Smoking burns your money as well as your cigarettes
NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lothian have joined forces to support people who wish to quit smoking. They’ve launched a new campaign focusing on the harmful effects smoking has on people’s health and bank accounts. As the cost of living...
Join your free, local Weigh to Go class!
To continue to support those who wish to lead a healthier lifestyle, including NHS Lanarkshire employees, NHS Lanarkshire has extended its free 15-week weight management group Weigh to Go, and introduced a new Weigh to Go Maintenance programme. You can book in for the...
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...
Green health initiatives within patient care
Research shows that spending time outdoors plays an important role in improving our overall health and wellbeing. NHS Lanarkshire supports residents to access opportunities within local greenspace, parks and nature to further support their mental and physical health....
Operation FLOW
On Friday we launched Operation FLOW – a major new programme to reduce the current health service pressures in Lanarkshire. Focused Lanarkshire Optimal Whole System This is a fantastic opportunity that will bring the whole health and care system in Lanarkshire...
Ways to look after your financial wellbeing
Regardless of how good you are with money the cost of living crisis is making financial wellbeing a priority for most people. There are many sources of help and advice available to NHS Lanarkshire staff. The NHS Credit Union is a person-centred co-operative owned and...
Gastroenterology pharmacy team wins prestigious award
The Gastroenterology pharmacy team was recently awarded ‘Hospital Pharmacy Team of the Year 2022’ at the Scottish Healthcare Awards in November. The team, established in June 2021, were recognised for their new and innovative work by a panel of judges from across the...
Win one month’s membership to Hang On Climbing
We have teamed up with NHS Staff Benefits and Hang On Climbing to offer one lucky reader one month’s membership to its rock climbing premises in Hamilton. Hang On Climbing has over 600 square metres of bouldering surface and has over 180 routes, ranging from beginner...
Chief executive staff message
Jann delivers this week’s message from University Hospital Wishaw. Jann has visited the three acute hospitals this week, meeting the teams in the emergency departments and assessment areas. Jann was impressed to hear about the work staff have undertaken in...
