Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service success
Chief Executive, Professor Jann Gardner, and colleagues from the Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service (RCDS) were delighted to host a visit from Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care. The Cabinet Secretary heard from clinical staff and...
Essential guide brings clarity to Home First approach
Efforts continue apace in Lanarkshire to deliver a programme called Home First – with the relaunch of a staff and partner essential guide. Home First could be likened to what’s described as ‘Goldilocks approach’ – the key aim is to deliver care that’s ‘just right’ as...
PHS Vaccination Survey
The Public Health Scotland Vaccination Survey, which is gathering Health and Social Care staff feedback on the Winter 2023 vaccination programme via a short online national survey, is due to end tomorrow (Tuesday 5 March). If you have not already done so please take...
Cabinet Secretary video message
Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, visited NHS Lanarkshire yesterday to hear about the Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service. During this visit, the Cabinet Secretary took time to record a video message for staff across NHS...
Ministerial visit to neonatal unit and stroke hub
NHS Lanarkshire’s Chief Executive Professor Jann Gardner and colleagues welcomed Jenni Minto, Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health and MSP Clare Adamson to visit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the digitally-enhanced stroke rehabilitation hub at...
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. 30 per...
Driving force behind a labour of love
The collective dedication driving care services in South Lanarkshire has been brought into sharp focus – via a remarkable individual accolade. And Debra Allison, unit manager with South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership, has dedicated the...
Celebrating NHS demonstrator programme
In response to the no-one left behind agenda, the NHS demonstrator programme was developed, and the first cohort ran in September 2022 to March 2023. The programme was aimed at attracting long-term unemployed individuals, aged 25+, back into the labour market. The...
Confidential contacts provide whistleblowing safe space
Whistleblowing confidential contact Abi Campbell explains her role in providing a safe space for staff who want to raise a concern about patient safety or other harm. Abi explains: “My role as a confidential contact is to be a first point of contact and support for...
