Simplicity and a human touch key tools in tackling a complex challenge
Exemplarily partnership working in Lanarkshire is being used as a foundation to pave the way to better patient care across Scotland. NHS Lanarkshire is now one of four national ‘pathfinder sites’ for the discharge without delay (DwD) programme. That means work being...
Coaching in the workplace
Are you interested in developing your career, role or self? Do you need to solve work-related issues? Could you improve relationships with others? If so, read on. NHS Lanarkshire currently supports more than 50 members of staff to consider these exact questions and...
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. 30 per...
One year on and over 1.4 million vaccinations administered
NHS Lanarkshire has administered nearly 1.5 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccination since the mass vaccination programme began. A total of 1,442,757 doses have been administered since 1 February 2021 when the mass vaccination programme first started. This includes...
Success of hi-tech system to spot when hospital patients are getting sicker
A digital system being tested as part of plans for Lanarkshire’s new hospital has led to a major boost in patient care. The technology, which alerts healthcare staff to patients who are becoming more unwell, saw the number of complete patient observations leap from 31...
Sexual health colleagues pay fond farewell to clinical support worker Elizabeth Bulloch
Colleagues paid a fond farewell to clinical support worker Elizabeth Bulloch who retired on 4 February after a remarkable 41 years’ service. Elizabeth, who worked with the sexual health service at Coathill Hospital, worked with school health for many years before...
Weigh to Go, Linus
Being physically active and eating a healthy balanced diet are important for not only our physical health but are also a great way to boost our emotional and mental wellbeing. To support those who wish to lead a healthier lifestyle, including NHS Lanarkshire...
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new clinical director of public dental service
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes its new clinical director of public dental service, Geraldeen Irving. Geraldeen, who lives in Kilsyth, started in the role on 10 January, having previously been the assistant clinical director of public dental service for NHS Greater Glasgow...
Video message from Heather Knox, NHS chief executive – 11 February 2022
In this week’s staff message, Heather speaks about the Covid-19 cases in Lanarkshire. There is an improving picture with both the number of patients with Covid-19 in hospital and care home cases decreasing. The vaccination programme continues and Heather encourages...
