Walk of Hope for Chris`s House
Three members of staff from Lady Home Hospital in Douglas took part in the annual Chris’s House Walk of Hope held in Glasgow on 10 May to raise awareness of suicide. Clinical support workers Wilma Aikman and Roma Sim and Jan Gourlay, catering staff, walked through the...
Acute staff invited to take part in iMatter
From Monday 2 June, teams within the acute directorate will be the next area to be asked to participate in this year’s cycle of iMatter – North and South health and social care partnerships, the vaccination service and interface directorate will follow shortly...
National Smile Month 2025
It’s National Smile Month! This annual campaign is running from 12 May -12 June which focuses on the importance of good oral health. This year the theme is ‘Feed Your Smile’ with the focus on the link between diet and oral health. Susan Lyttle,...
Time is write to tackle competition
It’s competition time, thanks to Knowledge Services. They’re running a challenge for staff to write about spring, with the winner scooping a £20 Amazon voucher. The competition, which began during the recent Green Health Week, asks staff to write up to 200 words about...
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. Exclusive...
Inspiring staff at heart of high-quality social care
The dedication of two inspiring care workers reflects the high standards delivered every day by staff across health and social care in South Lanarkshire. Lynn McGeachie (pictured left) and Isabel McMillan (right) demonstrate the skill, compassion and commitment seen...
Chrissie delighted to be new Director of Infection Prevention and ControlÂ
Chrissie Coulombe has returned to NHS Lanarkshire as Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). Chrissie said: “Throughout my career, I’ve been dedicated to the field of IPC, developing my expertise and leadership across multiple healthcare organisations in...
Big Shout Out to the Public Protection Team
The Public Protection Team based at Coathill Hospital, have received a Big Shout Out for the life-changing work they do every day to keep children, young people and adults safe from harm. Public protection in NHS Lanarkshire includes child and adult protection,...
A smoke-free and ‘appier future
The NHS Lanarkshire Quit Your Way team has reinstated its partnership with Smoke Free, to provide all staff who smoke with free access to the Smoke Free App, which can be downloaded to your mobile phone. The app, which can be worth up to £75 to access certain...
