Phone first for faster treatment
To avoid long waiting times in A&E, phone 111 first. By doing so, Lanarkshire residents can be treated quicker and could be given priority at a minor injuries unit. Dr Gordon McNeish, NHS Lanarkshire Associate Medical Director for Unscheduled Care, said: “Our Flow...
New University Hospital Monklands – Flash Report March 2024
Catch up on the latest developments in some of the workstreams for The Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) – our exciting vision for a replacement University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat, Airdrie. Our monthly Flash Reports have a new home on the dedicated...
New Director of Finance
Michael Breen has started in his role of NHS Lanarkshire’s new Director of Finance. Michael joined Lanarkshire on 1 April 2024 from his previous role as Director of Finance with NHS Golden Jubilee. He takes over from Laura Ace, who retires in May this year. Professor...
Plans supported to protect the most vulnerable in face of £33 million funding gap
Health and social care leaders have agreed a suite of proposals as they continue to negotiate a profoundly challenging financial outlook. South Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) members, at a meeting yesterday, reaffirmed that the wellbeing and safety of...
Safe staffing legislation comes into effect on 1 April
The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 will come into effect on 1 April 2024. The intent of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act isn’t a new concept. It builds on existing legislation, policy, local practice and guiding principles (see below those...
Claire homes in on new challenge as she’s elected to top role
Dr Claire Steel (pictured) has gone from being an accidental convert to Hospital at Home to the head of the national organisation for the ground-breaking service. Claire, a physician in older adults medicine working in Hospital at Home (H@H) at University Hospital...
Double Triumph at New College Lanarkshire Apprenticeship Awards
NHS Lanarkshire scooped two awards at the recent New College Lanarkshire Apprenticeship Awards. The accolades include the coveted Employer of the Year Award, as well as the distinguished Business Administration Apprentice of the Year title, won by one of our...
New mural picture perfect for older patients
Eye-catching artwork has brought a splash of colour and familiarity to a new “frailty friendly” area at University Hospital Monklands. A cubicle in the emergency department (ED) now has a mural depicting local landmarks, designed to ease anxiety and spark happy...
Consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon appointed as honorary professor
Congratulations go to Graeme Hopper, consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon, University Hospital Hairmyres, who has been appointed as honorary professor at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), division of sport, exercise and health in recognition of his...
