New Monklands – Snapshot Report January 2025
Catch up on the latest developments in some of the workstreams for the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) – our exciting vision for a replacement University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat, Airdrie. Our monthly Snapshot Report is now published on the New...
Big Shout Out to Karen Morrow, Realistic Medicine Programme Manager
Karen Morrow, Realistic Medicine Programme Manager, has received a well-deserved Big Shout Out for her exceptional dedication, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to improving patient care through the principles of realistic medicine. Karen has been a...
Senior leaders impressed by departmental successes during Hairmyres visit
There was a warm welcome from the leadership triumvirate as the latest Board walkround took place at University Hospital Hairmyres. Interim Deputy Site Director Erin McEwan, Chief Doctor Claire McDougall and Chief Nurse Lise Axford briefed the visitors before they...
Local Primary School choir brings joy to Blantyre LIFE
Residents and staff at Blantyre LIFE were treated to a heart-warming performance from pupils of nearby St Joseph’s Primary School on Friday. The P6 choir performed classic Scottish songs, including ‘Donald, Where’s Your Troosers?’ and ‘Will Ye Go Lassie Go’ — bringing...
Quality improvement session marks a first for NHS Scotland
There was a Scottish first when international staff took part in a special learning event. The group of international medical graduates (IMGs) from across NHS Lanarkshire received a bespoke full-day teaching session on an Introduction to Quality Improvement. The...
New Monklands – we join with council to put road and hospital plans on route to success
For our latest news on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the story on the dedicated MRP website here: Council and health board join forces to put road and hospital plans on route to success
Roadshow shares important organ donation message
Our organ and tissue donation promotional roadshow made its latest stop at University Hospital Hairmyres. The roadshow is run by Specialist Nurses for Organ Donation, Diane Bowler and Alison Mitchell, and Tracey Black, Tissue Donor Coordinator. At Hairmyres, they took...
Board members inspired by Blantyre LIFE’s home-first approach
Senior leaders from NHS Lanarkshire recently visited Blantyre LIFE to witness first-hand the exceptional service being delivered in supporting people to be ready to return home. The visit reinforced the vital role of collaboration and innovation in delivering...
Important – Band 5 Nursing Review
As part of the 2023-24 pay settlement for Agenda for Change (AfC), it was agreed to conduct a review of Band 5 nursing roles. A process has now been developed and details are on the website at Band 5 Nursing Roles Review – NHS Lanarkshire. If you are a member of...
