetamol. I don’t think I’ll be speaking Nepali anytime soon!”
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake is thought to have killed more than 7000 people.
Richard worked as part of a specialist unit of more than 60 search and rescue experts, firemen, medics, and engineers, flown out to the region by the UK International Search and Rescue Team.
Richard helps local people caught up in
the earthquake
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Say cheese!Nicola Sturgeon takes a selfie with some staff at the Royal Infirmary. The First Minister visited the hospital in May to commend staff in the emergency department on their hard work to improve waiting times for patients.
Art workshops
Living lectures for medical studentsAN NHS Lothian core surgical trainee, Meg Anderson, recently joined forces with anatomy teaching fellow Nichola Robertson and artist Kimmie Simpson to set up Art and Anatomy Edinburgh.
The trio has delivered a series of workshops teaching medical students clinically relevant anatomy using bodypaint, clay and life drawing.
The team, who saw a statistically significant increase in the number of students considering a surgical career after just one class, presented the project at The Association of Surgeons of Great
Britain and Ireland’s annual meeting in March.
In June, the team ran a public engagement event joined by renowned American artist Danny Quirk.
More than 100 members of the public explored the relationship between art and anatomy.
Workshops on offer included making anatomical clay hearts with vascular surgeon David Lewis, body painting the neck with ear, nose and throat surgeon Nicola Starritt, and sketching hands with plastic surgeon Wee Lam and famous Edinburgh artist George Donald.
Art and Anatomy Edinburgh was awarded the Principal’s Teaching Award Scheme grant, and plans to run sessions for all second and third-year medical students over the next academic year.
The public engagement event was widely reported in the press and more similarly successful events will no doubt follow.
Top: Nichola Robertson, Kimmie Simpson and Meg Anderson.
Above: one of the workshops included sketching hands with plastic
surgeon Wee Lam and Edinburgh artist George Donald
Innovative project encourages students to learn more about the ‘art’ of surgery Running for robots
FOUR teams of doctors and nurses completed the Edinburgh Marathon relay to raise funds for Prostate Scotland’s Blue Horizon Robot appeal.
Their relay teams –Rockets, Rockettes, Rockers and the Rollers - each comprised of four runners, most of whom are NHS Lothian staff from the Western General Hospital urology department.
Each competitor completed a quarter of the 42k course and between them raised nearly £10,000. The Rockets flew along the course, setting the sixth-fastest time of all of the marathon relay competitors in 3.01.43.
Consultant surgeon Alan McNeill from Edinburgh’s
Western General Hospital, who is a trustee of Prostate Scotland, said: “We ran in the marathon to support Prostate Scotland’s work to provide patients with information and support and to create awareness of prostate disease.
“We are also running to
support the charity’s Blue Horizon Robot Appeal to raise funds for robot-assisted surgery.”
Prostate Scotland aims to raise £2.86 million to fund a robot each for robotically assisted prostate cancer surgery in both east and west Scotland. The Scottish Government has recently pledged £2m funding towards the appeal.
Urology staff don their running shoes to raise funds for ‘surgical’ robots
Bird’s eye view of new hospitalYOU can now watch the first four months of construction of the new £150 million Royal Hospital for Sick Children and Department of Clinical Neurosciences. A video, shot from above the site, shows piling rigs, cranes and HGVs moving around the site as ground works take place. Gradually, the basement of the six-storey building and the cores that will form part of the concrete superstructure become more visible. Our new hospital will open to patients in late autumn 2017. Watch the video here.
Front Row: Karina Calton, Prof Alan McNeill, Kevin Gallacher, Julie Fairgrieve, Jayne Barbour, Charles Wallis, Mark Cutress, Prof Bob Reuben, Carla RobinsonBack Row: Karina Laing, Maeve Dooher, Roland Donat, Kevin O’Connor, Grant Stewart
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The anonymous giftTHE Transplant Team in Edinburgh was delighted to host the first altruistic live kidney donor information event at Dynamic Earth in April.
The national initiative gave information to the public about altruistic kidney donation, which has been allowed in the UK since 2006.
An altruistic donor can come forward and offer to donate a kidney to someone on the transplant list in the United Kingdom.
The event was attended by almost 90 people, with plenty of local
newspaper, radio and social media coverage.
The audience enjoyed hearing a first-hand account from Chris Jones, an altruistic donor, about his experience.
This was followed by a moving account from Julie Munro, the recipient of an altruistic live donor kidney within a paired exchange swap. Julie outlined her life on dialysis and the difference a transplant has made both to her life and her family.
A panel of experts in transplantation from across Scotland addressed
questions from the audience, with helpful insights from some of the previous donors!
The event also gave the opportunity to acknowledge those who have already donated, and Gabriel Oniscu, consultant transplant surgeon and clinical lead for the live kidney donor programme, presented a certificate of thanks in recognition of their gift.
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School visit
The next generation of doctors!AFTER receiving a lovely letter from P7 pupil Kyle, an aspiring young doctor at Simpson Primary School in Bathgate, one of our emergency medicine doctors visited the school.
Dr Alistair Dewar, clinical teaching fellow and
specialty registrar in emergency medicine, was put through his paces telling the youngsters all about being a doctor and working in a hospital.
Alistair said: “The opportunity to share my experiences of medical school and work as a doctor with a group of eager, enthusiastic primary school pupils was too good to miss.
“They, and I, had a great time – playing with the cardiac monitor, dressing up in theatre gowns and asking me some tough questions!”
Left: Alistair Dewar. Right: school pupils Zoe Slater and Euan Lynch try on some scrubs for size
FIND OUT MORETo find out more about altruistic live kidney donation, email [email protected] or visit here.
Stroke team successCONGRATULATIONS to the Lothian Stroke Imaging Team, who were recently shortlisted for the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Imaging Team of the Year Award.
It was a fantastic achievement, even more so as they were the only stroke imaging team and the only Scottish team to be shortlisted.
The team of radiologists, scientists, radiographers and healthcare staff from NHS Lothian and University of Edinburgh successfully researched the most efficient and cost-effective ways to scan patients to diagnose stroke quickly.
Using these results, they modified imaging procedures within NHS Lothian hospitals to ensure that all patients with suspected acute stroke are assessed very quickly on arrival. Through UK and worldwide guidelines, the work also improved imaging for stroke across the UK and beyond.
Professor Joanna Wardlaw, professor of applied neuroimaging and principal investigator of the Lothian Stroke Imaging Team, said: “Being shortlisted for this award is great news for the NHS Lothian and the University of Edinburgh collaboration.
“Most importantly, it acknowledges all the hard work done by the whole team, including local stroke physicians, emergency teams, nurses and imaging staff, over the last seven years.”
Research funding
Doctor awarded grant from Epilepsy Research UKDR Susan Duncan, of the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, was recently awarded a 36-month project grant to investigate whether there are particular traits that make people susceptible to death as a result of their epilepsy.
Coinciding with National Epilepsy Week, Epilepsy Research UK announced funding for nine new research projects vital to furthering our knowledge and understanding of epilepsy, ranging from improving diagnostics to identifying possible future treatments.
Susan, right, consultant neurologist and senior clinical lecturer in the department of clinical neurosciences and East of Scotland Epilepsy Service, NHS Lothian, said: “This study will give us a much better understanding of the risk factors for epilepsy-related death.
“We also hope that it will highlight changes in epilepsy in care that might help to avoid some of these deaths.”
BMJ awards
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Heart and soul of NHS LothianTHE annual ‘Celebrating Success Awards’ took place in June, praising our hard-working employees who put their heart and soul into delivering outstanding care to patients.
Staff members and teams were commended at a glittering awards ceremony at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange, hosted by Forth One’s Arlene Stuart.
A huge number of nominations were received this year and the judging panel found it extremely difficult to narrow entries down, so congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted for their superb efforts.
Tim Davison, chief executive, said: “I am always overwhelmed by our truly outstanding staff who go above and beyond their duties every day to deliver the very best patient care.
“The Celebrating Success Awards are a small way of saying a huge thank you to those staff who work so hard to provide the high-quality care and support NHS Lothian is so proud of.”
It was a night of inspiring stories, outstanding staff and glittering trophies. Welcome to the Celebrating Success Awards 2015
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Voluntary Service Award
THE Celebrating Success judges were extremely impressed with Jimmy’s enthusiasm and commitment in looking after the Fight Against Cancer Edinburgh (FACE) garden, which provides great pleasure to staff, patients and visitors alike. Congratulations, Jimmy, for a garden which provides such joy to those visiting the cancer unit.
JIMMY McGILL FACE Garden, Western General Hospital
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WONVoluntary Service Award winner Jimmy McGill with chief executive Tim Davison
South East community midwifery
team scooped the award for
Improving Patient Access
The forensic radiology team won the award for best example of innovation, quality and productivity
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THE Staff Member of the Year award is for staff members who are committed to providing person-centred care, have a positive influence on colleagues, patients and individuals, and are a
constant and effective contributor to their team.
Gillian certainly fits the bill and is widely regarded as a member of staff who really puts her heart and soul into her job.
GILLIAN CLARKE Team lead for the capacity and site management team, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Staff Member of the Year
The health visiting team from Pennywell Resource Centre were worthy winners of the Respect for Others Award
Staff Member of the Year: chief executive Tim Davison (left) presents Gillian with her award
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Team of the Year
THE domestic services team at Liberton Hospital has really excelled in gaining more knowledge of infection, prevention and control in order to provide a clean environment for staff, patients and visitors.
DOMESTIC SERVICES TEAM Liberton Hospital
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The domestic services team from Liberton Hospital celebrates winning the
Team of the Year Award!
Valerie McGowan won the Mentor of the Year Award
Chairman of NHS Lothian Brian Houston gives a welcome speech
Health Hero Award
MARGARET McEwan picked up the only gong nominated by the public, after being described as “one of a kind”. She was put forward for the Health Hero award by mum Jane Rennie, whose daughter Isabella was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of two.
Jane, who lives in Oxgangs, Edinburgh, said: “Margaret was an immense source of support not only to my daughter, but also to myself and my husband during the five months Isabella was in hospital. She completely excels in the service she provides.
“Whenever we return to the hospital for scans or tests, Isabella always asks to see Margaret and, in her words, always has a ‘squishy, squashy hug’ for her.”
MARGARET McEWAN, PLAY SPECIALIST Royal Hospital for Sick Children
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WONCaring Champion: Robbie Collins, clinical support worker in haemophilia and thrombosis at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, with chief executive Tim Davison
Margaret proudly holds her award as NHS Lothian’s Health Hero
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EDINBURGH and Lothians Health Foundation recently sponsored the Health Champion Award at the Edinburgh Evening News Local Hero Awards held in June.
Winners included Professor Mike Dixon, consultant breast surgeon at the Western General Hospital, for the health champion category, while the SafeZone Edinburgh service won the 999 hero award.
SafeZone Edinburgh offers an alternative care pathway to vulnerable individuals who might otherwise find themselves heading to A&E in an ambulance, or spending a night in custody.
To help keep the SafeZone Edinburgh service on the road during the critical Christmas and Hogmanay period in 2014, following a successful pilot, Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation provided a £20,000 crisis grant in December. The service has now been successful in receiving longer-term funding from the public sector and statutory bodies.
Best feet forward for the MoonWalk
Right: Staff from the Western General Hospital took part in the 26-mile power-walking challenge to raise money for breast cancer care. Wendy English and Mandy Stewart, both Superintendent Radiographers and Julie Stirling, a Mortgage Compliance Officer
Left: Our breast screening service
set up at the MoonWalk to promote the
importance of early screening
Health champion Mike Dixon
SafeZone is now up and running in Edinburgh
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HUGE thanks go to chairman Brian Houston, chief executive Tim Davison and to all of our very kind sponsors for supporting the event.
We are also grateful to the staff within the human resources and
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Thanks also to Babygrand Productions for creating the videos of the evening and putting on a great show, Studio 32 for the amazing performance, and to Corn Exchange staff for the excellent hospitality.
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Forth One’s Arlene Stuart hosted the awards ceremony
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