Staff Vaccinations – Respiratory Disease
This year’s flu season has arrived early and we are already staring to see an increase in cases. People with respiratory disease are particularly more vulnerable to the flu and its serious complications including severe illness, hospitalisation and even death....
Celebrations at hospital’s first staff awards
There was a morning of celebration at the inuagural staff awards for University Hospital Hairmyres and its close partner, Stonehouse Hospital. The Hairmyres and Proud event saw an audience of over 120 colleagues gather to pay tribute to the clinical and non-clinical...
NHS Lanarkshire Orchestra – new players welcome
The NHS Lanarkshire Orchestra is looking for new members and is extending an open invitation to staff from across the organisation to get involved. All instruments are welcome, with a particular call for cellists as the group prepares for a busy festive season. The...
Staff Vaccinations – Acute staff (Phase 2)
The 2025/26 Season campaign is ongoing and the NHS Lanarkshire Occupational Health Team (Salus) continue to support the campaign on the acute sites. Please note: only the flu vaccination is available at the OH departments. Clinics & Drop Ins: From 10th November to...
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 33%...
Catherine’s Roses to bloom across NHS Lanarkshire’s HQ
The NHS Lanarkshire Green Health Partnership (LGHP) was gifted several special Catherine’s Roses from NHS Charities Together. Through the joint royal patronage of Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales, these were planted within the existing greenspace at Kirklands...
Blantyre LIFE wins prestigious national award
Blantyre LIFE, South Lanarkshire’s innovative intermediate care service, has won the prestigious Integrated Care Award at Scotland’s Health Awards 2025, recognising its transformative impact on recovery, independence and dignity. Blantyre LIFE delivers a...
Lanarkshire service first in NHS Scotland to be awarded autism accreditation
Our Tertiary Eating Disorder Specialist Service has become the first in NHS Scotland to be awarded the Autism Accreditation Specialist Award by the National Autistic Society. Senior Charge Nurse Jimmy Murphy, TESS Team Lead, said: “This recognition marks a significant...
Pharmacy Technician Finalist at Healthcare Awards
An NHS Lanarkshire Senior Pharmacy Cancer Care Technician is a finalist for Pharmacy Technician of the Year at the Scottish Healthcare Awards 2025. Adele Pessina, a key member of the Cancer Care Pharmacy Team at University Hospital Wishaw, was nominated by her...
