UH Wishaw volunteer wins award
A University Hospital Wishaw volunteer has won an NHS Lanarkshire Staff Award for his work helping patients within the hospital. Robert Bogan, who jointly won in the volunteer category, has worked between the emergency department and as a front of house volunteer. In...
Study aims to cut children’s exposure to second-hand smoke
A new research study aiming to tackle the number of children breathing in second-hand smoke at home is launching in Lanarkshire. The study, which is being led by researchers at the University of Stirling in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire and the University of...
Pre-Operative Assessment Team win award
The Pan Lanarkshire Pre-Operative Assessment Team, have won an award for innovation and improvement. The team, who won at NHS Lanarkshire’s Staff Awards 2023, assess and prepare patients for surgical procedures. The team aim to reduce risk of surgery cancellations,...
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. Three...
Quality is everyone’s business
NHS Lanarkshire has launched its Quality Strategy 2023-2029 for Lanarkshire. The strategy provides a clear direction of how everyone in NHS Lanarkshire will deliver high quality healthcare. It puts our service users and staff at the heart of that work, recognising...
Inspirational health visitor wins award
An inspirational health visitor has won an NHS Lanarkshire Staff Award for their work within the community. Lorna Colquhoun, who won in the volunteer category, established the Airdrie charity ‘Bear Necessities’, which provides vital support and urgent essentials for...
Last chance to win family ticket for the Waverley
Staff have until 5pm today (Friday 14 July) to enter the latest Pulse competition to win a family ticket for two adults and two children on the Waverley this summer. One lucky reader will get the opportunity to step aboard the famous Paddle Steamer Waverley for a...
E-cigarettes and Vaping Awareness Training
The Quit Your Way team is offering training to support staff within NHS Lanarkshire, HSCP and third sector organisations who wish to increase their awareness of vaping and e-cigarette issues. This training recognises pressures resulting from the use of E-cigarettes...
Walking challenge 2023 – We’ve reached the finish line!
Congratulations who took part in this year’s Walking Challenge! With a record number of sign ups, the 355 teams who took part walked an outstanding 600,634,301 steps, which is 255,781.9 miles. The challenge came to a halt on the 75th anniversary of the NHS in...
