New provider of counselling services for NHS Lanarkshire staff
NHS Lanarkshire has provided a counselling service through ‘Therapeutic Counselling’ for many years in order to support the wellbeing of staff. This has been a well-used resource and particularly valuable over the last two challenging years. The provision of the...
New University Hospital Monklands – MRP flash report April 2022
The Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) is our exciting vision for the new University Hospital Monklands. Our monthly flash report provides a short summary of what’s happening with some of the project’s various workstreams. Workforce “Meetings were held with...
Staff message from Heather Knox, NHS chief executive – Friday 8 April 2022
In this week’s staff message, Heather updates staff on the ongoing service pressures, staff recruitment and the displacement of people from Ukraine. The video can be accessed on Vimeo and YouTube using the links...
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Scotland. Being aware of the key symptoms and contacting your GP if things do not feel right can help increase the chances of an early diagnosis. You are 14 times more likely to...
Renewal and reinvigoration at the heart of a plan for health and care in South Lanarkshire
A new animation has been produced to mark the completion of a process that has created a blueprint for the future of health and care in South Lanarkshire. Hard-won lessons and real-life experience of the last two years are being harnessed to transform the approach to...
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. 20 per...
Ninety-four year-old Cambuslang resident praises Care at Home service
In this special series, we look at the people working in the very heart of our communities as part of the Care at Home service. When Jessie Turner was admitted to hospital last year having suffered a stroke, she feared she might not return to her Cambuslang home....
Hospital boiler memorial tribute to “Mr Monklands” Billy
A unique memorial tribute has been paid to well-loved University Hospital Monklands maintenance manager Billy Lindsay – his name on a new industrial boiler. Billy , who sadly passed away last year at the age of 60, worked at Monklands for over 30 years and was...
Writing for Wellbeing
The act of writing has been proven to reduce stress and help with feelings of depression and anxiety. Writing helps us to explore our emotions, both good and bad, and gain a better understanding of our own feelings. Reflective writing in particular can be incredibly...
