Oriental dragon arrives at Kirklands!
Visitors are astounded as an Oriental dragon arrives at Kirklands! For several weeks, in-patients at Kylepark Assessment and Treatment Centre passionately designed and constructed their contribution for the 2023 Bothwell Scarecrow Festival. After winning an award the...
Lifeline for survivors of sexual violence
In a life changing initiative to empower young women affected by sexual violence, the Tenancy Sustainment 4 Survivors (TS4S) service has been launched in North Lanarkshire, and will soon be expanding into South Lanarkshire. This pioneering strategy, provided by SAY...
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. First two...
World Sepsis Day
Today is World Sepsis Day. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition which kills more people than prostate, bowel and breast cancer combined. Also known as septicaemia or blood poisoning, sepsis occurs when the body’s attempt to fight an infection results in the immune...
The Big Shout Out – Neonatal Team
Pictured: Michelle Brooks, advanced specialist nurse in neonatal practice education and Mahmoud Montasser, neonatal consultant Staff from the neonatal team at University Hospital Wishaw have received a Big Shout Out for the excellent care they provide to Lanarkshire’s...
Discharges from hospital to care homes
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) issued a letter on 9 August, 2023 providing an update on changes to Scottish Government testing which set out a pause on routine testing with the exception of patients being discharged from hospital to care homes and hospices. This is...
Retirement of district nurse Elaine Britton
District nurse Elaine Britton is retiring after almost 44 years of service. Elaine began her training in Monklands Hospital in 1979, she then qualified in 1980 and worked in the Intensive Care unit within the hospital. Before opting to undertake a life-altering...
Free bike loans for NHS staff!
NHS Lanarkshire, GBT Shotts and Paths for All are continuing to supply NHSL staff with free access to more e-bikes. The project has relaunched and there are now an additional 18 Dawes Arc 2 folding e-bikes are on offer for bands 2-5 and student nurses. Staff within...
New Alcohol and Drug Partnership website
North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership are delighted to launch a new website. The website provides a central source of information, advice and support around alcohol and drugs and services operating both locally and nationally. The site has been developed...
