Lothian

NHS Lothian has apologised to maternity care staff after an investigation found a toxic workplace culture across its women's services.

NHS Lothian said it "fully recognises and apologises" for the poor experiences of some staff and said it had made several improvements in recent months.

The findings of a follow up report into the organisation's culture has been shared with NHS Lothian women's services staff in recent days.

Tom Power, Director of People and Culture at NHS Lothian, said that many staff talked about their role in women's services as "a calling".

NHS Lothian said it has put in a rolling programme of improvements since concerns were first raised, including securing funding to employ almost 30 new midwives and other staff.