Activities during the school summer holidays in North Lanarkshire
Now that schools are out for summer, North Lanarkshire Council is running a variety of programmes for children and young people to take part in. David Kennedy, health improvement senior, NHS Lanarkshire, said: “We’re thrilled to share all the local...
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo thank NHS staff with special offer
This summer marks the triumphant return of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Talented acts from across the world will take to the Edinburgh Castle esplanade this 5-27 August for the show, which this year is called ‘Voices’. The show will be a celebration of...
NHS Charities Together funds five local projects
More than £300,000 of funding has been awarded to Lanarkshire Health Board Endowment Fund to help support five projects across Lanarkshire. This welcome funding from NHS Charities Together will allow both North and South health and social care partnerships and third...
Chief Executive staff message
In this week’s video, Heather speaks about the NHS Lanarkshire Board meeting which approved a proposal to develop a long-term sustainable configuration for general surgical services. Heather also highlights the increase in Covid-19 cases in the community and advises...
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. Save up...
Meet Elsie, the NHS Lanarkshire mobile app for patient pre-operative assessment
We are leading the way on a new initiative for pre-operative assessment which is being rolled out across our three acute sites and moves from a face-to-face assessment in hospital to a brand new digital system. Project Elsie has changed the way we assess patients...
Update to National Infection Prevention and Control Manual
Antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infection (ARHAI) Scotland has started the transition period to move away from Covid-19 specific guidance and revert back to the national infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM). The winter respiratory IPC...
Chief Midwife thanks everyone involved in Tiny Lives
The last episode in the latest series of Tiny Lives was broadcast on BBC One last night. Speaking last night, our chief midwife, Cheryl Clark, thanked everyone involved in the production. Cheryl said: “Tonight was the last episode of Tiny Lives series two and it has...
Congratulations go to operational service manager Jeanette Brown on her retirement
Congratulations go to Jeanette Brown, operational service manager, north-east sector and specialist children’s health services unit, Houldsworth Centre, Wishaw who recently retired after 30 years’ service. In October 1992, Jeanette joined NHS Lanarkshire as a higher...
