Warm words of tribute as Judith retires after illustrious career
NHS Lanarkshire colleagues gathered in large numbers to pay tribute to Judith Park, a well-loved and highly respected senior manager in the acute division, as she retired at the end of this week. Judith (pictured centre) has dedicated nearly 40 years to working in NHS...
Pertussis Vaccine
There has been a significant rise in laboratory-confirmed cases of Pertussis (whooping cough) across Scotland. This trend is consistent with increasing cases throughout the UK and Europe. Why This Matters: The immunisation of healthcare workers who regularly interact...
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...
