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Patient with 'heavy vaginal bleeding' left in A&E corridor

A watchdog found “serious and repeated failures” by the council following an investigation. Stock photo by PA/ Jacob King.

Council apologises for 'serious failures' in tax payment complaint

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NHS Lothian apology after medication delay when GP forgot prescription pad on ho...

Opioid painkillers can become addictive

NHS Lothian failed to warn patient that opioid pain drugs can be addictive

The patient died a day after undergoing surgery. (Pic: Getty Images)

Widow blames NHS Lothian surgery delay for prostate cancer death

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NHS Lothian forced to apologise after baby was left with dislocated hip

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) has ordered the health board to apologise to the patient, after they presented at Western General Hospital’s medical assessment unit in pain.

Edinburgh patient in pain was sent away from hospital by receptionist - before a...

Apology: Dr Tracey Gillies

NHS Lothian medics failed to diagnose hearing impaired child for six years

Emily Hughes studies French and English literature.

Edinburgh student whose year abroad was cancelled due to Covid paying £4,600

Mum left without food for a week

NHS must give Adam the help he needs