Brain Awareness Week
It’s Brain Awareness Week, the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. Every March, participants host imaginative activities in their communities that share the wonders of the brain, and the impact brain science has on our everyday...
Survey on antibiotic use and resistance
M3 and Basis Research, on behalf of The UK Health Security Agency, is inviting patient-facing healthcare professionals to complete a short survey about their knowledge and attitudes on antibiotics, infection prevention and antibiotic resistance. The survey is seeking...
Women’s History Month: Marion Gilchrist
Women’s History Month is celebrated annually to recognise the contributions that women have made to historical developments and contemporary society. In Scotland, women’s employment and educational opportunities have a complicated past. It wasn’t...
Community and voluntary services show their support for person-centred care
University Hospital Hairmyres Allied Health Professions networking in-service demonstrates partnership working for patient-centred care. The Health Promoting Health Service at University Hospital Hairmyres co-ordinated a networking event on 28 February 2024 within the...
Delirium detection is everyone’s business
To mark the return of World Delirium Awareness Day a number of staff awareness activities are taking place. An acute care of the elderly (ACE) nurse and geriatrician will be hosting an information stall outside University Hospital Wishaw sanctuary on Wednesday between...
Lanarkshire celebrates Nutrition and Hydration Week
As part of Nutrition and Hydration Week, NHS Lanarkshire is gearing up for a series of events aimed at raising awareness about swallowing disorders and the crucial role speech and language therapists play in addressing them. This year’s Swallowing Awareness Day,...
Caroline Lamb’s International Women’s Day message
Caroline Lamb, chief executive NHSScotland and director general health and social care, has recorded a vlog for International Women’s Day 2024. To view the vlog click here.
Home First essential guide live – a gentle reminder
All staff and partners are being reminded of the relaunch of an essential guide for our Home First programme. Home First could be likened to what is described as the ‘Goldilocks approach’ – the key aim is to deliver care that is ‘just right’ as opposed to too much or...
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 30...
