Face-to-face stop smoking support comes to Coatbridge
Lanarkshire residents looking for extra support to quit smoking can now stop by the Quit Your Way team’s new one-to-one drop-in sessions. Those who attend can expect advice, information and free Nicotine Replacement Therapy to support them throughout their quit....
Think before you throw
We’re urging every member of staff to pause before you bin and make sure metal items, loose batteries and small battery‑powered devices are placed in the correct waste stream. This reminder comes after recent safety observations at the health board’s clinical waste...
A fun-filled summer family day brings the community together
NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement team in Wishaw hosted a summer family fun day – Tea in the Garden – on Tuesday 29 July at University Hospital Wishaw’s King George V Community Garden. The vibrant and well-attended afternoon welcomed people of all ages for a...
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. 20%...
Nineties band comeback of the year
The excitement has been building. Fans have been waiting for that iconic nineties band finally reuniting. Forget Oasis, The Morning Early are back – with our very own Stephen Peebles, Deputy Director of Acute Services, on bass and vocals. The cult Glasgow four-piece,...
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire appoints director of nursing
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire has appointed Joanne Jenkins as Director of Nursing, following a successful year serving as interim Director of Nursing. Joanne has worked as a nurse for 35 years, starting her career at Stonehouse Hospital and has...
We’re striding forward with walking challenge sign-ups
The NHS Lanarkshire walking challenge has made a great start, with half of the places taken within the first week of registration. So far, 147 teams have signed up, with an average of five members per team. Thanks to their efforts, 75 trees have already been planted...
Farewell to Raymond – A Lanarkshire Legacy
After more than 33 years of dedicated service, Raymond Hamill, NHS Lanarkshire’s Senior Research and Development Manager, has retired. Raymond began his NHS journey at Monklands District General Hospital in February 1991 and has been instrumental in shaping the health...
CHAS Director of Nursing Visits University Hospital Wishaw
University Hospital Wishaw recently welcomed Jen Rodgers, Director of Nursing and Family Support for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), on a special visit to our maternity unit, neonatal unit and paediatric department. The visit was an opportunity to further...
