Heather’s video message – Friday 18 June 2021
In this video, Heather gives her regular update on the number of Covid-19 cases and the progress of the vaccination programme. Heather speaks about the high number of patients attending our emergency departments and asks that staff consider reminding people of the...
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) staff invited to join engagement forums
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to tackling all forms of inequality, prejudice and discrimination and values the diverse make up of its staff. It has a range of governance and partnership forums that allow their voice to be heard and supported. As a Board, it is...
TEC podcast with Ewan Summers – episode three: Tomorrow’s world – the future of TEC
Pulse Online recently shared its second podcast – a discussion with Dr Adam Daly, a consultant psychiatrist who has been using the video platform Near Me to deliver digital care for patients. Thank you for your warm feedback on these productions. Having established...
Cervical Screening Awareness Week
An NHS Lanarkshire consultant is encouraging women who have missed their last smear to contact their GP practice, as it could save their life. The move comes during Cervical Screening Awareness Week (14-20 June 2021) which urges more women to have a smear test....
May 2021 Pulse competition winners
Congratulations go to Stephen Simpson, medical records, University Hospital Monklands, and Heather Elliott, secretary to Stewart Marshall, Hamilton service manager, Michael Taylor, community mental health service manager and Doreen Buttery, operational service...
Chair receives MBE
NHS Lanarkshire has congratulated its Chair, Neena Mahal on being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Neena, who has been the Chair of NHS Lanarkshire since 2013 and a Non-Executive Member of the Board for eight years prior to that, is receiving the...
Heather’s video message – Friday 11 June 2021
In this video, Heather gives her regular update on the number of Covid-19 cases and the progress of the vaccination programme. Lanarkshire is seeing an increase in cases and Heather advises everyone to be careful and to stay safe. Heather also speaks about our...
Boost your Health and Wellbeing, with Weigh to Go!
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, NHS Lanarkshire has a free,...
May 2021 Pulse competition – win two-night stay at Portsonachan Hotel and Lodges
We have teamed up with NHS Staff Benefits and Portsonachan Hotel and Lodges to offer one lucky reader a two-night stay for two people – including a standard en suite hotel room, continental breakfast and bottle of Prosecco – at Portsonachan Hotel and Lodges, to...
