Effective recycling of hospital equipment to save lives in Africa
University Hospital Wishaw has donated an amazing two vans worth of medical equipment, which are no longer fit for use within NHS Lanarkshire, to Med Aid. Med Aid is a social enterprise that provides sustainable medical solutions, advice and training for those working...
Video message from Heather Knox, NHS chief executive
In this week’s message, Heather updates staff on the new Covid-19 variant, the importance of getting boosters and discusses what can be done to address violence against women. You can view the video on Vimeo and YouTube using the following...
Special focus on copyright – third instalment
Copyright: YouTube This article is the third in a series from the Knowledge Services team on issues relating to copyright, to help promote good copyright practices within NHS Lanarkshire. This article will cover YouTube videos and how to make sure you are using them...
World AIDS Day – 1 December
Every year across the world people mark World AIDS Day on 1 December. This is the international day to remember those who have died from an AIDS related illness, raise awareness to help prevent new cases of HIV and challenge the stigma and discrimination associated...
Special focus on copyright – second instalment
Copyright: images This article is the second in a series from the Knowledge Services team on issues relating to copyright, to help promote good copyright practices within NHS Lanarkshire. This article will cover how to use images correctly, where to find freely...
Video message from Heather Knox, NHS Lanarkshire chief executive
In this week’s staff message, Heather speaks about the Covid-19 numbers and vaccination progress across NHS Lanarkshire and Disability History Month. The video can be accessed on Vimeo and YouTube using the links below: Vimeo – https://vimeo.com/649903101...
Hospital pressures highlighted in the media
University Hospital Monklands featured across the BBC on TV and radio in a hard-hitting report on the NHS pressures. Staff at the hospital highlighted the unprecedented pressures and demands on beds and staff and how the public can help this winter by getting...
Special focus on copyright – first instalment
Copyright: Creative Commons This article is the first in a series from NHS Lanarkshire’s Knowledge Services team on issues relating to copyright, to help promote good copyright practices within NHS Lanarkshire. The article will cover the topic of ‘Creative Commons’...
Worldwide STOP Pressure Ulcers Day
Pressure ulcers are a wide issue affecting many people. “A pressure ulcer is localised injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear.” (2014, EPUAP) It comes at a great cost...
