We use cookies on this site to analyse traffic and optimise the user experience. Ok Cookie Information Section Toggle NHS Lothian Our Organisation You are in: Home > Strategies Strategies NHS Lothian is refreshing its strategy in light of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The new Lothian Strategic Development Framework (LSDF) will supersede our current NHS Lothian Strategic Plan: Our Health, Our Care, Our Future. All other business unit strategies will sit under the umbrella of the LSDF. More information about this can be found on the Lothian Strategic Development Framework Page. NHS Lothian Quality Strategy 2018 - 2023 This strategy describes a five year journey to transform the way NHS Lothian manages change. Continuous improvement in quality and value will be accelerated by scaling up newer approaches from ‘demonstrators’ to everyone’s ‘business as usual’. Download: NHS Lothian Quality Strategy 2018 - 2023 Our Health Our Care Our Future: NHS Lothian Strategic Plan 2014-2024 Our Health, Our Care, Our Future Our 10 year strategic plan NHS Lothian is committed to continuous improvement across all of our services. Through our strategic plan - Our Health, Our Care, Our Future – we have identified areas where further development is needed to achieve the Scottish Government 2020 vision that, by 2020, everyone is able to live longer healthier lives at home, or in a homely setting. The strategic plan was developed in partnership with staff, partner organisations (including local authorities and the third sector) and people from across Lothian. It takes account of existing strategies and outlines the steps we need to take to ensure we provide safe, effective, person-centred care and healthier lives for all. More information on the plan is available on the Our Health, Our Care, Our Future pages. NHS Lothian Strategic Plan 2014-2024: Developing person-centred primary and community services Primary care and community services provide the first point of contact between an individual and a healthcare professional in approximately 90% of contacts with healthcare services. This document describes the challenges faced by primary and community services and our plans to develop them over the next 10 years, including a focus on strengthening engagement with patients in making decisions about their care. Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 describe important aspects of this work (see below) Appendix 1 – Developing Person-Centred Primary and Community Services Appendix 2 - NHS Lothian Primary Care Premises – a Strategic Overview Greenspace and health: Strategic framework for Edinburgh & Lothians We are increasingly recognising the role and importance of greenspace and therapeutic interventions in greenspace on our health and wellbeing. There is a growing evidence base demonstrating the connections between green and natural spaces, and health and wellbeing. There is a strong and well-developed policy framework for this Strategic Framework from the UN Sustainable Development Goals through to local strategies and plans. Indeed, greenspace is often now described as our natural health service. This Greenspace and Health Strategic Framework will play a key role in guiding and shaping our work with partners to realise our vision of Longer Lives, Better Lived through our greenspace – Lothian’s Natural Health Service. Greenspace and Health Strategic Framework for Edinburgh and Lothians NHS Lothian strategy for children and young people 2014 – 2020 Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Lothian’s Children and Young People The overarching vision of the NHS Lothian Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy is that ‘every child should have the best start in life and grow up being healthy, confident and resilient.’ When we consulted children and young people on developing this strategy, three of the key issues they highlighted were: How we engage with them in their care and treatment Recognising how they feel when accessing health services Access to health Information and health services This strategy sets out a clear vision, principles and approach for how NHS Lothian will work with children and young people, their families, the public, the voluntary sector and the four local authorities to improve the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people across Lothian between 2014 and 2020. NHS Lothian strategy for children and young people 2014–2020 NHS Lothian strategy for children and young people 2014–2020 (Executive Summary) Make sure we feel like we matter - A consultation report for NHS Lothian Children and young people’s views on ‘Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Lothian’s Children and Young People – NHS Lothian’s Strategy for Children and Young People 2014 – 2020 Children's Services Plans Under Part 3 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, each Community Planning Partnership area must have a statutory Children’s Services Plan for each 3 year period. Whilst the plan will be delivered by all partners in the community, the legal responsibility under part 3 lies with the local authority and health board equally. The plans set out the areas of focus to improve the lives and outcomes of children and young people. NHS Lothian is a joint partner with 4 local authorities. Edinburgh Children's Services Plan - 2017-2020 Plan on a page-Edinburgh Children's Services Plan - 2017-2020 Edinburgh Children’s Partnership Children’s Services Plan - Annual Report Year 1 (2017-18) East Lothian Children's Services Plan 2017-2020 West Lothian Children's Services Plan 2017-2020 Midlothian Children's Services Plan Best Start in Lothian Maternity and Neonatal Strategy 2018-2023 NHS Lothian's five year strategy for Maternity and Neonatal Services sets the direction for the modernisation of our model of care in line with the Scottish five year strategy The Best Start: A Five Year Forward Plan for Maternity and Neonatal Care. 1. Best Start in Lothian Maternity and Neonatal Strategy 2018-2023 2. Best Start in Lothian Maternity and Neonatal Strategy 2018-2023 Two Page Summary 3. Best Start in Lothian Baseline 4. Best Start in Lothian 2017-2019 Action Plan 5. Best Start in Lothian What we know about our population NHS Lothian Health Inequalities Strategy: December 2014 Health inequalities are “systematic, unfair differences in the health of the population that occur across social classes or population groups.” This strategy describes our continuing efforts to reduce health inequalities. Click here for more details Better cancer outcomes in Lothian – a strategy for cancer 2015-2020 Better cancer outcomes in Lothian – a strategy for cancer 2015-2020 - is in line with our public health and major health service plans in Lothian, the South East of Scotland Regional Cancer Plan, and the national Better Cancer Care plan workstreams. The strategy is structured around the following six aims, which are to: Prioritise prevention, reduce inequalities and promote longer healthier lives for all. Put in place robust systems to deliver the best model of integrated care for our population – across primary, secondary and social care. Ensure that care is evidence-based, incorporates best practice, fosters innovation and achieves seamless and sustainable care pathways for patients. Design our healthcare systems to reliably and efficiently deliver the right care at the right time in the most appropriate setting. Involve patients and carers as equal partners, enabling individuals to manage their own health and wellbeing and that of their families. Use the resources we have – skilled people, technology, buildings and equipment - efficiently and effectively. Click here to read the strategy. Lothian Neurological Care Improvement Plan 2014-2017 It is estimated that there are 53,480 people in Lothian who are living with a neurological condition, of whom 5,348 will be disabled by the condition and 1,872 will require help with all the tasks of daily living. Around 8,489 people in Lothian will receive a new diagnosis of a neurological condition each year. Having a neurological condition is the most likely reason for experiencing complex and physical disability for people aged under 65 years. The focus of the Lothian Neurological Care Improvement Plan 2014-2017 is on patient need and service excellence. Click here to read the strategy. Pharmacy Services Pharmacy Strategy 2013 - 2016 Better health, excellent pharmacy care The services co-ordinated and provided by the pharmacy profession within a healthcare organisation. Pharmaceutical Care The responsible provision of medicine therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patient’s quality of life. Food Matters: Our Food, Our Health, Our Care. Catering Strategy 2014-2024 Click here for more details. Palliative Care: Living and Dying Well in Lothian Click here for more details. A Sense of Belonging Summary Document A joint strategy for improving the mental health and wellbeing of Lothian's population, 2011-2016 Lothian Sexual Health and HIV Strategy 2011 - 2016 This strategy describes the vision to improve sexual health across Lothian and reduce the ill-health caused by HIV. The strategy and implementation plan have been developed through consultation with a wide range of people representing different population groups. The outcome of the public consultation on Lothian's Sexual Health and HIV Strategy Self Directed Support - National Strategy The Scottish Government and COSLA are committed to driving a cultural shift around the delivery of care and support in Scotland, with self-directed support becoming the mainstream approach. Lothian Joint Physical and Complex Disability Strategy Click here for more details. Corporate Parenting Plans Part 9 of The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, places a range of duties on health boards and other public bodies to support certain looked after children and care leavers. Corporate Parenting refers to an organisation's actions to uphold the rights and secure the wellbeing of a looked after child or care leaver to promote their physical, emotional, spiritual, social and educational development. The Scottish Government believes corporate parenting is not just a responsibility but is also a real opportunity to improve the futures of looked after children and young people. Our NHS Lothian corporate parenting plan outlines the actions we are to do this. In addition, NHS Lothian is a key partner in the joint delivery of local corporate parenting plans which have been published for East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian and City of Edinburgh. NHS Lothian Corporate Parenting Plan 2017-2020 ELC Corporate Parenting Plan 2017 2020 Midlothian Corporate Parent Strategy and Action Plan 2016- 2019 West Lothian Corporate Parenting Plan CONTACT NHS LOTHIAN Lothian NHS Board Waverleygate 2-4 Waterloo Place Edinburgh EH1 3EG Main Switchboard: 0131 242 1000 YOUR RIGHTS Compliments, Concerns & Complaints Freedom of Information OUR VALUES INTO ACTION Around 3,000 colleagues across NHS Lothian have developed Our Values, a set of common values and ways of working - to the benefit of everyone working in the organisation and, most importantly - to the benefit of our patients. 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