New staff workshop aims to boost financial resilience
A free online workshop designed to help NHS Lanarkshire staff feel more in control of their money is being held this November. Building Financial Resilience – With Your NHS Credit Union will take place on Wednesday 5 November, from 10am to 11am via Microsoft Teams....
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection saves lives
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of breast screening and early detection. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Scotland, with one in nine developing the disease during their lifetime. Women are five times...
A Round of Applause for All Our AHP Colleagues on National AHP Day
Today we celebrate our allied health professionals (AHPs) and the work they do to support patients across Lanarkshire. National AHP Day 2025 is a day to celebrate the contributions of Allied Health Professionals not only in Lanarkshire but across the country and...
Emotions high as honour for staff is hosted by NHS Lanarkshire
There were moments of high emotion when we hosted a display of the George Cross that was awarded to all NHS Scotland staff. Some colleagues were close to tears as they saw and held the medal at Kirklands HQ. Awarded to the NHS throughout the UK by Her Majesty The...
World Mental Health Day message: ‘Help is just a click away’
World Mental Health Day was marked across NHS Lanarkshire on Thursday 10 October — but the need for mental health support doesn’t begin and end with a single day. Staff are being reminded that support is available year-round through a network of local and national...
Getting it Right for Every Child – 7-minute briefing now available
North Lanarkshire’s multi-agency GIRFEC Delivery Group has developed a new GIRFEC 7-minute briefing for staff. The briefing provides an overview of the refreshed national GIRFEC guidance and National Practice Model, clarifies the roles of the Named Person and Lead...
Lanarkshire wide launch of gentamicin safety wristbands
NHS Lanarkshire is extending its yellow Intravenous Gentamicin wristband scheme to every adult inpatient ward, adult patients receiving intravenous gentamicin in the renal dialysis unit and Hospital at Home service. The move follows a successful pilot at University...
Celebrating excellence at the NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards 2025
Colleagues from across NHS Lanarkshire came together on Wednesday 8 October for an evening of celebration, pride and inspiration at the 2025 Staff Awards. The annual ceremony recognised the outstanding individuals and teams who go above and beyond every day to deliver...
Introducing the Interface Pathway co-design process: An essential guide
NHS Lanarkshire has introduced a new, collaborative route for staff to put forward ideas and help improve the pathways that link primary and secondary care. Known as the Interface Pathway Co-design Process, the collaborative framework gives staff a clear method to...
