Clinical trials department at University Hospital Hairmyres undergoes refurbishment
Research and development has been part of University Hospital Hairmyres (UHH) for many years. However, during the pandemic the research team and studies undertaken became more visible with the introduction of Covid research, in particular, the ‘Recovery’ and ‘Siren’...
New University Hospital Monklands – flash report June 2022
Here’s an update on the latest developments in some of the workstreams for the Monklands Replacement Project – our exciting vison for a new University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat, Airdrie. Workforce Workforce lead Laura Ireland said: “The workforce...
Teams within HSCPs and vaccination service take part in iMatter
Teams within the North and South Lanarkshire health and social care partnerships and the vaccination programme have received their iMatter questionnaires and are being asked to complete them by 4 July. The purpose of using the iMatter staff experience tool is to help...
Frequently asked questions on discharge without delay programme
Over the last two weeks, Pulse Online has focussed on the discharge without delay (DwD) programme. We have highlighted two animations: explaining what DwD is and a short clip highlighting where practitioners can find more support. In this third and final update in the...
NHS Lanarkshire Breastfeeding Conference returns in person
On Tuesday (14 June) the NHS Lanarkshire Breastfeeding Conference returned to welcome staff, partners, parents and grandparents to Dalziel Park to celebrate Scottish Breastfeeding Week. Scottish Breastfeeding Week champions the work to support, protect and promote...
Staff urged to complete Whistleblowing training
Staff are reminded to complete the TURAS whistleblowing training module to help NHS Lanarkshire create a culture where staff feel safe to raise a concern. The National Whistleblowing Standards (referred to as the Standards) were introduced in April 2021 to help staff...
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...
