Staff Awards finalist – Joe Murdoch
For patients on Wards 15 and 16 at University Hospital Hairmyres, few things lift the mood like a visit from Joe Murdoch — and now the much-loved volunteer has been named a finalist in the 2025 NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards. Since August 2024, Joe has dedicated his...
Speak Up Week: fostering a safe and supportive whistleblowing culture
We’re supporting the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer’s Speak Up Week, starting on Monday. This annual initiative is a reminder of the importance of nurturing a healthy “speak up” culture, empowering staff at every level to voice concerns, knowing they’ll...
Falls Prevention Week steps up with energy and action
Staff across NHS Lanarkshire have been stepping up to support Falls Prevention Week (22–26 September) – a dedicated campaign to raise awareness of how simple actions can reduce the risk of falls and keep people safe and steady on their feet. The week featured a suite...
Staff Awards finalist – Helen Gibson
After nearly 40 years of dedicated service, Medical Secretary Helen Gibson has been named a finalist in the 2025 NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards — recognised for a lifetime of compassion, commitment and quiet leadership. Helen has been the constant behind Motherwell’s...
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. Get 20%...
Environmental and nature-based award for staff and patients
NHS Lanarkshire’s Learning Disability Service Occupational Therapy Team offers various green health treatment programmes for patients to get involved in to support their physical and mental health. This year, alongside patients who took part in the programme, three...
Staff Awards finalist – Gordon Brown
Since May 2023, Gordon Brown has been a reassuring presence at the front door of University Hospital Wishaw — and now he’s been recognised as a finalist in the 2025 NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards. As a Meet and Greet volunteer stationed at the main entrance, Gordon...
Tell your loved ones about your organ donation choice
“Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones in Doubt” is the message we’re supporting during Organ & Tissue Donation Week (22-29 September). Our acute hospitals are lit up pink to mark the week. People aged 16 and over are being encouraged to record their donation decision on...
Staff Awards finalist – Dr Lesley Walker
Compassionate, skilled and tireless in her care — Consultant Obstetrician and Fetal Medicine sub-specialist Dr Lesley Walker has been named a finalist in this year’s NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards. Since joining Lanarkshire Women’s Services in 2022, Lesley has...
