Advocacy Plan delivers 31% funding increase for North Lanarkshire residents
Advocacy services in North Lanarkshire have received a huge boost with a 31% increase in funding for the next five years. North Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) this week approved the Lanarkshire Advocacy Plan 2025–2030. As a result, investment in advocacy...
Advocacy Plan delivers 31% funding increase for North Lanarkshire residents
Advocacy services in North Lanarkshire have received a huge boost with a 31% increase in funding for the next five years. North Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) this week approved the Lanarkshire Advocacy Plan 2025–2030. As a result, investment in advocacy...
New frailty icon now in operation for older patients
We’ve now rolled out our new frailty icon in TrakCare for all patients aged 65 and over. This is a significant improvement for both staff and patients as TrakCare’s red hexagon icon previously only indicated that a patient was living with frailty, without showing the...
Belonging roadshow brings together North partnership staff
Staff from across University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire recently came together for a roadshow focused on the theme of belonging. The event offered an opportunity for reflection, learning, and connection, and featured a range of presentations,...
Neurodevelopmental Service referrals: what’s changing and why it matters
Big changes are coming to the way children and young people are referred to the Neurodevelopmental Service (NDS) from Saturday 1st November. If you’re working with families or colleagues who might be affected, here’s what you need to know – and why it...
Shining a spotlight on Challenge Poverty Week
NHS Lanarkshire is once again working with local and national partners to highlight this year’s Challenge Poverty Week, running from Monday 6 – Sunday 12 October. Keep an eye on the hashtags #ChallengePoverty and #CPW25 which will feature on social media over...
North Lanarkshire’s health & social care teams deliver faster hospital discharge and improved support for families
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire has published its Annual Performance Report for 2024/25 following approval by the Integration Joint Board. The report showcases several areas where local health and social care services are delivering results that...
Growth Pot empowers communities by driving engagement across North Lanarkshire
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire last week hosted its Participation Day at Cornerstone in Cumbernauld Town Centre, marking one year since the launch of its Engagement and Participation Strategy (2024-2027). The event brought together carers,...
North Lanarkshire nurse team runner-up in prestigious person-centred care award
Motherwell’s district nursing team has this week (Wednesday, 16 July) been announced as the runner-up in the national Jane Davies Award for person-centred care. Presented by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, the award recognises the team’s exceptional commitment to...
