Ambassadors are helping to inspire future careers
Staff are connecting with local students to inspire future careers in health and social care. NHS Lanarkshire’s Careers Ambassador Programme – run in partnership with the Inspiring the Future platform – was launched in October 2023. To date, all 43 secondary schools...
NHS Scotland event resources now available
A wealth of learning from the NHS Scotland Event 2025 is now available online – offering valuable insights, inspiration and practical tools, whether you attended or not. The resources provide an opportunity to explore the latest thinking, innovation and best...
Remember to complete your waste management training modules
NHS Lanarkshire has new mandatory waste management training modules to ensure all staff are equipped with the latest knowledge on waste segregation, handling and disposal. The learnPro modules are tailored to different roles across the organisation to improve...
Blantyre LIFE leads the way in digital health and care innovation
Blantyre LIFE is setting a new benchmark for digital health and care innovation, following a visit by Health and Social Care Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray MSP, who praised the “real integration” of technology and community-based support. Mr Gray was welcomed by...
Face-to-face stop smoking support comes to Coatbridge
Lanarkshire residents looking for extra support to quit smoking can now stop by the Quit Your Way team’s new one-to-one drop-in sessions. Those who attend can expect advice, information and free Nicotine Replacement Therapy to support them throughout their quit....
Think before you throw
We’re urging every member of staff to pause before you bin and make sure metal items, loose batteries and small battery‑powered devices are placed in the correct waste stream. This reminder comes after recent safety observations at the health board’s clinical waste...
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire appoints director of nursing
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire has appointed Joanne Jenkins as Director of Nursing, following a successful year serving as interim Director of Nursing. Joanne has worked as a nurse for 35 years, starting her career at Stonehouse Hospital and has...
Farewell to Raymond – A Lanarkshire Legacy
After more than 33 years of dedicated service, Raymond Hamill, NHS Lanarkshire’s Senior Research and Development Manager, has retired. Raymond began his NHS journey at Monklands District General Hospital in February 1991 and has been instrumental in shaping the health...
Staff have tackling virus at HaRT
As we mark World Hepatitis Day, our staff have explained how they’re helping to tackle the virus. We’re supporting Scotland’s hepatitis C elimination strategy through the pan-Lanarkshire Harm Reduction Team (HaRT), based at Coathill Hospital in Coatbridge. Leon Wylie,...
