Celebrations as first cohort of Assistant Practitioners graduate
Our first cohort of trainee Assistant Practitioners (tAPs) have graduated after a ceremony at New College Lanarkshire recognising their hard work, dedication, and commitment to enhancing patient care. Launched last January, the tAP programme was developed to address...
Band 5 Nursing Question & Answer Session
Join us on 31/03/2025 at 9:30am on our dedicated MS Teams channel for a Q&A Session for B5 Nurses who are going through or beginning their review submissions. For the hour, we will be available answering any questions you may have on the process. As we...
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...
