Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

Please see below for some important information regarding the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.

Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Children and Young People opens tomorrow.  All services previously at the Sick Kids, including the Emergency Department, are moving on Tuesday 23 March. From 8am children needing emergency care should go to the new hospital.

We are also excited to share the brand new, purpose-built website for NHS Lothian’s Children’s Services - click here.

The site is packed with useful information to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people across Lothian. It provides information for children and families, including an interactive map, the wards, and staff team in a fun and child friendly way.

We know coming to hospital, particularly a new building, can be very stressful for children, young people and families, so having a website specifically for Children's Services is crucial in terms of reducing any anxieties they may have. Being able to have a look around the building, know who you will meet and finding answers to simple questions like parking availability before arriving will make a real difference in easing visitors' worries and helping them to have a positive experience.

Kind regards,

Balgreen PS