Protect your smile to boost happiness
We’re talking about mouths – because it’s World Oral Health Day. Geraldeen Irving, Clinical Director of NHS Lanarkshire’s Public Dental Service (pictured), said: “Each year, World Oral Health Day spotlights key areas about the topic. “This year’s...
Frailty Strategy helping people live independently at home
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire (UHSCNL) is marking the successful first year of its Frailty Strategy for 2024-29, aimed at helping older people across Lanarkshire maintain independence, good health, and remain living comfortably at home for...
eTriage is coming to NHS Lanarkshire – what you need to know
A positive change is coming to NHS Lanarkshire’s emergency departments, and we want to ensure all staff feel informed and prepared. In late April, eTriage will be introduced at University Hospital Monklands, followed by a phased rollout at University Hospitals Wishaw...
Bereavement expert staff join consultant Calvin on his podcast
An emergency medicine consultant who hosts a podcast about human mortality was joined by expert colleagues to discuss bereavement. On the Talking Mortality podcast, Dr Calvin Lightbody, who works at University Hospital Hairmyres, spoke to Graeme Bell, a hospital...
Celebrations as first cohort of Assistant Practitioners graduate
Our first cohort of trainee Assistant Practitioners (tAPs) have graduated after a ceremony at New College Lanarkshire recognising their hard work, dedication, and commitment to enhancing patient care. Launched last January, the tAP programme was developed to address...
Calling All Musicians – Join the NHS Lanarkshire Staff Orchestra!
Are you a keen musician looking for a new way to connect with colleagues? We’re exploring the idea of forming a staff orchestra or small music ensemble to bring together talented players across NHS Lanarkshire. Whether you play strings, woodwind, brass, or percussion,...
Staff Health & Wellbeing Week 2025: Friday 14 March
Take some time for you today with our Staff Health & Wellbeing Week sessions! Whether you’re looking for tips for doing chair exercises or details on stress acupressure, there’s something for everyone. For more information on each session, visit: Staff...
Band 5 Nursing Question & Answer Session
Join us on 31/03/2025 at 9:30am on our dedicated MS Teams channel for a Q&A Session for B5 Nurses who are going through or beginning their review submissions. For the hour, we will be available answering any questions you may have on the process. As we...



