CAMHS set to dramatically slash waiting times for appointment
Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has introduced a new way of working which allow patients to pick their appointment dates and times. The service is now using the CAPA (The Choice and Partnership Approach) model. Developed by CAMHS consultant...
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. 22 per...
National Rising Star Award for Lewis
Lewis Mackay, occupational therapy advanced practitioner for digital leadership and transformation, was successful in receiving The Rising Star award as part of the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2023. This was in recognition of the approach he has taken to the digital...
The Big Shout Out – Camglen Treatment Room Team
The team from the Camglen Treatment Room have received a Big Shout Out for their work to improve the care of those being treated for leg ulcers. The team, who are based at Rutherglen Health Centre, introduced Doppler scanning for patients with an ulcer that has not...
Vaccination appointments for infants and young children
We are now issuing appointment letters to the parents/carers of infants and children aged 6 months to 4 years who have a condition that puts them at higher risk of serious illness and have been identified through their health records as being eligible for the COVID-19...
World No Tobacco Day – Over 1000 smoking quits in 2022
Today is World No Tobacco Day (Wed 31 May) and to support this event, NHS Lanarkshire’s Quit Your Way team is celebrating the 1000+ Lanarkshire residents who quit smoking with its service from Jan 2022 – Dec 2022. The Quit Your Way service offers 12-weeks of free...
And We’re Off! The Walking Challenge has Commenced!
The Walking Challenge has kicked off at Bute, with 371 teams and 1400 staff members taking part to walk to Shetland via the Scottish Isles – virtually! This year, we’ve had a record number of sign ups, as all 1400 spaces have been filled for the first time. This...
Our new CAMHS logo wins the hearts of voting public
After months of research, creative design and public voting, our new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) logo has been officially chosen. Following an extensive four-month research and design process, the modern heart-shaped logo was chosen following a...
Corporate teams take part in iMatter staff survey
Teams within corporate services have received their iMatter questionnaires and are being asked to complete them by Monday 12 June. The iMatter continuous improvement model has been designed with the input of staff throughout NHS Scotland to help individuals, teams and...
