Speak your mind: What is it like working in NHS Lanarkshire?
NHS Lanarkshire has commissioned Affina Organisation Development (AOD) to explore and assess the culture within the organisation. Culture, put simply, is ‘the way that we do things around here’. The survey is based on extensive research across the NHS over the last 20...
Local knowledge puts sparkle into dental fact finding mission
NHS Lanarkshire’s dental services have helped a fact-finding delegation from south-of-the-border brush up on the finer detail of the ‘Childsmile’ programme. Representing English health authorities, the guests were keen to drill down into the specifics of the local...
Support service for veterans living in Lanarkshire receives coveted professional accreditation
A comprehensive support service for veterans living in Lanarkshire been awarded a coveted professional accreditation. Recognising compassionate and meaningful support – and a high level of compliance with rigorous quality standards –The Royal College of Psychiatrists...
GIVIT alcohol and drug support
The GIVIT, commissioned by South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership, recently featured in the Carluke Gazette. Nobody thinks when they take their first drink or drug that they might end up needing to ask for support to overcome a problematic substance use issue....
Mental Health Day – Stop Smoking Support
Anyone ready to quit smoking and are dealing with mental health problems is offered specialist support to quit by NHS Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire offers a free stop smoking service called Quit Your Way, where residents who smoke can get in touch with friendly,...
Staff GREATix of the month award
The Staff GREATix of the month award at University Hospital Wishaw is to begin with its first nomination this month. A member of staff out of all the GREATix tickets submitted is nominated each month. It could be a domestic, portering, clerical, nursing, doctor,...
Challenge Poverty Week 2023
NHS Lanarkshire is working with partners during this year’s Challenge Poverty Week, to highlight services and resources available to both staff and communities, impacted by poverty. This year Challenge Poverty Week will take place from Monday the 2 to Sunday 8...
No Disposable Cup Day 2023
Today (Wednesday 4 October) is No Disposable Cup Day! An event which kicked off in 2019 to raise international awareness of the fact that 7 million disposable cups are used every day in the UK. To support our planet further, we could use a reusable cup as much as...
New vehicles get Home Assessment team on the road and help reduce emissions
A new fleet of hybrid cars is helping one of our healthcare teams reach patients returning home from hospital, as part of North Lanarkshire Council’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions. The council has provided the hybrid Suzuki Vitara cars for the Home...
