New family support workers devoted to supporting new babies
North Lanarkshire now has eight new family support workers dedicated to providing an extra layer of support and advice to mums with a new baby. Working as part of Health Visiting Teams, family support workers engage with new parents and provide guidance to support...
New local Quit Your Way helpline number
The Local Quit Your Way Helpline Number, used mainly by referrers for referrals and enquiries, has changed. The new number is 01698 754 888 and has replaced the previous number (07813 569 289). 01698 754 888 can be called from today (Tuesday 24 October) where the team...
Plans supported to protect most vulnerable in face of brutal funding gap
Progress has been made as health and social care leaders continue to negotiate a brutally challenging budget gap. South Lanarkshire’s integration joint board (IJB) members, at a recent meeting, reaffirmed that the wellbeing, views and safety of communities will be...
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,...
