Winter clothing donation scheme launches today
The coming months are going to be especially tough for many, given the cost-of-living crisis. It is against that backdrop that our partners in South Lanarkshire Council are this year once again launching its winter clothing donation campaign to help those most in...
Video message from deputy chief executive
Judith Park, NHS Lanarkshire director of acute services and deputy chief executive, gives this week’s staff message. Judith is providing interim cover until our new chief executive, Jann Gardner, takes up the post in December. Judith starts by providing an update on...
‘Goldilocks approach’ secret ingredient of Partnership’s success
The ‘Goldilocks approach’ behind award winning team’s recipe for success has been revealed. South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s (SLHSCP) Home First triumphed in the Integrated Care category at the recent Scottish Health Awards. The evening...
Advanced nurse practitioner recruitment event
NHS Lanarkshire is hosting an online event to encourage nurses to apply for trainee and qualified advanced nurse practitioners (ANP) roles. The event is taking place on Monday 21 November 2022 at 6pm on Microsoft Teams. The event is open to nurses who have an interest...
Recovery of Circ8 exercise class across Lanarkshire
The physiotherapy department in the Learning Disability Service has successfully recovered six Circ8 classes across Lanarkshire following the Covid pandemic. Circ8 is a health promotion exercise class for people with a learning disability. It consists of a warm up,...
Staff vaccination clinics at our three acute hospital sites
We have now identified suitable areas in the Salus Departments of our three acute hospital sites to provide dedicated vaccination clinics for staff who have not yet been able to receive their Winter vaccines (flu and/Covid-19 booster). Staff can book an appointment...
Dr Deighan appointed NHS Lanarkshire medical director
Dr Chris Deighan has been appointed as NHS Lanarkshire executive medical director. Martin Hill, chair of NHS Lanarkshire, said: “We are delighted to announce that Dr Chris Deighan has been appointed as NHS Lanarkshire’s new medical director. “Chris is a fantastic...
Doctor Livingstone I presume?
Health colleagues from Malawi and Zambia recently visited Blantyre, birthplace of David Livingstone. The visit, hosted at the David Livingstone Centre, was attended by the Provost of South Lanarkshire and representatives from NHS Lanarkshire, Scottish Ambulance...
Efforts to address health inequalities enhanced by new University alliance
Ongoing efforts to address health inequalities in Lanarkshire are being enhanced by the creation of a new partnership with a leading university. NHS Lanarkshire and North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships, combined with partners in communities,...
