Joyce was born at Monklands – and her career was bred there
Chief Pharmacy Technician Joyce Higgins has a long affinity with Monklands – she was born on the site and spent over four decades working at the hospital. A large group of staff gathered to farewell Joyce, who has retired after 45 years’ NHS service in Lanarkshire –...
Raising awareness of Talk Money Week 2024
We’re once again supporting Talk Money Week which is running from Monday 04 to Friday 08 November. Led by the Money and Pensions Service, Talk Money Week inspires people to ‘do one thing’, however small, that improves their financial wellbeing – and tell others about...
Menopause support group celebrates its second anniversary
Members from University Hospital Wishaw’s menopause support group took time at their recent monthly meeting to celebrate the group’s second anniversary. In attendance were the founders of Menopause Warriors Scotland who paid a special visit to see how the group was...
CAMHS extends age range to support more young people
Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is implementing a significant change to its referral criteria, extending support to all young people up to their 18th birthday, effective Monday 28 October. This important update removes previous age restrictions...
And . . . Breathe. New animation is a vital tool for health and wellbeing
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new animation – designed to promote healthy breathing patterns. Available here, the animation guides people through simple exercises to support physical and mental well-being. Carolyn Bell, Physiotherapy Lead for Respiratory...
Senior Team Visit METC
NHS Lanarkshire is leading the way on medical education and training nowhere more so than in the Ken Corsar Medical Education Training Centre (METC). METC is at the heart of shaping our medical and clinical staff of the future and last week a number of our senior team...
Calling NHS Lanarkshire career ambassadors
Would you like to help inspire NHS Lanarkshire’s workforce of tomorrow? By investing in the next generation, you will contribute to building the talent pipeline for our NHS. Do you want to connect with schools and inspire young people? Would you enjoy sharing...
Mental Health team scoops Policing Partner of the Year award
Our Psychiatric Liaison Nursing Service (PLNS) was named the winners of the Policing Partner of the Year and Outstanding External Partner at Police Scotland’s Chief Constable’s Bravery and Excellence awards at Tulliallan. Both awards were a result of the team’s...
Walkabout of the Urology Hub Gives Enormous Hope for the Future
There are many successful initiatives and projects across NHS Lanarkshire which are making a massive difference to patients’ lives and one such success story is the Centre of Excellence for Urology. Recently our Chair, Martin Hill, Board Vice Chair, Ally Boyle, and...
