Ihs Lothian Ltd

NHS Lothian is a major public sector organisation providing a wide range of primary, community-based, and acute hospital services to the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, and West Lothian. 6 billion and employs approximately 26,000 staff, making it a significant entity within Scotland. As an Anchor Institution, NHS Lothian is committed to being a good neighbour, consumer, and employer.

This involves leveraging its substantial influence in spending, land ownership, and employment to positively impact local communities beyond healthcare provision. The organisation focuses on workforce development, local procurement, community benefit from land and assets, environmental sustainability, and strategic partnerships to improve population health and wellbeing and tackle inequalities. The organisation's strategic vision, outlined in the Lothian Strategic Development Framework, emphasizes delivering high-quality, person-centred care and improving health and wellbeing.

This is achieved through integrated health systems, collaboration with integration joint boards, health and social care partnerships, and other public and third-sector bodies. NHS Lothian is dedicated to placing patients at the heart of its operations, striving for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and the delivery of sustainable healthcare services.