Rachel Barr

📢 Exciting News! The hit show Surgeons: At the Edge of Life returns to BBC Two on Wednesday 6 May at 9pm bringing audiences back to NHS Lothian. 📺Watch as our surgeons perform complex and life-saving operations and hear the inspiring stories of our patients and their families.

Cases are on the rise. If you think you or someone you live with may have measles, find out what to do at nhsinform.scot/measles. #DontLetMeasles

Scotland's ambition: eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. Phase Two of the Women’s Health Plan sets out Scotland’s journey to make it happen through vaccination, screening and treatment. #WomensHealthPlan #Phase2TakesUsFurther

Health inequalities in Scotland remain substantial and persistent. We've published a new report today that evidences the need for sustained and strengthened action to improve the nation's health. Read the full report here: ow.ly/LpN950Yy1TO

Cervical screening is the best way to find out if someone is at risk of cervical cancer. It can stop cervical cancer before it starts. ow.ly/8Uvc50YvegJ

@NHS_Lothian @NorthEdNews_NEN The neuro oncology nurse specialist team are all amazing and supportive. Such important roles to celebrate 🙌

Some of our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists came together this morning for a breakfast celebration, representing the wider teams💙 Celebration days like this are essential to secure the future of high-quality cancer care across the UK. #NationalCancerCNSDay

Today we celebrate and thank every Cancer CNS for the impact they make, every single day💛 Championing change in cancer care isn’t just part of their role — it’s how they make a real difference to people’s lives. #NationalCancerCNSDay

When it’s your turn, you’ll get a letter inviting you to make an appointment with your GP practice. Don’t ignore your invite. It could save your life. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/cervicalscreen… #CervicalScreeningScot

It could be Endometriosis. Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb is found elsewhere in the body. Learn more about symptoms, treatment options, and how to access help and support at nhsinform.scot/endometriosis

Did you know? 1 in 10 women in the UK suffer from Endometriosis. See your GP if you have severe period pain or difficulty getting pregnant, as these could be signs of Endometriosis. Learn more about symptoms and how to access help and support at ow.ly/9kSI50Ympr6

Signing and returning your child’s vaccine consent forms from school will help protect them against meningitis, cancers and more. Remember to #ChatSignProtect For more information visit nhsinform.scot/chat-sign-prot…

Sexist content is never harmless - it hurts girls in real life, including the ones you know. You can help to stop it. Don’t engage with it. Visit safer.scot to find out more.

Feeling the winter blues? You're not alone. Save some time for self care, as your mental health matters everyday💙 #NHSLothian #WinterBlues

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵. Often it can take a few attempts. Do you want to quit smoking for good but don’t know how? 🤝Get help to #QuitYourWay with free support. 📱 QuitYourWay.scot | 0800 84 84 84 #QuitYourWay

Hear from our NHS vaccinator on how the vaccines offered in S1 and S3 will protect young people against serious diseases before they leave school and mix with new people in their next chapter. For more information visit nhsinform.scot/chat-sign-prot… #ChatSignProtect

2026 is a fresh opportunity to confront deep and persistent public health challenges in Scotland. In our latest blog, Dr Rishma Maini reflects on the year ahead and introduces our new ten-year strategy which publishes tomorrow. View the blog 🔽 publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/2026/…

The HPV, MenACWY and DTP vaccines provide long term protection against serious diseases Watch this short clip to hear why it’s important to keep your immunity topped up. For more information visit nhsinform.scot/chat-sign-prot… #ChatSignProtect

Anita is living well after treatment from cervical cancer and is encouraging others to go to their routine cervical screening appointment. Read Anita’s story at getcheckedearly.org/stories/anita-… #CervicalScreeningScot

Staying on top of your vaccines is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of becoming seriously ill from diseases like meningitis, measles, and most HPV related cancers. For more information visit nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforstu… #Vaccines4Students

When it’s your turn, you’ll get a letter inviting you to make an appointment with your GP practice. Don’t ignore your invite. It could save your life. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/cervicalscreen… #CervicalScreeningScot