Efforts to address health inequalities enhanced by new University alliance
Ongoing efforts to address health inequalities in Lanarkshire are being enhanced by the creation of a new partnership with a leading university. NHS Lanarkshire and North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships, combined with partners in communities,...
Staff Health and Wellbeing Strategy for staff to flourish and thrive
NHS Lanarkshire’s Staff Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2022-25) was launched during Staff Health and Wellbeing Week on Tuesday 1 November. The strategy supports NHS Lanarkshire’s vision of ensuring that staff health and wellbeing is embedded in everything the...
Be Mouth Aware – the 45 second-video that could save your life
Are you able to recognise changes in your mouth? That’s the question asked by staff in the Health Improvement Department, NHS Lanarkshire as they support the Mouth Cancer Action month charity campaign, to raise awareness of mouth cancer. The team are urging...
NHS Lanarkshire wins award for creating greener and healthier sites
NHS Lanarkshire is making great strides in its commitment to build a greener future for staff, patients and residents to enjoy the health and eco benefits. The progress has been so impressive that it has been recognised with an award at the first ever NHS Scotland...
Commitment & compassion in Lanarkshire recognised at awards night
Outstanding professionalism, compassion and innovation in Lanarkshire were the toast of a national award ceremony last night. There was a double win at the prestigious Scottish Health Awards with a further two contenders from the area close runners up. In the highly...
Weekly message from Heather Knox, NHS Lanarkshire chief executive
Heather begins this week’s video message by providing the latest number of Covid-19 cases. Heather highlights the launch of NHS Lanarkshire’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Many of the recorded sessions form the Health and Wellbeing Week are available on Your Health...
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. £5 off...
Teenager gets revolutionary hearing device at University Hospital Monklands
Teenager Ross Paterson became the first person in Scotland to get a revolutionary hearing implant after he lost hearing in his right ear. Ross, 15 from Dunblane, started getting frequent ear infections in 2020 and was referred to an ear, nose and throat (ENT)...
Staff Health and Wellbeing Week now underway
NHS Lanarkshire’s Staff Health and Wellbeing Week kicked off yesterday and continues throughout this week, Mon 31 Oct – Fri 4 Nov. Staff can join live Teams sessions via the fast track links, or make use of the daily mindfulness and meditation videos, all...
