Porter Jim recovers from heart attack to run up 100-marathon milestone
Porter Jim Waddell has clocked up an incredible 100 marathons after his hospital colleagues helped him on the road back from a heart attack. Jim, 63, who works at University Hospital Monklands, has the site’s cardiology team to thank for being able to continue his...
Financial support available for staff feeling the cost of living pressures
Many people feel increased pressure on their finances following the festive period. This affects people both in and out of work, including those experiencing changes to household income or rising day-to-day costs. Rising living costs and ongoing cost of living...
NHS Lanarkshire urges extra care as icy weather increases risk of falls and injuries
NHS Lanarkshire is urging the public to take extra care during the winter months as icy conditions, shorter daylight hours, and cold weather can significantly increase the risk of falls and injuries. The current cold snap has seen a noticeable rise in patients...
Fundraising will help unwell kids
You can’t top a Christmas jumper day for fundraising, reckon colleagues at South Lanarkshire University Health & Social Care Partnership. Lynn Yule, Operational Service Manager of the partnership’s south west localities, said: “I arranged a Christmas jumper day...
Families and carers across Lanarkshire thanked for helping loved ones leave hospital
Lanarkshire’s health and social care chief officers have thanked the families and carers of patients for their support in helping loved ones return home safely from hospital. As hospital and community services continue to manage winter pressures, both health and...
New Year: GP practices and pharmacies open across Lanarkshire
Several GP practices and community pharmacies across Lanarkshire will be open over the New Year public holidays. This additional capacity is in place to support patients during a traditionally busy period for health services and to help people access the right care at...
Albert honoured to become a vice dean
Congratulations to Albert Yeung, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Dental Public Health, who has been elected as one of the two Vice Deans (Dental) of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. In this three-year role, he also becomes the Director of the...
Staff flu vaccinations
There is still time before we head into 2026 for staff to get their flu vaccination. Our three main vaccination sites are open for drop ins and staff are also still able to contact their local occupational health department to arrange a convenient time to attend for...
A generous gift supporting patient care in the liver unit
The liver unit at University Hospital Hairmyres has a new sitting scale, thanks to a generous donation in memory of a former patient. Jacqueline Bonar, Lead Liver Nurse Specialist, said: “We’re deeply grateful and would like to express sincere thanks to the generous...
