New chief executive on fact finding tour of frontline services
NHS Lanarkshire’s new chief executive, Louise Long MBE, has devoted her first week in post to a rapid fact‑finding tour of key frontline services—seeing for herself how staff across the system are redesigning urgent, acute and community care. Louise kicked off her...
Breastfeeding support group helps build lifelong connections and confidence in South Lanarkshire
A local breastfeeding support group in East Kilbride is being celebrated for its powerful role in nurturing new mums and their babies — providing both practical advice and emotional support that is helping to create lasting bonds and boost confidence in early...
New Wristband Initiative Aims to Prevent Double Dosing of Gentamicin
A new patient safety initiative is currently being trialed at University Hospital Wishaw to reduce the risk of double dosing intravenous gentamicin – a high-risk antibiotic that, if incorrectly administered, can cause serious harm. From 12 May, the use of yellow...
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% off...
New Monklands – hospital design in running for top international award
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the dedicated MRP website here: Hospital design in running for top international award
Staff side colleagues support counselling service
The NHS Lanarkshire branch of Unite the Union made a £1,000 donation to a local counselling service. Branch Chair Leanne Thomson said: “Lanarkshire Counselling and CBT Centre is a family-run service in Coatbridge offering counselling and the psychotherapy CBT...
NHS Lanarkshire is putting down roots to improve the environment
NHS Lanarkshire is putting down roots to improve the environment this Green Health Week! It’s Green Health Week (3 – 11 May) and NHS Lanarkshire is celebrating its Grounds Maintenance and Biodiversity team to mark the occasion. NHS Lanarkshire grounds host a range of...
Louise starts work as new NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive
It’s a warm welcome to NHS Lanarkshire’s new Chief Executive, Louise Long. Louise joined us today from Inverclyde Council, where she was chief executive for nearly four years. She’ll be visiting various sites and services this week – check back in to The Pulse at the...
A tribute to VE Day 80th anniversary concert
The Royal British Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland are hosting a special concert to recognise and mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. Scotland Salutes: VE80, is Scotland’s National VE event, takes place at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh on...
