Firebreak: reducing occupancy ahead of winter
This week will see the start of a short, targeted firebreak across the whole-system – community and acute sites. The focus will be as follows: Reducing our occupancy – even by a relatively small amount – can make a huge difference to our patients and...
It’s Mouth Cancer Action Month!
NHS Lanarkshire’s health improvement team is promoting the national Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign which runs for the whole month of November. The campaign aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer and save lives by promoting the values of prevention and early...
NHS Scotland Chief witnesses sophisticated care and expertise
NHS Scotland Chief Executive, Caroline Lamb, has visited care staff in South Lanarkshire. The visit brought into clear focus how a combination of increasingly sophisticated care and expertise is being delivered — compassionately — in the heart of communities. Ms Lamb...
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. Enjoy 20...
True Norths newsletter out now
The quality department have developed a newsletter detailing your guide to the True Norths. Each edition of the newsletter will have an animation to explain the true Norths as well as supporting resources. This first edition focuses on person-centred care. Any...
Deadline for staff to take part in culture survey
Staff have until midnight on Sunday 19 November to have their say on what it is like to work in NHS Lanarkshire. The survey (called the culture assessment tool) has been designed to provide more information on how our values are lived, the behaviours we see at work...
Stop Pressure Ulcer Day 2023
Stop Pressure Ulcer Day takes place globally every year, every third Thursday of November. The day is dedicated to raising awareness and disseminating knowledge about the issue of pressure ulcers/injuries. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, pressure sore or...
Celebrating Community & Primary Care Advanced Practitioners
This Advanced Practice Week, 12-18 November, NHS Lanarkshire’s Advanced Practitioners are taking to social media to highlight what they love about their role and how they ensure patients are receiving the right care in the right place at the right time this winter and...
Staff at West of Scotland Laundry Raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness
The West of Scotland Laundry (WoSL) staff wellbeing group successfully raised money for breast cancer awareness through a fundraising event. The group raised money by serving a delightful buffet of baked delicacies at afternoon tea and coffee morning. Everyone in...
