The Western Review became a tradition in the 1960s. The shows took place in the Recreation Hall, a large building which stood next to Porterfield Road , roughly on the site of the present Royal Victoria Building. The performers included nurses , junior doctors, medical students, radiographers, pharmacists, physiotherapists , porters and anyone else who … Continue reading Listen to the Western Revue 1966
A find from the 1960s
We have two Western Revue LPs one from 1966 properly recorded and a bootleg version from 1969. For the younger amongst you they look just like 12inch singles. For the older amongst you the twelve-inch single is a type of gramophone record that has wider groove spacing and is commonly used in disco and dance … Continue reading A find from the 1960s
WGH150 | Your Ideas and Suggestions
Chris Stirling, Site Director and Catriona Rostron, Associate Nurse Director have established a small working group of people to assist in the planning the 150th anniversary of care being provided on the Western General site. The group comprises existing and retired staff, and is supported by colleagues from the Edinburgh and Lothian Health Foundation, Lothian … Continue reading WGH150 | Your Ideas and Suggestions
All in the Mind BBC Radio 4
Claudia hears from Fiona who nominated the nurse who gave her treatment for bladder cancer for the 2018 All in the Mind Awards. Fiona explains why her experience of childhood trauma re-surfaced when she realised what her treatment for bladder cancer would involve. And why Western nurse Tanya went the extra mile to manage her … Continue reading All in the Mind BBC Radio 4
The Craigleith Chronicle 1915
This edition of the Chronicle was produced by the Second Scottish General Hospital, Craigleith in 1915. Staff and patients submitted articles, stories and poems on many different topics. Many provide a valuable insight into life as a soldier, patient or member of hospital staff at this time http://issuu.com/lhsa/docs/craigleith_chronicle/