New organ donation memorial bench unveiled
A new memorial bench has been unveiled at Calderglen Park, in tribute to the selfless Lanarkshire heroes who have given the gift of life through organ donation. The bench, which was unveiled prior to Organ Donation Awareness Week, it is in addition to the benches...
National Fitness Day 2023
Today (Wednesday 20 September) is National Fitness Day! On National Fitness Day, we have the opportunity to emphasise the importance of physical activity in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages. Being physically active has numerous short and...
Help prevent falls
Staff across NHS Lanarkshire are being encouraged to make a pledge to help prevent falls as part of Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The week, which runs from Monday 18 September, highlights that everyone has a role to play in preventing a fall. Jane Kelly, Health...
Win a Kate Bracelet from Somya London!
One lucky reader will have the opportunity to win a stunning Kate Bracelet thanks to our collaboration with NHS Staff Benefits and Somya London. Somya London is an affordable luxury gemstone jewellery brand, bridging the gap between elegance and affordability creating...
Local man encourages others to share organ donation decision
A local man is encouraging Lanarkshire residents to share their organ donation decision, while he awaits his own life saving transplant. Liam Girvan from Uddingston was put on the list for an organ donor after being diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. The...
Oriental dragon arrives at Kirklands!
Visitors are astounded as an Oriental dragon arrives at Kirklands! For several weeks, in-patients at Kylepark Assessment and Treatment Centre passionately designed and constructed their contribution for the 2023 Bothwell Scarecrow Festival. After winning an award the...
Lifeline for survivors of sexual violence
In a life changing initiative to empower young women affected by sexual violence, the Tenancy Sustainment 4 Survivors (TS4S) service has been launched in North Lanarkshire, and will soon be expanding into South Lanarkshire. This pioneering strategy, provided by SAY...
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. First two...
World Sepsis Day
Today is World Sepsis Day. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition which kills more people than prostate, bowel and breast cancer combined. Also known as septicaemia or blood poisoning, sepsis occurs when the body’s attempt to fight an infection results in the immune...
