We say farewell to sexual health lead consultant Dr Anne McLellan
Congratulations goes to Dr Anne McLellan, sexual health lead consultant, who retired in March after a remarkable 36 years’ service. Anne, who was based at Coathill Hospital, first began her career at Stirling Royal Infirmary and thereafter went on to work in multiple...
Give Nature a Go – learning disability service occupational therapy team event
During National Green Health Week (14-22 May), NHS Lanarkshire’s occupational therapy adult learning disabilities team held an open day in the woodland area within Kirklands Headquarters to showcase some of the successful work their patients have been doing as part of...
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. £25 off...
Mind to Mind launches to help people deal with life’s challenges
NHS Lanarkshire is backing a new national campaign designed to help people look after their mental wellbeing. Mind to Mind, a new website hosted on NHS Inform, features over 30 videos of people talking about their own mental wellbeing challenges in order to help...
King of the road
A health professional has retired following four decades devoted to the NHS in Scotland. Karen King’s career began in Bellshill, the town where she was born, over 43 years ago when she was just 17. She then worked her way around the west coast of Scotland and ended in...
Health Promoting Health Service (HPHS) has expanded its team
Image – Left to Right – Angela Donaldson, Sarah Brothers, Jacqueline Martin, Claire McCririck The Health Promoting Health Service (HPHS) has recently welcomed three new colleagues to their team. HPHS is a settings based approach, aligned to Realistic...
Carol retires after remarkable 37 years’ service
We pay a fond farewell to Carol Whitefield, senior nurse, infection prevention and control, who retired on 4 May after a remarkable 37 years’ service. In September 1985, Carol started her nursing training at Glasgow’s Victoria Infirmary Hospital. This was the old...
Corporate services invited to take part in iMatter staff survey
After being paused in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the normal iMatter staff experience survey resumed in August 2021. The full iMatter staff experience measure will enable a meaningful opportunity for staff to express their views, feelings and experiences...
The finish line is in sight
There’s less than one week left of this year’s Walking Challenge, and to date, 74 teams have crossed the Rome finish line having walked, cycled or ran at least 1,160.3 km since the challenge started in April! The top five teams leading the way, having covered over...
