New frailty icon now in operation for older patients
We’ve now rolled out our new frailty icon in TrakCare for all patients aged 65 and over. This is a significant improvement for both staff and patients as TrakCare’s red hexagon icon previously only indicated that a patient was living with frailty, without showing the...
New FAQ: Your Guide to NHS Lanarkshire’s Hospital at Home Virtual Ward
NHS Lanarkshire has published a refreshed, easy-to-use FAQ to support staff working with Hospital at Home Virtual Wards. The guide brings together the most common questions raised across our clinical teams – offering clarity on patient selection, clinical...
Lanarkshire nurses honoured with Queen’s Nurse award
Three outstanding nurses from Lanarkshire have achieved one of the highest accolades in community nursing – the prestigious Queen’s Nurse award. Lisa McArthur (pictured left), Advanced Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist, Emma Lindsay (centre), Team Leader for Health...
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% off...
New Monklands – hospital plans go to Scottish Government for final approval
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) website here: Plans for new hospital go to Scottish Government for final approval
Community partners join forces for Winter Warmer event in Shotts
A Winter Warmer community event, organised by NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement team welcomed local residents in Shotts to receive support, advice and some winter essentials to stay safe and warm throughout the colder months. The event was delivered in partnership...
NHS Lanarkshire launches its winter advice campaign to help people access the right care
NHS Lanarkshire has launched its winter advice campaign to help people understand where to go for care over the coming months. To ensure the Lanarkshire community has clear guidance on where to go for help this winter, NHS Lanarkshire is sharing information on the...
Nurse’s design skills offer comfort and understanding to intensive care patients’ families
An intensive care nurse with a flair for design has created memory boxes for families and a wall graphic to explain a patient’s journey in the unit. Jennifer McLaren, Critical Care Staff Nurse at University Hospital Hairmyres, said: “I’ve always been a creative person...
Marking World AIDS Day with commitment to end HIV stigma
We’re joining organisations across Scotland marking World AIDS Day. As a symbol of solidarity and support for people living with HIV, University Hospital Wishaw, University Hospital Hairmyres and University Hospital Monklands will be lit up red for the evening....
