No Need to Fall App Onto Phase 2
An innovative digital project to help people who fall or are at high risk of falling has secured funding for its second phase. ‘No Need To Fall’ is a new app being co-designed with people who have lived experience of falls and those who provide support and care. The...
Care Opinion training dates
A list of dates and training sessions are listed below. Staff can sign up directly. The HSCP officially launched Care Opinion last December, providing an online space for patients, service users, families, and unpaid carers to post their feedback and experiences. Ms...
New leadership changes in director roles
We are delighted to welcome our new director of acute services and our new interface director to their leadership positions within NHS Lanarkshire. Russell Coulthard has taken up the role of director of acute services as of Monday 15 April 2024. Russell will lead the...
Bowel cancer awareness month
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Scotland. Being aware of the key symptoms and contacting your GP practice can help increase the chances of an early diagnosis. The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more...
Phone first for faster treatment
To avoid long waiting times in A&E, phone 111 first. By doing so, Lanarkshire residents can be treated quicker and could be given priority at a minor injuries unit. Dr Gordon McNeish, NHS Lanarkshire Associate Medical Director for Unscheduled Care, said: “Our Flow...
New University Hospital Monklands – Flash Report March 2024
Catch up on the latest developments in some of the workstreams for The Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) – our exciting vision for a replacement University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat, Airdrie. Our monthly Flash Reports have a new home on the dedicated...
New Director of Finance
Michael Breen has started in his role of NHS Lanarkshire’s new Director of Finance. Michael joined Lanarkshire on 1 April 2024 from his previous role as Director of Finance with NHS Golden Jubilee. He takes over from Laura Ace, who retires in May this year. Professor...
Plans supported to protect the most vulnerable in face of £33 million funding gap
Health and social care leaders have agreed a suite of proposals as they continue to negotiate a profoundly challenging financial outlook. South Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) members, at a meeting yesterday, reaffirmed that the wellbeing and safety of...
Safe staffing legislation comes into effect on 1 April
The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 will come into effect on 1 April 2024. The intent of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act isn’t a new concept. It builds on existing legislation, policy, local practice and guiding principles (see below those...
