Confidential contacts provide whistleblowing safe space
Whistleblowing confidential contact Abi Campbell explains her role in providing a safe space for staff who want to raise a concern about patient safety or other harm. Abi explains: “My role as a confidential contact is to be a first point of contact and support for...
Operation FLOW 2 progress update from Wishaw
The senior team at University Hospital Wishaw have provided an update on the progress of Operation FLOW 2 in a video message for staff. Hospital site director Claire Ritchie, chief of medical services Dr Ken Dagg, chief of nursing services David Watson and chief...
Dedicated Lanarkshire staff fill first Scottish Improvement Framework Skills course
NHS Lanarkshire’s first course of Scottish Improvement Framework Skills (SIFS) is now full and the Primary Care Improvement Team are delighted to welcome everyone to the programme commencing on Wednesday 23 August. SIFS is a crucial way to support staff on their...
UH Wishaw volunteer wins award
A University Hospital Wishaw volunteer has won an NHS Lanarkshire Staff Award for his work helping patients within the hospital. Robert Bogan, who jointly won in the volunteer category, has worked between the emergency department and as a front of house volunteer. In...
Study aims to cut children’s exposure to second-hand smoke
A new research study aiming to tackle the number of children breathing in second-hand smoke at home is launching in Lanarkshire. The study, which is being led by researchers at the University of Stirling in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire and the University of...
Pre-Operative Assessment Team win award
The Pan Lanarkshire Pre-Operative Assessment Team, have won an award for innovation and improvement. The team, who won at NHS Lanarkshire’s Staff Awards 2023, assess and prepare patients for surgical procedures. The team aim to reduce risk of surgery cancellations,...
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. Three...
Quality is everyone’s business
NHS Lanarkshire has launched its Quality Strategy 2023-2029 for Lanarkshire. The strategy provides a clear direction of how everyone in NHS Lanarkshire will deliver high quality healthcare. It puts our service users and staff at the heart of that work, recognising...
Inspirational health visitor wins award
An inspirational health visitor has won an NHS Lanarkshire Staff Award for their work within the community. Lorna Colquhoun, who won in the volunteer category, established the Airdrie charity ‘Bear Necessities’, which provides vital support and urgent essentials for...
