Make your donation decision known this Organ and Tissue Donation Week
NHS Lanarkshire today backed Organ and Tissue Donation Week by encouraging people to leave no doubt when it comes to their donation decision. Over half of people in Scotland have already recorded their decision, but with an average of 500 people waiting on a...
Families across Lanarkshire urged to arrange power of attorney
Families across Lanarkshire are being urged to arrange Power of Attorney (PoA) over loved ones in a bid to protect their wishes in the event of serious illness or accident. The plea has come as health and social care partners support national PoA day (today) September...
NHS Lanarkshire supports children to lead healthier lives through school education
To give the future generation of Lanarkshire the healthiest start possible, NHS Lanarkshire has partnered with education services in North and South Lanarkshire Councils to equip schools with an updated health and wellbeing resource for all pupils; Healthy Schools....
NHS Lanarkshire appoints new chief executive
Professor Jann Gardner, chief executive of NHS Golden Jubilee, has been appointed as the new chief executive of NHS Lanarkshire. Jann will take over from current chief executive Heather Knox who is retiring in November this year. Cabinet Secretary for Health Humza...
Improved health and social care engagement strategy receives praise
An improved strategy for working with the people of North Lanarkshire around the planning and development of health and social care services was yesterday (Wednesday, 21 September) endorsed by the North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board. This upgraded strategy aims...
Shining a light on those who brighten up the lives of those who need it most
One of South Lanarkshire’s most iconic buildings is being illuminated to commemorate the way home carers light up people’s lives. Hamilton Town House will be bathed in yellow light to recognise the vital and ongoing contribution home carers make to people’s lives....
NHS Lanarkshire digital strategy – improving our online services for patients
NHS Lanarkshire is currently developing a new five-year digital strategy to reflect the needs of the people of Lanarkshire and its organisation. This will ensure that future digital services will align with the development of NHS Lanarkshire’s new healthcare...
Please ‘Bee’ smoke-free within NHS Lanarkshire hospital gardens
NHS Lanarkshire’s Quit Your Way team, in conjunction with the Green Health Partnership, has unveiled new bee-autiful hand-made smoke-free signs at various hospital site gardens. These aim to ensure patients, staff, and visitors can enjoy a relaxed smoke-free...
NHSL Makes Plans for Her Majesty The Queen’s Funeral
A national day of mourning and the state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place on Monday 19 September 2022. An additional holiday has been granted to NHS staff and general practices in recognition of the day being designated an exceptional bank holiday. NHS...
