Veterans First Point
This week we are running a series of special feature articles to mark Armed Forces Week.These stories are highlighting the positive contribution former members of the armed forces are making after taking up careers in health and care. Today, we turn our attention to...
Quick Care for Minor Injuries
As the school summer holidays start, NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging residents to take extra precautions to stay safe and healthy during the warmer months. Dr Gordon McNeish, NHS Lanarkshire Associate Medical Director for Unscheduled Care, said: “Outdoor activities are...
Pioneering Community Appointment Days
Over 500 people have attended a first-in-Scotland event that brought a range of health and care services under one roof – in the heart of a community. As part of a wider program of transforming and improving service provision, innovative Community Appointment...
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...
Study launched to cut children’s exposure to second-hand smoke
A new research study aiming to tackle the number of children breathing in second-hand smoke at home has launched in Lanarkshire and is recruiting participants to take part. The study, which is being led by researchers at the University of Stirling in partnership with...
Inspirational initiative helps learning needs students in search for employment
An inspirational NHS Lanarkshire initiative that helps young people with autism and learning disabilities into employment celebrated its latest students’ achievements at a packed graduation ceremony. DFN Project Search, which has been running since 2010, is an...
Teams within North Partnership take part in iMatter
Teams within University Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire have received their iMatter questionnaires and are being asked to complete them by Monday 8 July. The purpose of using the iMatter staff experience tool is to help individuals, teams, directorates,...
Health and care heroes reveal military experiences during Armed Forces Week
NHS Lanarkshire and the area’s University Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) have paid tribute to serving and ex-military personnel during Armed Forces Week. Craig Cunningham, NHS Lanarkshire’s Armed Forces and Veteran Champion, has issued a message on behalf...
New feature boosts innovative patient observations system
Our digital patient observations system is going from strength to strength with the addition of a new feature to alert staff to take action. Spearheaded by the project to create the new University Hospital Monklands, Patientrack has been introduced in wards in our...
