Still Time To Get Your Flu Vaccination
There is not much more time for health and social care staff to get their flu vaccination to protect themselves and those around them including patients and their families. The flu vaccine is offered every year to provide the best possible protection against the virus...
Our new values branding is popping up across Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire’s new Values branding is now popping up across our sites, bringing our recently launched values to life in bright, visible and accessible ways. The first installation at Kirklands is complete, with bold wall decals and graphics now helping staff,...
Catch up: why sleep really matters – insights from Professor Colin Espie
Staff who missed our popular sleep workshop last autumn can now catch up online, with expert insight into why good sleep is so vital for our health, wellbeing and day-to-day functioning. The session, delivered in October 2024, was led by Professor Colin Espie, a...
Escape the Vape – New Instagram
NHS Lanarkshire’s Stop Smoking Team has created a new Instagram page to share information about vaping, particularly for young people. The page uses the ‘Escape the Vape’ branding and theme developed by art and design students at New College Lanarkshire and is aimed...
New on-demand toolkit launched to support learning and development
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new on-demand learning and development toolkit, providing staff with a flexible, accessible resource that can be used anytime, anywhere. The toolkit has been developed to support staff learning by bringing together practical guidance,...
New animation launched to highlight the five principles of good sleep health
A new animation designed to help people understand and improve their sleep health has been launched, bringing together expert insight and practical advice in an accessible, easy-to-understand format. The animation is hosted on the The Sleep Charity website and forms...
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. February...
Turn 2026 into the year you quit smoking
As we kick-start 2026, NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging people considering quitting smoking to make this the year they stop – with free, tailored support available through its Quit Your Way service. While strong willpower is a great start, expert support can make...
Answer the SIREN call to help study into staff seasonal illness
You have the opportunity to take part in research into seasonal illness affecting staff. The SIREN+ study involves a large group of healthcare workers and has helped answer important questions about respiratory viruses and has guided national policy. Cat Simpson,...
