Bare Below the Elbow
Staff are being reminded about the ‘Bare Below the Elbow’ policy: Staff from ALL disciplines MUST be Bare Below the Elbow when entering/within a clinical area which includes sitting at the nurses station. Staff must remove all hand/wrist jewellery (one plain band...
Board Members Inspired by Integrated Working on the Enabling Approach Walk Round
Senior leaders from NHS Lanarkshire recently carried out a walk round to gain an in-depth understanding of the work undertaken by the Wishaw based multidisciplinary teams in regard to the Enabling approach. The visit showcased the integrated and enabling approaches...
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...
ED staff box clever for festive charity support
Hard-working staff in one of our busy emergency departments found time to give to a Christmas shoe box appeal. Colleagues in the Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Monklands donated 30 shoeboxes to the Blythswood Care Shoe Box Appeal. Filled with small,...
Free slap-up Christmas lunch in hospital restaurant
Local older people and their carers from South Wishaw Parish Church enjoyed some festive fun and a free Christmas lunch laid on by our catering team at University Hospital Wishaw.
Festive thanks from North Lanarkshire School Nursing Team
As we get ready to leave out milk, cookies and carrots for Santa and the reindeer, North Lanarkshire’s School Nursing Team (NLSNT) is extending its warmest thanks to very generous staff across Children’s Service, Airdrie Community Health Centre (ACHC) and a number of...
Big Shout Out to Lyndsay McDonald and James Robertson, Tackling Poverty Team
In the past year, Lyndsay McDonald and James Robertson from NHS Lanarkshire’s Tackling Poverty Team have made a remarkable impact, supporting staff, patients, and communities with critical financial guidance. This unique collaboration, driven by Lyndsay as the Health...
QNIS Awards 2024
Two of our staff have achieved a remarkable milestone by being named among only 21 nurses in Scotland to receive the esteemed title of Queen’s Nurse this year. Lauren Magunnigal, a charge nurse in University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire Older Adult...
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. Save up...
