Teamwork in action – supporting our ambulance service
NHS Lanarkshire staff at Lady Home Hospital in Clydesdale have warmly welcomed Paramedic Clinical Team Leader Craig Hill (pictured left) and his colleagues from the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), who are temporarily using the site as a rest area while vital...
New video highlights how staff can support the No Smoking Legislation
The Quit Your Way team has put together a short and engaging video for NHS Lanarkshire staff to find out everything they need to know about supporting the No Smoking Legislation, which makes it illegal for anyone to smoke within 15 metres of a hospital building....
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. Get 15%...
Protect your smile to boost happiness
We’re talking about mouths – because it’s World Oral Health Day. Geraldeen Irving, Clinical Director of NHS Lanarkshire’s Public Dental Service (pictured), said: “Each year, World Oral Health Day spotlights key areas about the topic. “This year’s...
Frailty Strategy helping people live independently at home
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire (UHSCNL) is marking the successful first year of its Frailty Strategy for 2024-29, aimed at helping older people across Lanarkshire maintain independence, good health, and remain living comfortably at home for...
eTriage is coming to NHS Lanarkshire – what you need to know
A positive change is coming to NHS Lanarkshire’s emergency departments, and we want to ensure all staff feel informed and prepared. In late April, eTriage will be introduced at University Hospital Monklands, followed by a phased rollout at University Hospitals Wishaw...
Bereavement expert staff join consultant Calvin on his podcast
An emergency medicine consultant who hosts a podcast about human mortality was joined by expert colleagues to discuss bereavement. On the Talking Mortality podcast, Dr Calvin Lightbody, who works at University Hospital Hairmyres, spoke to Graeme Bell, a hospital...
Celebrations as first cohort of Assistant Practitioners graduate
Our first cohort of trainee Assistant Practitioners (tAPs) have graduated after a ceremony at New College Lanarkshire recognising their hard work, dedication, and commitment to enhancing patient care. Launched last January, the tAP programme was developed to address...
Calling All Musicians – Join the NHS Lanarkshire Staff Orchestra!
Are you a keen musician looking for a new way to connect with colleagues? We’re exploring the idea of forming a staff orchestra or small music ensemble to bring together talented players across NHS Lanarkshire. Whether you play strings, woodwind, brass, or percussion,...
