National Smile Month 2025
It’s National Smile Month! This annual campaign is running from 12 May -12 June which focuses on the importance of good oral health. This year the theme is ‘Feed Your Smile’ with the focus on the link between diet and oral health. Susan Lyttle,...
Time is write to tackle competition
It’s competition time, thanks to Knowledge Services. They’re running a challenge for staff to write about spring, with the winner scooping a £20 Amazon voucher. The competition, which began during the recent Green Health Week, asks staff to write up to 200 words about...
Latest discounts from NHS Staff Benefits
Save £££s on some great deals both in-store and online, all especially negotiated for NHS staff. To find out more, or sign up to receive all the latest discounts, visit: www.nhsstaffbenefits.co.uk Here are some of the latest deals from some fantastic brands. Exclusive...
Inspiring staff at heart of high-quality social care
The dedication of two inspiring care workers reflects the high standards delivered every day by staff across health and social care in South Lanarkshire. Lynn McGeachie (pictured left) and Isabel McMillan (right) demonstrate the skill, compassion and commitment seen...
Chrissie delighted to be new Director of Infection Prevention and ControlÂ
Chrissie Coulombe has returned to NHS Lanarkshire as Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). Chrissie said: “Throughout my career, I’ve been dedicated to the field of IPC, developing my expertise and leadership across multiple healthcare organisations in...
Big Shout Out to the Public Protection Team
The Public Protection Team based at Coathill Hospital, have received a Big Shout Out for the life-changing work they do every day to keep children, young people and adults safe from harm. Public protection in NHS Lanarkshire includes child and adult protection,...
A smoke-free and ‘appier future
The NHS Lanarkshire Quit Your Way team has reinstated its partnership with Smoke Free, to provide all staff who smoke with free access to the Smoke Free App, which can be downloaded to your mobile phone. The app, which can be worth up to £75 to access certain...
A year of success supporting people living with cancer
There were celebrations to mark to the successful first year of the Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) service. In its first 12 months, ICJ supported 1,660 people affected by cancer in Lanarkshire. A celebratory event at Dalziel Park Hotel in Motherwell was...
A fond farewell to Eddie Docherty
This week colleagues bid a fond farewell and a massive thank you to Eddie Docherty. Eddie has moved to Health Improvement Scotland as Director of Quality Assurance and Regulation after more than five years with NHS Lanarkshire. Colleagues who worked closely with Eddie...
