Shelley Percival appointed as director of dentistry
A new director of dentistry has been appointed in Lanarkshire. Following a formal interview process, Shelley Percival has accepted the role after fulfilling the interim post since 1 January. Shelley will continue to provide leadership on all issues relating to...
Video message from Eddie Docherty, NHS Lanarkshire executive nurse director
As Heather is on annual leave, Eddie Docherty, NHS Lanarkshire executive nurse director, gives this week’s staff message. Eddie focuses on the first episode of the second series of Tiny Lives which was broadcast on BBC One. Tiny Lives series shows the remarkable work...
Keep family members and pets healthier by having a smoke-free home
To give family members and pets the healthiest life possible, NHS Lanarkshire’s Quit Your Way team is partnering with various Lanarkshire vet surgeries, to raise awareness of the harms of second-hand smoke to children and family members at home, including pets....
Staff urged to complete Whistleblowing training
Staff are reminded to complete the TURAS whistleblowing training module to help NHS Lanarkshire create a culture where staff feel safe to raise a concern. The National Whistleblowing Standards (referred to as the Standards) were introduced in April 2021 to help staff...
Discharge without delay: Help and support for a flying start
A new animation has been launched to highlight the support available to implement a programme based on communication, co-ordination and compassion. Lanarkshire has been one of four national ‘pathfinder sites’ for the discharge without delay (DwD) programme. That means...
Big thank you for taking part in Quality Week
Quality Week 2022 proved to be a real success with almost 700 people taking advantage of the learning and development sessions throughout the week. Elizabeth Currie, Quality Programme Manager with the Quality Directorate said: “We would like to thank everyone for...
New series of Tiny Lives airs tonight
The first episode of the second series of Tiny Lives will air on BBC1 tonight (Monday 13 June) at 8.30pm. The second series shows the remarkable work of the staff in University Hospital Wishaw’s neonatal unit and their tireless efforts to care and treat the most...
Deadline for acute staff to complete their iMatter staff survey
It is the last week for staff within the acute directorate to complete their iMatter staff experience survey. Teams within this group have until 20 June to complete their questionnaire. Completing the questionnaire – online, on paper or by SMS (text messaging) –...
Celebrating the work of carers across South Lanarkshire
Carers Week takes place 6-12 June. As well as raising awareness of caring, it highlights the challenges carers face and recognises the contribution they make to families and communities. The theme for Carers Week 2022 is ‘Make caring visible, valued and...
