Trauma and Orthopaedic team win award
The Trauma and Orthopaedic team for NHS Lanarkshire, have won an award at the NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards. The team, who won the Chief Executive’s Award at the ceremony, immediately accelerated its planned merger from two sites to one service for the whole of...
Team recognised for innovative digital safety plan
NHS Lanarkshire’s digital safety planning for self-harm and suicidal ideation team was announced as the winner of the inspiring excellence – nursing research and innovation award at the Royal College of Nursing awards ceremony in June. Team lead Lisa Gartshore’s idea...
Operation FLOW 2 progress update from Monklands
The senior team at University Hospital Monklands have provided an update on the progress of Operation FLOW 2 in a video message for staff. Hospital site director Stephen Peebles and chief of nursing services Karen Goudie talk about the progress being made and good...
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. Two free...
Planning application submitted for new hospital
Exciting plans to replace University Hospital Monklands are progressing at pace. Following on quickly from the Scottish Government approval of the outline business case, NHS Lanarkshire has submitted a planning application to North Lanarkshire Council. Colin Lauder,...
Two weeks to nominate for Awards
There are now under two weeks left to nominate your caring hero/heroes for this year’s Scottish Health Awards. This is the 22nd year of the awards which celebrate those working across NHS Scotland and its partners in delivering high quality health and social...
Talking Rooms celebrate year of support
The Talking Rooms service is celebrating a year of supporting NHS Lanarkshire staff. The service provides person-centred counselling services to all staff, who can access up to four 50 minute sessions – either online, face-to-face or via the telephone. The service is...
Special farewell to Grace
Colleagues in the microbiology department at University Hospital Wishaw wish a special farewell to senior biomedical scientist Grace Allardyce who retired on the 4 July after a remarkable 44 years’ service. Grace began her career with NHS Lanarkshire in October 1979...
Karen wins trip on the Waverley
Karen Black will be exploring the beautiful waters of the west coast of Scotland on the famous Paddle Steamer Waverley this summer! Karen, part of the clinical trials team at University Hospital Wishaw, has won the latest Pulse competition by correctly answering the...
