Discharges from hospital to care homes
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) issued a letter on 9 August, 2023 providing an update on changes to Scottish Government testing which set out a pause on routine testing with the exception of patients being discharged from hospital to care homes and hospices. This is...
Retirement of district nurse Elaine Britton
District nurse Elaine Britton is retiring after almost 44 years of service. Elaine began her training in Monklands Hospital in 1979, she then qualified in 1980 and worked in the Intensive Care unit within the hospital. Before opting to undertake a life-altering...
Free bike loans for NHS staff!
NHS Lanarkshire, GBT Shotts and Paths for All are continuing to supply NHSL staff with free access to more e-bikes. The project has relaunched and there are now an additional 18 Dawes Arc 2 folding e-bikes are on offer for bands 2-5 and student nurses. Staff within...
New Alcohol and Drug Partnership website
North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership are delighted to launch a new website. The website provides a central source of information, advice and support around alcohol and drugs and services operating both locally and nationally. The site has been developed...
Join your free, digital Weigh to Go class!
To continue to support those who wish to lead a healthier lifestyle, including NHS Lanarkshire employees, NHS Lanarkshire has introduced digital Weigh to Go classes. Residents can now take part in Weigh to Go from home with new digital sessions launching week...
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new cohort of modern apprentices
NHS Lanarkshire has welcomed a talented group of modern apprentices into its workforce. NHS Lanarkshire’s Modern Apprenticeship Programme is a great way for 16-24 year olds to get experience directly in the workplace, working within NHS Lanarkshire while studying...
Sustainability Staff Newsletter
Introducing the new, sustainability staff newsletter The Sustainability Team has developed a Sustainability Newsletter which will be published bi-monthly. This newsletter will be a central place in which you will be able to find details on, and how you can get...
Care Opinion to launch across South Lanarkshire HSCP
A message from Claire Rae, Head of Health & Social Care, South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership In the dynamic and often challenging landscape of health and social care our fundamental values endure. Compassion underpins everything we do – and,...
Professionalism in healthcare conference
Professionalism in healthcare conference is organised by a team of clinician educators who are passionate about professionalism. The event taking place on 6 October 2023 at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow provides a platform for discussing the latest challenges,...
