Quick Care for Minor Injuries
As the school summer holidays start, NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging residents to take extra precautions to stay safe and healthy during the warmer months. Dr Gordon McNeish, NHS Lanarkshire Associate Medical Director for Unscheduled Care, said: “Outdoor activities are...
Pioneering Community Appointment Days
Over 500 people have attended a first-in-Scotland event that brought a range of health and care services under one roof – in the heart of a community. As part of a wider program of transforming and improving service provision, innovative Community Appointment...
Study launched to cut children’s exposure to second-hand smoke
A new research study aiming to tackle the number of children breathing in second-hand smoke at home has launched in Lanarkshire and is recruiting participants to take part. The study, which is being led by researchers at the University of Stirling in partnership with...
Inspirational initiative helps learning needs students in search for employment
An inspirational NHS Lanarkshire initiative that helps young people with autism and learning disabilities into employment celebrated its latest students’ achievements at a packed graduation ceremony. DFN Project Search, which has been running since 2010, is an...
New feature boosts innovative patient observations system
Our digital patient observations system is going from strength to strength with the addition of a new feature to alert staff to take action. Spearheaded by the project to create the new University Hospital Monklands, Patientrack has been introduced in wards in our...
Good clinical practice training
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training is available to all staff within NHS Lanarkshire who plan on or currently practice clinical research and require the necessary certification to do so. Both the Introduction to GCP course, which is for those who have either not...
Briar Centre official opening
The Briar Centre, the newest addition to NHS Lanarkshire’s award-winning community brain injury rehabilitation service, has been officially opened by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. The Health Secretary marked the occasion by unveiling a plaque...
National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day
Wednesday (19 June) is National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day, when we are celebrating the essential work of all estates and facilities professionals in the delivery of health and social care to people across Lanarkshire. Estates and facilities services are...
New neonatal dietetic service celebrates its launch
NHS Lanarkshire’s new neonatal dietetic service held a launch event in the sanctuary at University Hospital Wishaw earlier this year which incorporated education sessions and a ‘bake for BLISS’ cake sale, raising an amazing £282. The new service consists of two whole...
