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Adoption, Fostering and Kinship Policy 224.41 KB 38603 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Adoption, Fostering and Kinship Policy’,...
Adverse-Weather-Policy 447.01 KB 45999 downloads
This has been now been replaced with a National Interim Policy - NHS Scotland Interim...
Annual Leave Policy 3.69 KB 6367 downloads
This policy is a national NHS Scotland policy. ...
Annual Operational Plan 1.26 MB 44655 downloads
Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for 2019/20 The Scottish Government replaced Local...
Anticipatory-Care-Planning-in-Lanarkshire-Phase-2-Evaluation-Report 2.67 MB 22853 downloads
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Approved-Higher-and-Further-Educational-Institutions-Student-Access-and-Management-Policy 283.36 KB 352 downloads
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Attendance Policy 526.67 KB 29281 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Attendance Policy’, available at: Attendance...
Benefits to Health When Quitting Smoking 1.13 MB 2000 downloads
The benefits to health when quitting smoking social media campaign, shows the health...
Breastfeeding Policy 113.29 KB 39890 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Breastfeeding Policy’, available at: Breastfeeding...
Bullying and Harassment Policy 410.60 KB 26432 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Bullying and Harassment Policy’, available...
Capability Policy 242.31 KB 16157 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Capability Policy’, available at: Capability...
Career-Break-Policy 178.71 KB 23367 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Career Break Policy’, available at: Career...
Clinical-Observation-and-Engagement-Policy--Mental-Health-and-Learning-Disability 599.57 KB 25384 downloads
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Communication-Support-for-Spoken-Language-British-Sign-Language-and-Interpreting-Policy 646.81 KB 22184 downloads
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Conduct Policy 449.49 KB 18012 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Conduct Policy’, available at: Conduct...
Confirmation-of-Death-by-Registered-Healthcare-Professionals-Policy 1.34 MB 897 downloads
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Decision-to-Transfuse-and-Authorisation-of-Blood-and-Blood-Components-by-Non-Medical-Authorisers 1.66 MB 232 downloads
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Do-Not-Attempt-Cardiopulmonary-Resuscitation--Integrated-Adult-Policy 1.53 MB 25845 downloads
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Dress-Code-and-Appearance-at-Work--including-National-Uniform-Policy 239.90 KB 42720 downloads
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Employment-Checks-Policy 0.00 KB downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Employment Checks Policy', available at:...
Equal Pay Statement and Pay Information 203.64 KB 9699 downloads
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity in employment...
Facilities-Arrangements-for-Trade-Unions-and-Professional-Organisations-Policy 0.00 KB downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Facilities Arrangements for Trade Unions...
Fixed-Term-Contracts-Policy 158.39 KB 25861 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Fixed Term Contracts’, available at: Fixed-term...
Flexible Work Location 294.38 KB 1 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Flexible Work Location Policy’, available...
Flexible Working Pattern 294.38 KB 28560 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Flexible Working Pattern Policy’, available...
Gender-Based-Violence-Policy 142.98 KB 26415 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Gender Based Violence Policy’, available...
Grievance Policy 173.21 KB 16089 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Grievance Policy’, available at: Grievance...
Health Improvement - Strategic Plan on a Page 881.56 KB 888 downloads
These one page information sheets have been created to show the strategic overview...
Health Improvement Flash Reports 2024-2025 28.38 MB 13688 downloads
Health Improvement 2024-2025 flash reports. ...
How-to-deal-with-Positive-Disclosures-for-Existing-Employees-Policy 323.62 KB 21969 downloads
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Information for day surgery patients 1.82 MB 34260 downloads
To view the PDF document click on the blue 'Download' button To download the PDF...
Information for outpatients 260.54 KB 30695 downloads
To view the PDF document click on the blue 'Download' button To download the PDF...
Information for patients admitted to hospital 505.31 KB 28969 downloads
To view the PDF document click on the blue 'Download' button To download the PDF...
Information-Security-Guidance--Physical-and-Environmental-Security 365.40 KB 22331 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Asset-Management-of-Client-Devices 114.47 KB 22361 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Secure-Use-of-Application-Systems 327.81 KB 22364 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Secure-Use-of-Removable-Storage-Devices 257.46 KB 20364 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Secure-Use-of-Smartphone-and-Tablet-Devices 480.37 KB 21162 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Transfer-of-Data--including-International-Transfers 397.85 KB 24642 downloads
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Interim National Menopause and Menstrual Health Policy 233.22 KB 4969 downloads
This policy is a national NHS Scotland policy. The Interim National Menopause and...
Locked-Door-Policy--Mental-Health-Learning-Disability-Operating-Unit 483.28 KB 24251 downloads
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Management-and-Exploitation-of-Intellectual-Property-and-Inventions--IP-Policy 623.59 KB 22199 downloads
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Maternity Policy 298.97 KB 35726 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Maternity Policy’, available at: Maternity...
Mental-Health-Learning-Disabilities-and-Addiction-Services-Care-Programme-Approach-Policy 192.95 KB 24143 downloads
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New Parent Support Policy 164.90 KB 19922 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘New Parent Support Policy’, available...
NHS Lanarkshire Strategic Anchor Action Plan - October 2023-October 2026 485.12 KB 2060 downloads
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No Smoking Day 2025 885.74 KB 5714 downloads
ASH Scotland has put together a No Smoking Day campaign toolkit with social media...
Nursing-Midwifery and Allied-Health-Professionals-Rostering-Policy 380.98 KB 26080 downloads
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Nursing-Midwifery-and-Allied-Health-Professions--Student-Access-and-Management-Policy 156.34 KB 17543 downloads
This has been now been replaced with a new policy, available at: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/download/approved-higher-…anagement-policy/ ...
Occupational Therapy - Children & Young People - Early Years Resources 16.58 MB 41435 downloads
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Occupational-Health-and-Safety-Governance-and-Strategic-Framework-Policy-2024-2027 213.91 KB 23748 downloads
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Parental-Leave-Policy 219.22 KB 28159 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Parental Leave Policy’, available at:...
Patient-Mailing-Policy 101.57 KB 10825 downloads
This Policy has been renamed and is now called the MASS Patient/Staff Contact Policy. ...
Personal-Development-Planning-and-Review-Policy 167.43 KB 18208 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Personal Development Planning and Performance...
Pharmacy Opening Times 308.79 KB 4482 downloads
The document below shows Pharmacy provision during public holidays in 2025. Visit...
Physiotherapy Learning Disability Service Information for Families and Carers Physiotherapy Service 279.28 KB 863 downloads
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PIL.MUANAE.22_19739.L - Manipulation Under Anaesthetic (MUA) Patient Information Download 125.50 KB 184 downloads
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Podiatry e-referral form 2.36 MB 18996 downloads
Please find the Podiatry e-referral form below in Word and PDF format. NOTE If you...
Public Health Annual Report 3.4 MB 18614 downloads
The Annual Report of the Director of Public Health 2024 ...
Radiation-Safety-Policy-for-the-Medical-Use-of-Ionising-Radiation 707.14 KB 19640 downloads
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Radiation-Safety-Policy-for-the-Medical-Use-of-Non-Ionising-Radiation-Policy 372.13 KB 22765 downloads
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Recordings -Photography-and-Video-for-Clinical-and-Service-Use-Policy 355.52 KB 19143 downloads
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Redeployment-Policy 436.55 KB 24208 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Redeployment Policy’, available at: Redeployment...
Retirement Policy 77.03 KB 21956 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Retirement Policy’, available at: Retirement...
Retraction-of-site- policy--for-the-safe-and-effective-removal-of-data 319.17 KB 22848 downloads
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Safe-Administration-of-Intrathecal-Systemic-Anti-Cancer-Therapy-(SACT)-Policy 432.86 KB 163 downloads
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Secondment-Policy 286.58 KB 25684 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Secondment Policy’, available at: Secondment...
Seeking planned medical treatment in another EEA country - UK S2 (PLANNED TREATMENT) APPLICATION FORM 257.94 KB 16233 downloads
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Shared Maternity and Adoption Leave Policy 469.49 KB 18904 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Shared Maternity and Adoption Policy’,...
Special-Leave-Policy 168.72 KB 25670 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Special Leave Policy’, available at:...
Stopping Smoking in Pregnancy Toolkit 2.28 MB 584 downloads
NHS Lanarkshire's specialist advisers work with pregnant women to provide them with...
Sustainability-and-Climate-Change-Policy 139.23 KB 16307 downloads
This has been now been replaced with a new policy, available at:https://www.publications.scot.nhs.uk/files/dl-2021-38.pdf ...
The-Resolution-of-Disciplinary-Matters-for-Medical-and-Dental-Staff-Policy 412.43 KB 22821 downloads
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Tobacco Vaping Programme Plan 2024_2026 1.24 MB 15 downloads
The Lanarkshire Tobacco and Vaping Programme Plan 2024 – 2026 aims to reduce the...
Transfer-of-Person-Identifiable-Commercially-Sensitive-Data-Policy 437.46 KB 24013 downloads
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Unseen-Child-Young-Person-Unborn-Child--Including-Missing-Family-Policy 129.66 KB 25964 downloads
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Whistleblowing-Policy 195.26 KB 20358 downloads
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