Nurse’s design skills offer comfort and understanding to intensive care patients’ families
An intensive care nurse with a flair for design has created memory boxes for families and a wall graphic to explain a patient’s journey in the unit. Jennifer McLaren, Critical Care Staff Nurse at University Hospital Hairmyres, said: “I’ve always been a creative person...
Marking World AIDS Day with commitment to end HIV stigma
We’re joining organisations across Scotland marking World AIDS Day. As a symbol of solidarity and support for people living with HIV, University Hospital Wishaw, University Hospital Hairmyres and University Hospital Monklands will be lit up red for the evening....
NHS Lanarkshire launches new salary sacrifice low-emission car scheme
NHS Lanarkshire is launching a new salary sacrifice low-emission car scheme on Friday 28 November, giving staff the chance to drive a brand-new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle through an affordable and fully inclusive lease arrangement. Delivered in partnership...
Social care workers taking action to keep everyone safe
Social care workers can protect themselves and the people they care for by getting their flu vaccination this winter. The flu season is already underway in Scotland with cases continuing to increase over the last couple of weeks. Every vaccination helps reduce the...
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. 30% off...
Hospital staff member gives fundraising gift to NHS after death from rare cancer
A beloved member of hospital staff has left a legacy of over £11,000 for cancer care after he and his family held a fundraising drive. Joe Spiers, who worked at University Hospital Hairmyres in East Kilbride, sadly died in September due to a rare blood cancer. At a...
Staff Flu Vaccination Programme – Drop In Clinics
There is not much more time for health and social care staff to get their flu vaccination before Xmas to protect themselves and those around them including patients and their families. The flu vaccine is offered every year to provide the best possible protection...
NHS Lanarkshire joins global campaign to end gender-based violence
NHS Lanarkshire is supporting the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign running from 25 November to 10 December. This year’s theme – All Together to Prevent and End Violence Against Women and Girls – highlights that tackling...
New Monklands: project helps college students prepare for world of work
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) website here: Hospital project helps college students prepare for world of work
