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...
Brain Awareness Week
It’s Brain Awareness Week, the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. Every March, participants host imaginative activities in their communities that share the wonders of the brain, and the impact brain science has on our everyday...
Lanarkshire celebrates Nutrition and Hydration Week
As part of Nutrition and Hydration Week, NHS Lanarkshire is gearing up for a series of events aimed at raising awareness about swallowing disorders and the crucial role speech and language therapists play in addressing them. This year’s Swallowing Awareness Day,...
Home First essential guide live – a gentle reminder
All staff and partners are being reminded of the relaunch of an essential guide for our Home First programme. Home First could be likened to what is described as the ‘Goldilocks approach’ – the key aim is to deliver care that is ‘just right’ as opposed to too much or...
