Espresso webinar series continues
The Interface Division is reminding all staff of their Espresso Webinar Series. These short, engaging sessions are designed to provide a jargon-free overview of the division’s work, what it means for you, our patients and the wider system. Feedback from those who have...
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. Enjoy...
Big Shout Out to the Learning Disability Forensic Service
The Learning Disability Forensic Service has received a well-deserved Big Shout Out for their innovative approach to delivering specialised, equitable care. This small yet highly skilled team is dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities who have...
Winter Ready: Let Your Local Pharmacy Be Your First Stop for Health Advice
When winter illnesses strike, your local pharmacy is ready to help with expert advice and treatments for minor health concerns. From colds and sore throats to aches and pains, Lanarkshire’s community pharmacies offer quick, professional support, with no appointment...
Still Time to Get Your Flu Vaccine
As we approach the festive period, there is still time for health and social care staff to get their flu vaccination to protect themselves and those around them including patients and their families. The flu vaccine is offered every year to provide the best possible...
Choose the Right Care This Winter: NHS Lanarkshire’s Guide to Healthcare Options
As the weather gets colder, NHS Lanarkshire is supporting local residents to choose the right care for their health needs this winter. By using the most appropriate healthcare services available, residents can receive quicker treatment in the most appropriate...
Unpaid carers recognised on Carers Rights Day
Lanarkshire Carers highlighted the invaluable role of unpaid carers and advocated for greater levels of investment on Carers Rights Day (Thursday 21 November 2024). Local elected representatives were invited to both Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Airdrie and Lanarkshire...
Event boosts strategic approach to frailty care
Our frailty strategy was the centre of focus at a busy event last week. The meeting, the NHS Lanarkshire Strategy for Preventing and Managing Frailty: One Year On, had two main purposes, explained Hazel Gilmour, NMAPH Frailty Consultant. Hazel said: “The first was to...
ReSPECT Campaign
ReSPECT, which stands for Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment, is a two-way discussion that takes place between the patient and a member of our healthcare staff. ReSPECT captures the discussion of the patient’s wishes and recommendations for care...
