NHS Lanarkshire Celebrates World Mental Health Day 2024 with Community Garden Event
We marked World Mental Health Day (Thursday, 10 October) with a vibrant showcase of activities at the recently opened King George V Community Garden in the grounds of University Hospital Wishaw. This year’s theme, ‘Workplace Mental Health’, emphasised the...
Celebrating success of summer placement programme
This summer, NHS Lanarkshire was thrilled to participate in North Lanarkshire Council’s school pupil summer placement programme which hosted a total of 128 pupils, welcoming 4 enthusiastic pupils into administrative roles across various departments. Following...
Welcoming our latest modern apprentices
NHS Lanarkshire is thrilled to welcome our latest group of Modern Apprentices, that joined us last month. These young individuals, aged 16-24, have embarked on an exciting journey in various roles, including healthcare support workers, clerical assistants, and IT...
New knee operation could spare Andrew years of pain
A 29-year-old dad is hoping to be saved from years of knee pain after taking part in an international transplant surgery trial. Andrew Pollock, from Wishaw, has become the first patient in Lanarkshire to receive a replacement meniscus – a pad of knee cartilage that...
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. 5 per...
Hospitals turning pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024
NHS Lanarkshire’s hospitals are being lit up pink and blue to show support for Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 to 15 October). Baby Loss Awareness Week, now in its 22nd year, helps to unite the pregnancy and baby loss community and to increase understanding of the impact...
Staff Winter Vaccination Programme
Frontline health and social care staff can now book their winter vaccine appointment at: https://www.nhsinform.scot/winter-vaccines/ If you are a frontline social care worker, you are eligible for both the flu and Covid-19 vaccines. Whether your preference is to...
Challenge Poverty Week highlights support available to staff and communities
Throughout Challenge Poverty Week (07-13 October), we’re working with a range of partners to highlight services and resources available to our staff and communities impacted by poverty. Jo Duffy, senior Health Improvement officer, said: “Challenge Poverty Week is an...
New Monklands – Snapshot Report September 2024
Catch up on the latest developments in some of the workstreams for the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) – our exciting vision for a replacement University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat, Airdrie. Our monthly Snapshot Report is now published on the New...
