Latest participants of Project Search celebrate their graduation
The latest participants of Project Search have successfully graduated in a ceremony held at University Hospital Wishaw. The project, which is leading the way for young people with a disability and autism, helps its participants to develop confidence and skills. The...
No guts – just glory
For Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) awareness day 2023 (May 17), Anna Hulme and Sharon Donaghue teamed up to share their passion for raising awareness of this devastating condition that affects thousands of the most vulnerable premature babies and unwell term infants...
REGISTER NOW SIFS offered to CQLs, PQLs and GP Practice Teams
Lanarkshire’s Primary Care Improvement Team have today opened registration for the Scottish Improvement Foundation Skills Programme (SIFS). Cluster Quality Leads, Practice Quality Leads and GP Practice Teams are particularly encouraged to sign up to the 7-week...
Falls service celebrates landmark birthday
June 2023 marks twenty years of a community specialist falls service within Lanarkshire and the team are keen to celebrate their achievements. Based at Coathill Hospital in Coatbridge, this small multi-disciplinary team cover all areas of Lanarkshire. The team have...
Approval and governance of apps in NHS Lanarkshire
A new policy was introduced in 2022 to help staff navigate their way through the development, governance and use of apps. The following video has been created to talk you through the process: Apps Governance in NHSL Lanarkshire When you want to create an app, you...
Steps taken to strengthen financial position as IJB considers harsh realities
A plan geared to protecting the most vulnerable members of South Lanarkshire communities was consolidated this week – amid a harsh financial backdrop highlighted by a recent national report. South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) met to strengthen an approach...
CAMHS set to dramatically slash waiting times for appointment
Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has introduced a new way of working which allow patients to pick their appointment dates and times. The service is now using the CAPA (The Choice and Partnership Approach) model. Developed by CAMHS consultant...
National Rising Star Award for Lewis
Lewis Mackay, occupational therapy advanced practitioner for digital leadership and transformation, was successful in receiving The Rising Star award as part of the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2023. This was in recognition of the approach he has taken to the digital...
Vaccination appointments for infants and young children
We are now issuing appointment letters to the parents/carers of infants and children aged 6 months to 4 years who have a condition that puts them at higher risk of serious illness and have been identified through their health records as being eligible for the COVID-19...
