Local MSP visits Falls team
Fulton MacGregor MSP visited our specialist falls team at Coathill Hospital in Coatbridge this week to highlight the excellent ongoing work in Lanarkshire to prevent falls and keep our community safe. As one of the first dedicated falls services in Scotland, this...
Discover the Secrets to Better Sleep and Wellbeing
Staff across NHS Lanarkshire are invited to an enlightening online workshop aimed at helping improve sleep. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore the vital role sleep plays in our health and wellbeing, gaining valuable insights and practical tips to...
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. 25 per...
CAMHS extends age range to support more young people
Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is implementing a significant change to its referral criteria, extending support to all young people up to their 18th birthday, effective Monday 28 October. This important update removes previous age restrictions...
And . . . Breathe. New animation is a vital tool for health and wellbeing
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new animation – designed to promote healthy breathing patterns. Available here, the animation guides people through simple exercises to support physical and mental well-being. Carolyn Bell, Physiotherapy Lead for Respiratory...
October is Health Literacy Month – what can I do to help my patients?
Throughout October, NHS Lanarkshire is marking Health Literacy Month to raise awareness of the importance of ensuring that health information is accessible and understandable for all. With research showing that one-quarter of the Scottish population faces occasional...
RSV Vaccination Programme Evaluation
Public Health Scotland is working in collaboration with NHS Health Boards to gather important feedback on the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme in Scotland. As part of the evaluation there is a short online survey that eligible staff are being...
Clinical supervision for nurses and midwives survey
Clinical supervision is essential across the nursing and midwifery workforce to support and provide professional reflection in your roles. The importance of supporting, valuing and developing staff is well reported across literature and there are key national drivers...
Senior Team Visit METC
NHS Lanarkshire is leading the way on medical education and training nowhere more so than in the Ken Corsar Medical Education Training Centre (METC). METC is at the heart of shaping our medical and clinical staff of the future and last week a number of our senior team...
