Organ donation call from family of florist who may have been made ill by pollen
A call for more organ donors has been made by a staff member whose mum was a florist whose job may have caused her fatal lung condition. Kay Robertson sadly passed away aged just 57 while she was waiting for a life-saving double lung transplant after being diagnosed...
Excellence and innovation recognised in national award finalists
The outstanding achievements of health and social care staff and services across NHS Lanarkshire have been recognised nationally, with finalists named in this year’s Scotland’s Health Awards These prestigious awards celebrate the exceptional contributions of...
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Week 2025
This week (3-9 November) is Occupational Therapy Week – celebrating the difference occupational therapists (OTs) make through early intervention and preventative care. In NHS Lanarkshire, OTs work across primary care, community settings and our hospitals to provide...
Annual Review sets out future plans for NHS Lanarkshire
This year’s Annual Review was held at Kirklands HQ with executive and Board members along with members of the public. Our Chair, Martin Hill and Chief Executive, Louise Long talked through some of the key highlights along with the performance of the Board for 2024/25...
Celebrating GP cluster improvement work
More than 70 GPs from across Lanarkshire met last week, to learn about the quality improvement (QI) projects being delivered by local clusters. These cluster events are held twice a year, in April and October, to share details of the improvement projects taking place...
Free support to stop smoking – it’s not too late to quit for Stoptober
As Stoptober comes to an end, NHS Lanarkshire’s is still encouraging those who are considering quitting smoking to take the first step toward a smoke-free life – with tailored support from it’s Quit Your Way service. The team consists of friendly advisers who...
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...
NHS Lanarkshire ENT surgeon is appointed to two prestigious roles
Congratulations goes to Professor Arunachalam Iyer, consultant ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon/otologist, who has been appointed Professor at the University of Glasgow after being an honorary professor since August 2025. On his recent appointment, Professor Iyer...
Neurodevelopmental Service referrals: what’s changing and why it matters
Big changes are coming to the way children and young people are referred to the Neurodevelopmental Service (NDS) from Saturday 1st November. If you’re working with families or colleagues who might be affected, here’s what you need to know – and why it...
