Supporting staff in dealing with grief and loss
NHS Lanarkshire staff are often very close to bereavement through their role within healthcare, as well as experiencing personal loss of their own which can feel particularly difficult to cope with around Christmas. There are several sources of support are available,...
Covid rehab team get their Christmas jumpers on
The Covid rehab team took part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day last Thursday. By pulling on our Christmassy knits and donating, we will be helping mums and babies stay healthy and giving them a chance for the future they deserve. Just £20 could buy...
Supporting people living with HIV
We celebrated World AIDS Day on 1 December. This is a day of reflection for the lives (over 40 million) that have been lost to HIV/AIDS worldwide over the last four decades, as well as to celebrate the huge advances that have been made in the prevention, diagnosis and...
‘Espresso’ webinars
A treble bill of special half-hour webinars will to bring key elements of our Discharge without Delay (DwD) programme into sharp focus. The sessions will be held this Friday morning (16 December) and on Monday (19 December). The overriding goal of the DwD programme is...
Expansion of primary care occupational therapy service
NHS Lanarkshire is set to become one of the first health boards in Scotland to provide a primary care occupational therapy (OT) service to all local GP practices. On Wednesday 7 December NHS Lanarkshire’s Oversight Executive Group approved the proposal to make the...
Message from new Chief Executive
In this introductory video, Professor Jann Gardner, our new chief executive, introduces herself and speaks about joining NHS Lanarkshire. Jann also highlights the visits she has undertaken during her first week and the planned visits over the coming days and weeks....
Don’t feel snowed under this Christmas – help is there for you
Christmas brings joy to many, but for some it’s a time when stress and pressure can be worse than ever. But those feeling overwhelmed are being reminded that help and support are available – and it is vital to accept that assistance. To help those who are struggling...
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...
NHS Lanarkshire launches a new recruitment website – Care to join us?
A new website dedicated to the recruitment of staff to vacancies across NHS Lanarkshire has launched this week making it easier for people to apply for jobs and find out more about NHS Lanarkshire. The web pages are a one stop shop for job seekers to identify...
