Change someone’s life this No Smoking Day
Today (Wednesday 12 March) is No Smoking Day – an opportunity for anyone who smokes to take a step toward a healthier, smoke-free future. The benefits of quitting smoking are countless, but the most significant advantages include improved physical health,...
Jimmy’s story shines in McKillop Gardens’ glowing report
McKillop Gardens care home in East Kilbride has received glowing feedback in a recent unannounced inspection, reaffirming its commitment to providing exceptional care and support to residents. The positive report highlights the home’s strong leadership, dedicated...
Significant progress in tackling drug and alcohol issues across North Lanarkshire
The North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (NLADP) has reported further progress in reducing alcohol and drug-related harms across communities through its comprehensive support programmes and interventions. A report to North Lanarkshire Integration Joint...
Champions highlight Care Day 2025
More than 200 young people and care professionals from across South Lanarkshire have come together to celebrate Care Day 2025. This year’s event was planned and delivered by the South Lanarkshire Champions Board whose members talked about their personal experiences...
Countdown to Staff Health & Wellbeing Week 2025
With less than a week to go, preparations are well underway for Staff Health & Wellbeing Week 2025, which takes place from 10-16 March. This year’s programme is designed to support NHS Lanarkshire staff in looking after their mental, physical, and financial...
A Bold New Collaboration Has Launched In South Lanarkshire
The Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland plans to tackle health inequalities and bring about significant change to reduce health inequalities in three of Scotland’s local authority areas including South Lanarkshire Council. Over the next two years, this...
New Waste Management Training Modules Launching to Improve Compliance
NHS Lanarkshire is rolling out new mandatory Waste Management Training Modules to ensure all staff are equipped with the latest knowledge on waste segregation, handling, and disposal. The modules, which go live on Monday, 3 March 2025, are tailored to different roles...
Active Wards
Supporting patients to remain as active as possible while in hospital by doing activities that are important to them is extremely beneficial. Active Wards aims to support people to be as active as possible while in hospital and encourages all patients, visitors and...
Schools event tackles gender-based violence
The Lanarkshire Blood Borne Virus Network (BBV) and NHS Lanarkshire’s Gender Based Violence service played a key role in the recent Preventing and Responding to Gender Based Violence in Schools event. Working with Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre, North Lanarkshire...
