Celebrating GP cluster improvement work
More than 50 GPs from across Lanarkshire met this week to learn about the quality improvement (QI) projects being delivered by local clusters. There are 18 GP practice clusters across Lanarkshire which have been supported by the Primary Care Improvement Team (PCIT)...
Interim chief executive chairs final Executive Directors Group
Senior colleagues this week paid tribute to Colin Lauder as he chaired his final Executive Directors Group meeting in his role as Interim Chief Executive. Over the last four months Colin has stepped into the role as Interim Chief Executive until our new Chief...
Chance to reclaim your life from chronic pain and illness
There’s special help for people living with long-term physical health conditions. Reclaim Your Life (RYL) is a free five-week course rub by the Clinical Health Psychology and ACCEPT (Adjustment to Chronic Conditions by Engaging with Psychological Therapies). They aim...
International Workers’ Memorial Day 2025
Today we mark International Workers’ Memorial Day. It is a time to remember those who have lost their lives through work-related injury and illness, and to reaffirm our commitment to safer workplaces. Peter McKinlay, Unison Lanarkshire Health Branch Secretary,...
Wellbeing in Motherwell event – empowering local communities
Everyone is invited to the upcoming Wellbeing in Motherwell Day showcasing our local health, wellbeing, and social care services available in the community. The event is being hosted at the Forgewood Community Centre, however everyone across North Lanarkshire is...
Alcohol Summit a first for Scotland
There was a first for Scotland when a major alcohol summit was hosted in North Lanarkshire. The event, led by North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (NLADP), brought together a broad range of local and national stakeholders to “start the conversation” about...
Band 5 Nursing Review Q&A Session
Join us on 07/05/2025 at 12pm on our dedicated MS Teams channel for the next Q & A Session for B5 Nurses who are going through or beginning their review submissions. For the hour, we will be available answering any questions you may have on the process. As we...
Nurses have charity Tartan Tea Party for Ann Marie’s retirement
Nurses at University Hospital Wishaw marked a colleague’s retirement by hosting a Tartan Tea Party to raise funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS). Suzanne Clements, Senior Research Nurse, said: “Our Tartan Tea Party went really well and we had a good...
Bold course set for health and social care in South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) has approved its Strategic Commissioning Plan for 2025–2028, setting out clear and focused ambitions for health and social care over the next three years. Against the backdrop of significant and complex challenges for...
