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NHS Lanarkshire Values

Individual & Organisational Behaviours

Our values—Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect, Openness, Honesty and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork
Our values—Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect, Openness, Honesty and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork—are demonstrated through the behaviours of individuals, teams, and the organisation, all of which contribute to the success of NHS Lanarkshire.

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Care and Compassion

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  • I purposefully listen to understand what others are saying and need
  • We actively listen to our people, our teams and service users by acting on their feedback and insights
  • I show value to others through kindness in my words and actions
  • We show value to our people and teams through our person centred policies, processes and opportunities
  • My intention is to understand others’ position, showing empathy to better support them
  • Our range of support services are accessible to all staff to promote a healthy working environment

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Dignity and Respect

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  • I am courteous and considerate of others’ ideas, needs and viewpoints
  • We consider the individual requirements of our people, teams and service users
  • I am curious about others and value differences
  • We embrace diversity and celebrate the differences in our people, teams and service users
  • My words and actions are appropriate and personalised to each individual
  • Our decisions are guided by fairness and consistency to ensure everyone is treated equitably

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Openness, Honesty and Responsibility

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  • I act with the best intentions and trust in others to do the same
  • We trust people to make informed decisions, ensuring commitment to doing what is right
  • I take ownership for my work and how it contributes to NHS Lanarkshire
  • We harness the individual efforts that deliver the wider health and social care outcomes of NHS Lanarkshire
  • My approach is clear, straightforward and transparent
  • Our aim is to foster a culture where everyone feels safe to speak up and contribute honestly

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Quality and Teamwork

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  • I take pride in my work and always produce the best outcomes I can
  • We appreciate, promote and celebrate the great work of our people and teams
  • I support and build on others’ ideas and work to agreed outcomes
  • We support our people and teams encouraging them to innovate, improve and impress
  • My aim is to work with others in a mutually supportive and beneficial way
  • Our aim is to work in collaboration and partnership with our people, our teams and our service users
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