Hospital visiting resumes
NHS Lanarkshire has reintroduced visiting across hospitals following updated Scottish Government guidance. The new arrangements came into effect from Monday 26 April 2021. NHS Lanarkshire nurse director Susan Friel said: “Every patient in our hospital wards is now...
New Monklands: staff have designs on departments of the future
The exciting vision for the new University Hospital Monklands is continuing to develop through a series of departmental design workshops. Fiona Cowan, Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) clinical lead – nursing, said: “It’s great to receive feedback that informs...
Recruitment drive for the next generation of school nurses
We’re getting set to evolve the role of school nurses with a recruitment drive showcasing the rewarding career awaiting new recruits. Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire (HSCNL) and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP) are hosting an...
Dough-nut give up on winning!
NHS Lanarkshire’s recruitment department is celebrating after winning three boxes of doughnuts for the whole team. Jennifer (Jen) Brown, a recruitment administrator, had entered Radio Clyde 1’s McGhee bakery giveaway each week to try and win the delicious giveaway....
Lateral flow device staff testing programme continues
NHS Lanarkshire is continuing the roll-out of lateral flow device (LFD) testing kits to all patient-facing staff. All staff are strongly encouraged to participate in the testing programme and register each test and result to protect themselves, their families,...
Wheels for Heroes
‘Wheels for Heroes’ is an effort to enable NHS Lanarkshire staff to enjoy the benefits of cycling through affordable and convenient bicycle hire, in conjunction with Brompton Bike Hire, Getting Better Together and Sustrans. NHS Lanarkshire is providing staff...
Book sessions for Quality Week
It’s only a few weeks until Quality Week 2021 and you can now view our final programme and book sessions. Quality Week 2021 takes place across NHS Lanarkshire from Monday 24 to Friday 28 May. There is a mixture of face-to-face, live Teams and pre-recorded sessions...
Forty years outstanding achievement
After joining NHS Lanarkshire in April 1981, Carol Rattray, project co-ordinator for the condom distribution schemes, celebrated a remarkable 40 years’ service on 13 April. Carol has worked across various settings and health centres but has spent the latter part of...
Retirement of Alice Jackson
Alice Jackson is set to retire this month from her position as clinic clerical officer in sexual health. Alice started working in family planning in 1978 at Blantyre Health Centre as a volunteer. This is where Alice volunteered for an astonishing 17 years. When a job...
