Early Christmas gift for Pulse winner Tony
Tony Clark received an early Christmas present by winning the latest Pulse competition. Tony, a clinical secretary at University Hospital Hairmyres, correctly answered the gift on day five of the 12 days of Christmas carol was five gold rings. He wins a limited...
Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire cost of living helpline now available
A dedicated helpline devoted to supporting North Lanarkshire residents impacted by the cost of living crisis is set to be expanded in the coming weeks. On Wednesday 30 November, at a meeting of the North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board, members heard the cost of...
NHS chair praises work of Maggie’s
Martin Hill, NHS Lanarkshire chair, was full of praise for the outstanding work being done at the Maggie’s Centre on a recent visit. Maggie’s Lanarkshire, based at the Elizabeth Montgomerie Building, University Hospital Monklands, helps those who have been diagnosed...
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. Extra 15...
Veterans First Point offers support for veterans
Veterans First Point (V1P) is a comprehensive support service for veterans living in Lanarkshire. Â This service was designed by veterans, for veterans, and is staffed by veteran peer workers and psychologists and offers advice and support when it is needed most. Â Andy...
Sources of financial wellbeing support
NHS Lanarkshire’s recent Staff Health and Wellbeing Week recognised that financial wellbeing is an area where everyone is keen to ensure they are managing. Financial worries cause stress and uncertainty, but you are not alone. Our partners Home Energy Scotland...
Pressures on public sector finances and the small steps you can take to reduce waste
The rising costs affecting households are also impacting on all health boards. These combined with extra costs linked to Covid-19 and a high use of overtime, bank and agency staff in the face of relentless demand, adds up to an incredibly difficult challenge ahead. As...
Media highlights
Our communications team has delivered a variety of news stories recently. Here are a few highlights: Encouraging the uptake of Vaccinations across Lanarkshire Our recent focus of media coverage has been around encouraging people to take up both their flu and Covid-19...
Plea for high risk people to get vaccinated this autumn
A senior respiratory clinician is reminding local Lanarkshire residents who are at high risk that getting their Winter vaccinations will not only offer protection but help reduce the risk of severe illness from flu and Covid this winter – both of which can cause very...
