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