Project Search reaches another milestone
An NHS Lanarkshire programme that helps young people with autism and learning disabilities into employment recently celebrated 10 years at University Hospitals Monklands and Hairmyres. A virtual event – presented by Carmel McKeogh, director and programme...
Virtual dental awards ceremony
The British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) held an awards ceremony at their autumn scientific meeting last month. Albert Yeung, NHS Lanarkshire’s consultant in dental public health, took over the role of the president of BASCD in June 2022....
Covid rehab team get their Christmas jumpers on
The Covid rehab team took part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day last Thursday. By pulling on our Christmassy knits and donating, we will be helping mums and babies stay healthy and giving them a chance for the future they deserve. Just £20 could buy...
‘Espresso’ webinars
A treble bill of special half-hour webinars will to bring key elements of our Discharge without Delay (DwD) programme into sharp focus. The sessions will be held this Friday morning (16 December) and on Monday (19 December). The overriding goal of the DwD programme is...
Message from new Chief Executive
In this introductory video, Professor Jann Gardner, our new chief executive, introduces herself and speaks about joining NHS Lanarkshire. Jann also highlights the visits she has undertaken during her first week and the planned visits over the coming days and weeks....
Hamilton nurse receives prestigious Queen’s Nurse award
A Hamilton nurse is among a group of 20 extraordinary clinical nurse leaders to have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse. Robert Campbell was selected earlier this year to take part in a nine-month development programme run by the Queen’s Nursing...
Deputy Chief Executive staff message
Judith Park, NHS Lanarkshire director of acute services and deputy chief executive, gives this week’s staff message. There has been an increase in the number of inpatients with Covid-19. Pressures continues across our services and whole system work is ongoing to...
Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire cost of living helpline now available
A dedicated helpline devoted to supporting North Lanarkshire residents impacted by the cost of living crisis is set to be expanded in the coming weeks. On Wednesday 30 November, at a meeting of the North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board, members heard the cost of...
NHS chair praises work of Maggie’s
Martin Hill, NHS Lanarkshire chair, was full of praise for the outstanding work being done at the Maggie’s Centre on a recent visit. Maggie’s Lanarkshire, based at the Elizabeth Montgomerie Building, University Hospital Monklands, helps those who have been diagnosed...
