'This is a wonderful initiative. My daughter and I are still enjoying the books we got at home' said the parent of a patient at Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Edinburgh Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity

Great to see the #RHCYP buzzing with activity this #WorldBookDay2024 - with our marvellous Play Team on hand with a selection of beautiful books to take home. Thanks also to Rays of Sunshine for the activity packs! 💙

Supported a child through cancer or had childhood cancer yourself?

We're developing a colouring book for kids with cancer and a fertility preservation guide and want to hear from you.

Share your insights on hospital experiences & cancer treatments.

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🏥 A warm welcome to all of the new doctors joining paediatrics across NHS Lothian including at the #RHCYP & throughout our community. Our interactive map might help you find your way around the 'new sick kids' these first few days! Take a 👀 here
👉 bit.ly/RHCYP_Map

🩻 FRACTURE CLINIC | Got an appointment coming up, after a broken bone or tendon injury? We've improved our online information about fracture clinic, what to expect, who you might see & helpful info about the #RHCYP in Edinburgh as well. Take a 👀 here👉bit.ly/Ortho_RHCYP

If you are helping a loved one prepare for going to hospital make sure they pack their medicines to take with them 💊

It’s important we have a complete record of what is being taken so the right medicine can be given at the right time and to help minimise waste.

Learn more about young people's sexual health services in Lothian.
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Lucy has been spreading lots of sparkle in her fairy made gown, even more special is her gown was made by her Nana, one of our Fairies. Cowslip Fairy sent her make from Essex all the way to Edinburgh for Lucy to wear.

NHS Lothian Children's Services

#pyjamafairies #charity

A flu vaccine (nasal spray) clinic is taking place for pre-schoolers in Edinburgh 🧒🏽🧒🏻

Call 0131 659 2920 to book an appointment between 9am and noon or drop in between 1pm and 3pm!

Children must be aged 2 - 5 as of 1 September 2023 and not yet in school to be eligible.

🎂 Wishing a many happy returns to Archie, who was recovering after his operation at the #RHCYP today (on his BIRTHDAY!) & got a big surprise when Sam and Ewan from Edinburgh Rugby stopped by to see how he was doing. They were too late to share his toast though... 😉

Thank you 😍

Well, this is an exciting bonus for this year's living advent calendar at the #RHCYP 😄 Great to see the target reached already, but every penny would be v welcome for our friends Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity 🤩

Take a bow Holyrood Boxing Gym because this wonderful, generous donation will help to bring joy & fun to the #RHCYP & spread some happiness for babies, children, young people and families spending Christmas in hospital. We are so grateful to you, all of your members & supporters. 💙

NHS Lothian are recruiting volunteers in East and Midlothian. We’re looking for Befrienders, Visitors, Ward Helpers, Drivers and Meaningful Activity Volunteers. If you'd like to find out more, come along to one of our drop-ins or apply online at ow.ly/YuSi50QiQ0O

Thank you - this sounded so beautiful floating through the #RHCYP today. 🎶🎵 Such a lovely treat!

Huge thanks to UNISON Lothian health for arranging a visit from Father Christmas ahead of the big day! Thank you from #TeamRHCYP for the toys, selection boxes 🍫 and smiles on every ward - what a lovely surprise! 🥰

HUGE congratulations to our Specialist Paediatric Sleep Physiologist Laura Hill who has successfully passed her ARTP Certificate in Spirometry! Very well deserved 🥂 What's next on the agenda? 😉 #qualityassureddiagnostics #RHCYP #HealthcareScience NHS Lothian Children's Services NHS Lothian Healthcare Science

⚽️💚🤩 Thank you from everyone at #TeamRHCYP

🥬⚽️💚 Thank you Hibernian Football Club & Hibernian Women for being today's star guests at the #RHCYP 🤩 Players from both teams met children, families & staff, handing out gifts and signing autographs. 🎁 So lovely to see you all spreading some festive joy 😊

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Yesterday afternoon, the first team made a surprise visit to meet the children, families, and NHS staff at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People Edinburgh ♥️

Thank you for having us Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity 🫶