Drugs forum training programme graduation
Trainees on Scottish drugs forum’s addiction worker training project graduated from the programme in an event at Glasgow City Chambers on 28 June. The graduates included three local trainees who participated in the programme with funding from North Lanarkshire Alcohol...
Operation FLOW 2 progress update from Monklands
The senior team at University Hospital Monklands have provided an update on the progress of Operation FLOW 2 in a video message for staff. Hospital site director Stephen Peebles and chief of nursing services Karen Goudie talk about the progress being made and good...
Planning application submitted for new hospital
Exciting plans to replace University Hospital Monklands are progressing at pace. Following on quickly from the Scottish Government approval of the outline business case, NHS Lanarkshire has submitted a planning application to North Lanarkshire Council. Colin Lauder,...
Two weeks to nominate for Awards
There are now under two weeks left to nominate your caring hero/heroes for this year’s Scottish Health Awards. This is the 22nd year of the awards which celebrate those working across NHS Scotland and its partners in delivering high quality health and social...
First Minister attends Ethnic Minority event
NHS Lanarkshire’s Ethnic Minority Employee Network hosted an event with the First Minister this week.  More than 200 staff members attended the ‘A Diverse Leadership Journey: In Conversation’ virtual event, featuring the Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP, First Minister of...
Operation FLOW 2 progress update from Hairmyres
The senior team at University Hospital Hairmyres have provided an update on the progress of Operation FLOW 2 in a video message for staff. Hospital deputy site director CJ Graham, chief of medical services Dr Claire McDougall and chief of nursing services Lise Axford...
Edinburgh Castle reception to celebrate 75 years of NHS
The First Minister held a #nhsscot75 reception for NHS staff at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday. Caroline Lamb, Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care (2nd from the right) met with Gailene Cochrane, ICST Manager, Lise Axford, Chief of...
Operation FLOW 2 progress update from Wishaw
The senior team at University Hospital Wishaw have provided an update on the progress of Operation FLOW 2 in a video message for staff. Hospital site director Claire Ritchie, chief of medical services Dr Ken Dagg, chief of nursing services David Watson and chief...
Dedicated Lanarkshire staff fill first Scottish Improvement Framework Skills course
NHS Lanarkshire’s first course of Scottish Improvement Framework Skills (SIFS) is now full and the Primary Care Improvement Team are delighted to welcome everyone to the programme commencing on Wednesday 23 August. SIFS is a crucial way to support staff on their...
