Importance of good complaints handling
“Robust timescales + quality = person-centred complaint handling,” is Kevin Rooney’s simple formula for supporting a listening and learning culture within NHS Lanarkshire. Kevin, who is patient affairs and complaints lead, explains the importance of good complaints...
New organ donation memorial bench unveiled
A new memorial bench has been unveiled at Calderglen Park, in tribute to the selfless Lanarkshire heroes who have given the gift of life through organ donation. The bench, which was unveiled prior to Organ Donation Awareness Week, it is in addition to the benches...
Local man encourages others to share organ donation decision
A local man is encouraging Lanarkshire residents to share their organ donation decision, while he awaits his own life saving transplant. Liam Girvan from Uddingston was put on the list for an organ donor after being diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. The...
Oriental dragon arrives at Kirklands!
Visitors are astounded as an Oriental dragon arrives at Kirklands! For several weeks, in-patients at Kylepark Assessment and Treatment Centre passionately designed and constructed their contribution for the 2023 Bothwell Scarecrow Festival. After winning an award the...
Lifeline for survivors of sexual violence
In a life changing initiative to empower young women affected by sexual violence, the Tenancy Sustainment 4 Survivors (TS4S) service has been launched in North Lanarkshire, and will soon be expanding into South Lanarkshire. This pioneering strategy, provided by SAY...
World Sepsis Day
Today is World Sepsis Day. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition which kills more people than prostate, bowel and breast cancer combined. Also known as septicaemia or blood poisoning, sepsis occurs when the body’s attempt to fight an infection results in the immune...
Discharges from hospital to care homes
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) issued a letter on 9 August, 2023 providing an update on changes to Scottish Government testing which set out a pause on routine testing with the exception of patients being discharged from hospital to care homes and hospices. This is...
New Alcohol and Drug Partnership website
North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership are delighted to launch a new website. The website provides a central source of information, advice and support around alcohol and drugs and services operating both locally and nationally. The site has been developed...
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new cohort of modern apprentices
NHS Lanarkshire has welcomed a talented group of modern apprentices into its workforce. NHS Lanarkshire’s Modern Apprenticeship Programme is a great way for 16-24 year olds to get experience directly in the workplace, working within NHS Lanarkshire while studying...
