Supporting young families and tackling child poverty
In South Lanarkshire, a dedicated team is helping transform the futures of young mothers and their children. The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is an evidence-based programme designed to support young parents early in life. It is making significant strides in reducing...
Louise reflects on a busy first two weeks after latest site visits
New NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive Louise Long continued her round of site visits, seeing services at University Hospital Wishaw and University Hospital Hairmyres. At Wishaw, Angela Dixon, Director of Hospital Services, Martin Downey, Chief of Medical Services,...
Wellbeing Matters Lanarkshire website launched during Mental Health Awareness Week
We have launched the Wellbeing Matters Lanarkshire website to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Replacing the Elament website, www.wellbeingmatterslanarkshire.co.uk, has been developed through extensive community engagement to ensure it provides the guidance and...
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...
Home support service brings VE Day anniversary celebrations to residents’ homes
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day by arranging special home-based celebrations for service users unable to attend community events. The partnership’s home support team was aware not everyone could join public...
First glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system at Hairmyres
Patients and visitors to University Hospital Hairmyres will now catch the first glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system, with digital check-in kiosks being installed in the Emergency Department this week. While the kiosks are now in place, they will not be...
Couple who lost one of their twin babies make poignant donation to hospital
A couple who experienced both joy and heartbreak over the birth of their twins have paid tribute to staff who cared for them. Baby Freddie Whyte sadly passed away just hours after he and his twin sister, Marnie, were born at University Hospital Wishaw, home to NHS...
South Lanarkshire care homes mark VE Day 80th anniversary with heart-warming celebrations
Care homes across South Lanarkshire paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of VE Day with joyful, community-spirited celebrations that brought residents, families and staff together in remembrance and reflection. A variety of events took place across care homes run by...
Give nature a go: staff and patients benefit from Cuppa in the Car Park
The Adult Learning Disabilities Occupational Therapy team continues to champion the benefits of connecting with nature, with another successful event held during last week’s Green Health Week 2025 (3rd – 11th May). Occupational Therapy organised a staff...
