Discharge without delay: Help and support for a flying start
A new animation has been launched to highlight the support available to implement a programme based on communication, co-ordination and compassion. Lanarkshire has been one of four national ‘pathfinder sites’ for the discharge without delay (DwD) programme. That means...
New series of Tiny Lives airs tonight
The first episode of the second series of Tiny Lives will air on BBC1 tonight (Monday 13 June) at 8.30pm. The second series shows the remarkable work of the staff in University Hospital Wishaw’s neonatal unit and their tireless efforts to care and treat the most...
Independent evaluation recommends further roll-out of DBI across Scotland
An independent evaluation of a ground-breaking mental health programme recommends its further roll-out across Scotland. The evaluation looked at the distress brief intervention (DBI) programme, which is hosted by the board on behalf of the Scottish Government. There...
Weekly staff message
As Heather is on annual leave, Judith Park, deputy chief executive, gives this week’s staff message. Judith begins by giving an update on the current Covid-19 cases. Teams within the acute directorate should have received their iMatter survey and Judith encourages...
Support services at University Hospital Wishaw to be provided in-house
NHS Lanarkshire have made arrangements to provide a range of contracted support services at University Hospital Wishaw in-house. NHS Lanarkshire is delighted to announce that they have reached an agreement in principle with the private financial initiative provider...
New animation explains how the discharge without delay programme is based on communication, coordination and compassion
A new animation has been launched to explain the essence of a programme based on communication, coordination and compassion. Lanarkshire has been one of four national ‘pathfinder sites’ for the discharge without delay (DwD) programme. That means work being pioneered...
Shared ambitions of local communities captured in animation
Shared ambitions for health and social care – expressed by South Lanarkshire communities – have been brought to life in a two-minute animation. South Lanarkshire integration joint board’s strategic commissioning plan 2022-2025 sets out the priorities for health and...
Weekly message from Heather Knox, NHS Lanarkshire chief executive
In this week’s staff message, Heather begins by encouraging the current cohort of staff to complete their iMatter survey. Staff are asked to complete their questionnaire by email or in paper format by 6 June. Heather ends by speaking about two Lanarkshire school...
Final touches being put to new £1.5 million CAMHS centre
A new £1.5 million specialist centre will soon transform the way Lanarkshire’s children and young people receive mental health care. The new outpatient facility in Hamilton, scheduled to open in July, will treat young people aged 18 years old and younger who are...
