Mental health and learning disability staff mark Global Hand Hygiene Day
Mental health and learning disability staff took part in a week of events in support of Global Hand Hygiene Day which took place on 5 May. Events included educational and practical exercises which highlighted the staff’s mission to continually improve and commit to...
Retirement of Billy Robertson, Salus health and safety advisor
Congratulations go to Billy Robertson, Salus health and safety advisor, who retired in April after a remarkable 43 years’ service. In 1978, at the age of 15, Billy joined what is now NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as an apprentice electrician. After qualifying, he...
Additional staff support to quit smoking with free Smoke Free app
A smoke-free and ‘Appier you We have partnered with Smoke Free to give NHS Lanarkshire staff who smoke additional support to quit, simply just by reaching into their pocket. Previously piloted with acute staff, the programme is now open to any member of staff...
Gentle remobilisation of non-urgent elective care
NHS Lanarkshire is to begin gentle remobilisation of some non-urgent elective procedures. As part of the gradual reintroduction of elective procedures, NHS Lanarkshire is increasing the number of endoscopy procedures over the coming weeks. Patients will be kept...
Green Health Week
Research shows that spending time outdoors plays an important role in improving our overall mental health and wellbeing. This week is Green Health Week (Saturday 8 May – Sunday 16 May) and could be the perfect time to embrace spending time outdoors. Marie McKeown,...
Half way to Rome
Hi! I’m Georgie and I’m one of the team responsible for your aching legs and impressive step counts in the NHS Lanarkshire Walking Challenge. As we reach the half-way point of the event, I’m reflecting on what a ride these past few weeks have been. And I mean that...
Heather’s weekly video message
In this video, Heather talks about the number of vaccinations given and new Covid-19 cases in the community and across the three acute hospitals. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEbXU0VSMpI Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/546437719 Wednesday 5 May was International...
Ian hangs up his lab coat
Ian McCormick, lead biomedical scientist (BMS) for microbiology, has hung up his lab coat for the last time. Ian had been a microbiology BMS for over 40 years, coming to NHS Lanarkshire from the laboratories at Yorkhill Hospital in August 1990 to take up a senior post...
Emma’s walking challenge blog – week 2
Hello everyone! I hope everyone is still enjoying getting active and been getting out. I won’t lie this week has been tough! The week before I was out and about a bit more but this week has been more challenging. I worked late a few nights, so I was trying to walk...
