Stop Pressure Ulcer Day 2023
Stop Pressure Ulcer Day takes place globally every year, every third Thursday of November. The day is dedicated to raising awareness and disseminating knowledge about the issue of pressure ulcers/injuries. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, pressure sore or...
Celebrating Community & Primary Care Advanced Practitioners
This Advanced Practice Week, 12-18 November, NHS Lanarkshire’s Advanced Practitioners are taking to social media to highlight what they love about their role and how they ensure patients are receiving the right care in the right place at the right time this winter and...
Staff at West of Scotland Laundry Raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness
The West of Scotland Laundry (WoSL) staff wellbeing group successfully raised money for breast cancer awareness through a fundraising event. The group raised money by serving a delightful buffet of baked delicacies at afternoon tea and coffee morning. Everyone in...
Big Shout Out – Staff from the Acute Knee team
Staff from the Acute Knee team in NHS Lanarkshire have received a Big Shout Out for the multidisciplinary approach to providing knee care for patients across Lanarkshire. The team aim to get patients seen by the right person as quickly as possible, ensuring a...
Paediatric Diabetes Team fundraise for World Diabetes Day 2023!
In honour of World Diabetes Day on November 14, the Lanarkshire Paediatric Diabetes team, housed at University Hospital Wishaw, is holding fundraising events. Children with diabetes who have been diagnosed and are currently receiving care are supported by the team....
Dedicated service offering patients right care in right place
A service which is supporting patients who need urgent or unscheduled care is working with colleagues to direct patients to the most appropriate service for their condition, so that they receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The Flow...
The books we loved
Thanks to all the staff who joined us for our session in staff health and wellbeing week to talk about the Books We Loved. Please use the link to see all the books that were recommended. Our usual online book club runs monthly so if you are interested in some book...
International Fraud Awareness Week 2023
International Fraud Awareness Week (IFAW) 2023 takes place 12-18 November when organisations across the globe dedicate time to raise awareness about fraud. The annual event, now in its 24th year, aims to educate individuals and organisations about the importance of...
Could you be a NHS careers ambassador?
As an Anchor organisation and Employer of choice, we recognise the link between health and work and the need to widen access to its workforce and enhance the life chances of those within its local communities. Lorraine Scott, HR Business Partner – Employability,...
