Edinburgh Castle reception to celebrate 75 years of NHS
The First Minister held a #nhsscot75 reception for NHS staff at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday. Caroline Lamb, Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care (2nd from the right) met with Gailene Cochrane, ICST Manager, Lise Axford, Chief of...
Sign up for Vaping Awareness Training (2-hour session)
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...
Confidential contacts provide whistleblowing safe space
Whistleblowing confidential contact Abi Campbell explains her role in providing a safe space for staff who want to raise a concern about patient safety or other harm. Abi explains: “My role as a confidential contact is to be a first point of contact and support for...
Operation FLOW 2 progress update from Wishaw
The senior team at University Hospital Wishaw have provided an update on the progress of Operation FLOW 2 in a video message for staff. Hospital site director Claire Ritchie, chief of medical services Dr Ken Dagg, chief of nursing services David Watson and chief...
Dedicated Lanarkshire staff fill first Scottish Improvement Framework Skills course
NHS Lanarkshire’s first course of Scottish Improvement Framework Skills (SIFS) is now full and the Primary Care Improvement Team are delighted to welcome everyone to the programme commencing on Wednesday 23 August. SIFS is a crucial way to support staff on their...
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...
