Staff Awards finalist – Dr Fong Lau
A calm presence, a clear vision and an open door — that’s the leadership style of Dr Fong Lau, Consultant Interventional Radiologist at University Hospital Hairmyres, and the latest finalist in this year’s NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards. For the past two years, Dr Lau...
Staff Awards finalist – Blantyre LIFE Technology Enabled Care Team
From GPS pendants to voice assistants, the Blantyre LIFE Technology Enabled Care Team is proving that small tech can make a big difference — and now they’ve been named as one of this year’s NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards finalists. The team brings together health,...
Kathryn tells of young son’s cancer fight
It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and one of our colleagues has told her personal story to spotlight the issue. Kathryn Reid (pictured), Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Chronic Pain, said: “Our son Lucas was two when he developed a non-blanching pin prick...
Physiotherapist Nicola Wightman wins gold at WUKF World Karate Championships
A team of 16 competitors from TKA Karate Association recently travelled to Malmo, Sweden to fly the flag for Scotland, with one returning a world champion. Nicola Wightman, extended scope practitioner (ESP) physiotherapist with the knee clinic at University Hospital...
Staff Awards finalist: Boma Odocha
A quiet force for good on Ward 24 at University Hospital Monklands has been named as the second finalist in this year’s NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards. Boma Odocha, Clinical Support Worker in Old Age Psychiatry, is described by colleagues as “an asset to the ward” –...
Short mindfulness sessions available to support staff wellbeing
A series of short mindfulness sessions is available to help NHS Lanarkshire staff manage stress, reset during the working day and support their overall wellbeing. These guided sessions range from just one to five minutes and offer a quick, accessible way to pause,...
NHS Lanarkshire hosts new international medical graduates
NHS Lanarkshire was delighted to recently host our new International Medical Graduates (IMGs) at the Ken Corsar Medical Education Training Centre (MTEC), Kirklands Headquarters for a three-day induction programme. This nationally commended programme ran for the second...
Dentistry legend Michael retires after remarkable half century of dedication
After an extraordinary career spanning more than five decades, dentist Michael Arthur has retired. Michael has been a cornerstone of dental care in Wishaw and the surrounding communities for an incredible 53 years, delivering general dental services with unwavering...
Staff Awards finalists: Anne Marie Bruce and Susan Short lead infant feeding transformation
Watch the video: In the lead-up to NHS Lanarkshire’s 2025 Staff Awards, we’ll be shining a spotlight on each of our incredible finalists. First up are Anne Marie Bruce, Infant Feeding Lead, and Susan Short, Public Health Nutritionist, whose strategic partnership has...
