Dedicated webpage offers essential wellbeing guide
All care home staff in Lanarkshire are being reminded of a dedicated webpage that has been developed, offering an essential guide for wellbeing support. The site has been devised by Lanarkshire’s multi-agency care home staff wellbeing group – and materials based on...
New international recruitment appointment
We wish a warm welcome to our new international recruitment manager, Yoma Oweh. Yoma joins NHS Lanarkshire as part of our continued efforts to support the recruitment of hard to fill roles. Prior to joining NHS Lanarkshire, Yoma worked with the Scottish Fire and...
Dr Mike Coates appointed as primary care out of hours clinical director
Dr Mike Coates is NHS Lanarkshire’s new clinical director for its primary care out of hours service. He said: “I am delighted to be the primary care out of hours service’s new clinical director. I have worked within the service since 2016 and have formed strong...
Out of hours service is for urgent care only
The Lanarkshire public are reminded that NHS Lanarkshire’s primary care out of hours service is for urgent care only, as experience indicates that many patients call with minor or non-urgent problems. Almost 200,000 calls came into the service between the start of...
Hitting the media headlines – a monthly round-up
NHS Lanarkshire has featured on a variety of media outlets recently – here are the highlights. Media coverage: The Queen has awarded the George Cross medal to the NHS as recognition of its ‘courage, compassion and dedication’ during the pandemic. Eleanor Grant,...
New University Hospital Monklands – flash report July 2022
Here’s an update on the latest developments in some of the workstreams for the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) – our exciting vision for a new University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat, Airdrie. Workforce Workforce lead Laura Ireland said: “The...
Weekly message from Heather Knox, NHS Lanarkshire chief executive
In this week’s video, Heather speaks about the current Covid-19 cases and capacity issues across our services and thanks all staff for their continued efforts. Heather also pays tribute to Eleanor Grant, palliative care nurse specialist at University Hospital in...
Palliative care nurse specialist Eleanor Grant accepts George Cross on behalf NHS in Scotland
This week Eleanor Grant, our palliative care nurse specialist at University Hospital Wishaw, accepted the George Cross from Her Majesty The Queen on behalf of the NHS in Scotland. Eleanor was named Nurse of the Year at the Scottish Health Awards 2021. She embodies the...
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. 20 per...
