Social work and schools play part in supporting local communities
Over 200 jackets have been donated to help those less fortunate during an annual appeal by South Lanarkshire Council (SLC). The Winter Jacket project is a collaboration with local schools that involves laundered and redistributed jackets donated to children and...
Migraine support
Migraine is a common, severe and painful condition that can affect anyone at any time. Attacks can make it difficult to function properly and can last between 4 hours and three days. If you are one of the one in seven who suffer sever migraines, there is support...
Hand Hygiene Is Everyone’s Responsibility
Staff are being reminded about good hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of infections this winter. Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing both in the community and hospital admissions. The increase is having a significant effect on our levels of staff...
We’re urging local residents to get vaccinated
It’s more important than ever that people across Lanarkshire, who are eligible, get their flu vaccination. Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing both in the community and hospital admissions. The flu vaccine is the best possible protection against the virus which...
Staff flu vaccine
It is now even more important that health and social care staff get their flu vaccination. Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing both in the community and hospital admissions. The increase is having a significant effect on our levels of staff sickness across all...
Free slap-up Christmas lunch in hospital restaurant
Local older people and their carers from South Wishaw Parish Church enjoyed some festive fun and a free Christmas lunch laid on by our catering team at University Hospital Wishaw.
QNIS Awards 2024
Two of our staff have achieved a remarkable milestone by being named among only 21 nurses in Scotland to receive the esteemed title of Queen’s Nurse this year. Lauren Magunnigal, a charge nurse in University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire Older Adult...
Colleagues gather to share realistic medicine vision
Our annual Realistic Medicine Conference was a great success, with nearly 70 colleagues attending. All NHS Lanarkshire and university health and social care partnership staff were invited to the in-person event, at University Hospital Hairmyres lecture theatre....
New Head of Health and Social Care
South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership is delighted to confirm the appointment of Paul O’Neill as Head of Health and Social Care. Following a highly competitive interview process, Paul formally started in his new role on Monday 9 December...
