Young people in Motherwell lead initiative for smoke-free spaces
A group of passionate young people from Motherwell have taken the lead in promoting smoke-free environments in their local community to help protect children’s health and wellbeing. Two Motherwell youth groups worked together to create a powerful and positive...
New smear test videos as spotlight falls on cervical screening
As we put a spotlight on Cervical Screening Awareness Week (19-24 June), we’ve launched new videos encouraging women from our South Asian community to go for their smear test. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Public Health, said: “We’ve created two...
Public Health Annual Report – art winner
This year’s Director of Public Health Annual Report, which focuses on the health of children and young people, features artwork created by children from across Lanarkshire, and a number of the pieces were used in the report. The children were asked to draw their...
Big Shout Out to Hairmyres pharmacy team
The pharmacy team at University Hospital Hairmyres is getting a Big Shout Out for its fantastic commitment to providing effective, safe and efficient care and logistics. Anthony Carson, the hospital’s Head of Pharmacy, said: “We have a dedicated team who work across...
National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day 2025
Today, we proudly mark National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day – a day dedicated to recognising the vital work of our estates and facilities colleagues across NHS Lanarkshire. Colin Lauder, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Planning, Property and...
Director of acute services encourages staff to take part in iMatter
Teams within the acute directorate have received their iMatter questionnaires and are being asked to complete them by Monday 23 June. The iMatter continuous improvement model has been designed with the input of staff throughout NHS Scotland to help individuals, teams...
Celebrating our Foundation Apprenticeships
We’re delighted to have hosted another successful round of Foundation Apprenticeships, offering senior pupils a vocational pathway. The apprenticeships combine work-based placements with the opportunity to work toward the equivalent of a SQA Higher qualification....
Band 5 Nursing Review – Q&A Session
Join us on 23/06/2025 at 11:30am on our dedicated MS Teams channel for the next Q & A Session for B5 Nurses who are going through or beginning their review submissions. For the hour, we will be available answering any questions you may have on the process. As we...
Help Shape Our First Anti-Racism Plan
NHS Lanarkshire is developing its first anti-racism plan – and all colleagues are being invited to help shape it. The draft plan outlines our proposed priorities and actions to address racism, support our diverse workforce and ensure equity in care. This is just...
