Successful MSK physio education day for primary care staff
Almost 40 members of staff working in primary care recently attended an education day in the Medical Education Centre, Kirklands to learn more about musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment and management, along with the range of resources available to patients. Delegates at...
NHS Lanarkshire shines a light on Purple Day to raise epilepsy awareness
Hospitals across Lanarkshire will glow purple today as NHS Lanarkshire marks Purple Day, a global initiative to raise awareness and support for people living with epilepsy. Epilepsy affects around 50 million people worldwide, including an estimated one in 100 people...
Positive progress on mental health services in Lanarkshire
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, which hosts mental health services across Lanarkshire, has released an update on the delivery of its Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan, highlighting significant progress in making it easier for people to access...
Putting a focus on tuberculosis
On World TB Day, we’re underlining our commitment to tackling tuberculosis through early detection, effective treatment and continuous public awareness. TB remains a global health challenge but we’re determined to reduce its impact both locally and globally. Our...
Care at Home team are a story worth telling for sports journalist Dixon
Dixon Blackstock’s story is one of passion, resilience and gratitude. His journey — as a renowned sports journalist reporting on the world’s greatest stars to receiving support from the outstanding Rutherglen and Cambuslang Care at Home team — illustrates the power of...
Teamwork in action – supporting our ambulance service
NHS Lanarkshire staff at Lady Home Hospital in Clydesdale have warmly welcomed Paramedic Clinical Team Leader Craig Hill (pictured left) and his colleagues from the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), who are temporarily using the site as a rest area while vital...
New video highlights how staff can support the No Smoking Legislation
The Quit Your Way team has put together a short and engaging video for NHS Lanarkshire staff to find out everything they need to know about supporting the No Smoking Legislation, which makes it illegal for anyone to smoke within 15 metres of a hospital building....
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. Get 15%...
Protect your smile to boost happiness
We’re talking about mouths – because it’s World Oral Health Day. Geraldeen Irving, Clinical Director of NHS Lanarkshire’s Public Dental Service (pictured), said: “Each year, World Oral Health Day spotlights key areas about the topic. “This year’s...
