New deputy chief executive portfolios
Professor Jann Gardner, Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire, is delighted to announce that three of our existing executive directors will take on additional responsibilities with new Deputy Chief Executive portfolios. Following a competitive appointment process,...
Staff invited to take part in iMatter staff survey
From 20 May, teams within the corporate directorate will be the first area to be asked to participate in this year’s cycle of iMatter – North and South health and social care partnerships and the vaccination service will follow shortly thereafter. Staff will be asked...
Poetry competition winner announced
The winner of the poetry competition, and recipient of the £20 Amazon voucher, is Karen Morris. Congratulations, Karen! Spring Sonnet Her sleeves rolled up, old Ma Nature is keen To sweep away the dusty Winter frost; Her new broom brushes Earth’s soft mat of...
Quality Improvement (QI) network launch event
NHS Lanarkshire launched the QI network on Monday 6 May 2024. The event was held at University Hospital Hairmyres and over 40 members of staff were in attendance. There was a great sense of enthusiasm, passion and commitment to QI and how we grow the QI Network. The...
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 per...
Green fingered school pupils open new community garden at hospital
Relaxing, planting flowers or vegetables or having a cuppa: these are just some of the activities on the menu at the newly opened King George V Community Garden. The ribbon was cut yesterday (Tuesday, 14 May) on the new greenspace at University Hospital Wishaw as part...
NHS Scotland Chief Operating Officer visits Lanarkshire
John Burns, Chief Operating Officer for NHS Scotland, visited NHS Lanarkshire headquarters yesterday. John and Scottish Government colleagues met with our Chief Executive, Professor Jann Gardner, and senior members of staff to learn more about our transformation and...
International Nurses Day 2024
Every nurse across Lanarkshire and beyond was offered thanks yesterday from NHS Lanarkshire’s Executive Nurse Director to celebrate International Nurses Day 2024. Eddie Docherty, Executive Nurse Director offered a personal thank you to nurses across the world for...
The Big Shout Out – Staff from the Community Addiction Recovery Service (CAReS) team
Staff from the Community Addiction Recovery Service (CAReS) team, based in Hamilton, have received a Big Shout Out for their multidisciplinary approach to caring for those experiencing problems with opiate or alcohol misuse. The team provide substitute prescribing as...
