What we do
Havens

NHS Lothian Charity’s programmes, Tonic Arts and Green Health, in partnership with Stills Gallery, are proud to present ‘Havens’ – a series of portraits and stories documenting NHS Lothian staff members’ work-life experiences.

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Our Common Humanity

This beautiful glass installation was created in collaboration with patients at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. It is a play of glass and light, shaped by community engagement with art, and highlights the very basic human need of connection.

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Collections: Alasdair Gray

With the release of the Poor Things Film, we’re celebrating Scottish writer Alasdair Gray, whose artwork is part of our Tonic Collection and hangs in NHS Lothian hospitals.

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London Symphony Orchestra Strikes a Chord with Staff and Patients at NHS Lothian Hospitals

The uplifting events saw patients and staff enjoy some respite and distraction through an afternoon of music.

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Case Study: Nature Bathing

Drawing on elements of nature can quickly take you out of a clinical space, which can feel confined or detached from the outside world. Viewing nature via artistic representations can promote restoration, significantly improve mental health and reduce stress or anxiety

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Case Study: Context and Place

A community hospital like East Lothian Community Hospital is a hub, a nerve centre for local people, responding to and tending to their needs. The art and design programme took inspiration from the site, the surrounding landscapes and the local people.

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Work with us

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In the meantime, you can find out more about our Tonic Arts Programme below.

Sanctuary detail © Lindsay Perth, photo by Rebecca Milling

Arts and Health

Art and Health is the field of activity which not only describes arts programmes in hospitals, but also the work […]

In the Trees © John Brown, photo by cro+kow

What we do

The Tonic Arts programme creatively enhances the healthcare environment and enriches the patient experience through the following activity, delivered in […]

Forth Flora © Lorna Fraser, photo by Shannon Tofts

Our Aims

Tonic Arts aims to improve and support health and wellbeing through a vibrant creativity and arts programme, enhancing the patient, […]

Glade © NEON, photo by cro+kow

Our Impact

Compelling evidence demonstrates that access to and participation in the arts are vital components of our wellbeing, contributing enormously to […]