Staff Awards finalist: Boma Odocha
A quiet force for good on Ward 24 at University Hospital Monklands has been named as the second finalist in this year’s NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards. Boma Odocha, Clinical Support Worker in Old Age Psychiatry, is described by colleagues as “an asset to the ward” –...
Short mindfulness sessions available to support staff wellbeing
A series of short mindfulness sessions is available to help NHS Lanarkshire staff manage stress, reset during the working day and support their overall wellbeing. These guided sessions range from just one to five minutes and offer a quick, accessible way to pause,...
NHS Lanarkshire hosts new international medical graduates
NHS Lanarkshire was delighted to recently host our new International Medical Graduates (IMGs) at the Ken Corsar Medical Education Training Centre (MTEC), Kirklands Headquarters for a three-day induction programme. This nationally commended programme ran for the second...
Dentistry legend Michael retires after remarkable half century of dedication
After an extraordinary career spanning more than five decades, dentist Michael Arthur has retired. Michael has been a cornerstone of dental care in Wishaw and the surrounding communities for an incredible 53 years, delivering general dental services with unwavering...
Staff Awards finalists: Anne Marie Bruce and Susan Short lead infant feeding transformation
Watch the video: In the lead-up to NHS Lanarkshire’s 2025 Staff Awards, we’ll be shining a spotlight on each of our incredible finalists. First up are Anne Marie Bruce, Infant Feeding Lead, and Susan Short, Public Health Nutritionist, whose strategic partnership has...
NHS Lanarkshire values officially endorsed by Executive Directors Group
NHS Lanarkshire’s new organisational values have been officially endorsed by the Executive Directors Group. The endorsement marks an important milestone in the rollout of the new values, which were developed following extensive staff engagement and now align with the...
Full of Beans – Fun, Healthy Ideas for Families
Full of Beans, NHS Lanarkshire’s Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management’s (LWMS) fun and engaging 10-week programme is welcoming families from across Lanarkshire to come along and take part in enjoyable activities while learning handy and easy tips on healthy topics....
Scotland’s first NHS staff orchestra
NHS Lanarkshire has struck a chord with the launch of its very own staff orchestra. Video of the first rehearsal with the orchestra playing Radetzky March composed by Johann Strauss. The orchestra, which is thought to be the first NHS staff orchestra in Scotland, was...
Growth Pot empowers communities by driving engagement across North Lanarkshire
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire last week hosted its Participation Day at Cornerstone in Cumbernauld Town Centre, marking one year since the launch of its Engagement and Participation Strategy (2024-2027). The event brought together carers,...
