Success of hi-tech system to spot when hospital patients are getting sicker
A digital system being tested as part of plans for Lanarkshire’s new hospital has led to a major boost in patient care. The technology, which alerts healthcare staff to patients who are becoming more unwell, saw the number of complete patient observations leap from 31...
Sexual health colleagues pay fond farewell to clinical support worker Elizabeth Bulloch
Colleagues paid a fond farewell to clinical support worker Elizabeth Bulloch who retired on 4 February after a remarkable 41 years’ service. Elizabeth, who worked with the sexual health service at Coathill Hospital, worked with school health for many years before...
Weigh to Go, Linus
Being physically active and eating a healthy balanced diet are important for not only our physical health but are also a great way to boost our emotional and mental wellbeing. To support those who wish to lead a healthier lifestyle, including NHS Lanarkshire...
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new clinical director of public dental service
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes its new clinical director of public dental service, Geraldeen Irving. Geraldeen, who lives in Kilsyth, started in the role on 10 January, having previously been the assistant clinical director of public dental service for NHS Greater Glasgow...
Video message from Heather Knox, NHS chief executive – 11 February 2022
In this week’s staff message, Heather speaks about the Covid-19 cases in Lanarkshire. There is an improving picture with both the number of patients with Covid-19 in hospital and care home cases decreasing. The vaccination programme continues and Heather encourages...
Dedicated webpage offers wellbeing support for care home staff
All care home staff in Lanarkshire are being reminded of the dedicated webpage that has been developed, offering an essential guide for wellbeing support. In autumn last year, eight downloadable newsflashes were produced focusing on the health and wellbeing of care...
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. 50 per...
Treatment escalation plans – staff update
Realistic medicine is a national approach to healthcare which puts patients at the centre of decisions made about their treatment and one such project is now being rolled out across acute wards following a successful pilot. Formerly known as the hospital anticipatory...
New Covid treatments reduce risk of more serious illness
People in Lanarkshire with Covid-19 who have certain medical conditions are being offered new treatments to help manage symptoms and reduce more serious illness. A number of eligible patients in Lanarkshire have received letters from the Scottish Government letting...
