Chris procures new role
After five years in Lanarkshire, we say a fond farewell to Chris Sanderson, head of procurement. Chris is leaving us to take up the post of head of procurement with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Chris joined the NHS in January 2010 when he was appointed efficiency...
Quality Week focus: primary care occupational therapy service
This week we are celebrating Quality Week. In essence, the week is about identifying and creating opportunities for shared learning and continuous development. It is also about excellence, ensuring our services are innovative, efficient and, crucially, safe. Work like...
Video message from Heather Knox, NHS chief executive
In this video, Heather talks about the Covid-19 cases; while inpatient numbers are down, and there are no patients in intensive care, there has been an increase in cases in the community. Everyone should remain vigilant over the coming bank holiday weekend. Heather...
Walking Challenge update – the countdown is on!
There is only four days left to go for participating teams to complete this year’s walking challenge. So far, 130 teams (out a total of 377) have completed the challenge and reached Rome. Still topping the leader board is the Hot Steppers, a group of staff from the...
Quality Week focus: neurology services
This week we are celebrating Quality Week. In essence, the week is about identifying and creating opportunities for shared learning and continuous development. It is also about excellence, ensuring our services are innovative, efficient and, crucially, safe. Work like...
Leadership podcast – staff wellbeing
As part of Quality Week 2021, this podcast focuses on staff wellbeing. Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/554851710 You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQcsGMBE55M Questions submitted by staff from across NHS Lanarkshire and the health and social care partnerships were...
Community mental health team put on their walking boots for charity
Nursing staff from the community mental health team at Wishaw’s Houldsworth Centre took part in a 15-mile virtual Kiltwalk challenge to raise money for the Scotland Association for Mental Health (SAMH). Staff wished to recognise and honour the incredible work SAMH...
New Cabinet Secretary, Humza Yousaf, message to staff
In his new role as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf made his first official visit to University Hospital Monklands. Humza took the time to say a ‘thank you’ message to staff. The video is available on You Tube and Vimeo: Vimeo...
It’s OK To Ask
A new national campaign has been launched to support patients and healthcare professionals in creating positive conversations about care and treatment. ‘It’s OK to ask’ encourages patients to ask health professionals four questions at their appointment: 1. What are...
