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...
Plea for high risk people to get vaccinated this autumn
A senior respiratory clinician is reminding local Lanarkshire residents who are at high risk that getting their Winter vaccinations will not only offer protection but help reduce the risk of severe illness from flu and Covid this winter – both of which can cause very...
Realistic medicine conference
NHS Lanarkshire’s annual Realistic Medicine Conference will take place on Friday 9 December 2022 from 8.30am to 1.30pm. The conference will be delivered in person at University Hospital Hairmyres Lecture Theatre and is open to all NHS Lanarkshire and health and...
Winter clothing donation scheme launches today
The coming months are going to be especially tough for many, given the cost-of-living crisis. It is against that backdrop that our partners in South Lanarkshire Council are this year once again launching its winter clothing donation campaign to help those most in...
Video message from deputy chief executive
Judith Park, NHS Lanarkshire director of acute services and deputy chief executive, gives this week’s staff message. Judith is providing interim cover until our new chief executive, Jann Gardner, takes up the post in December. Judith starts by providing an update on...
‘Goldilocks approach’ secret ingredient of Partnership’s success
The ‘Goldilocks approach’ behind award winning team’s recipe for success has been revealed. South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s (SLHSCP) Home First triumphed in the Integrated Care category at the recent Scottish Health Awards. The evening...
Advanced nurse practitioner recruitment event
NHS Lanarkshire is hosting an online event to encourage nurses to apply for trainee and qualified advanced nurse practitioners (ANP) roles. The event is taking place on Monday 21 November 2022 at 6pm on Microsoft Teams. The event is open to nurses who have an interest...
Recovery of Circ8 exercise class across Lanarkshire
The physiotherapy department in the Learning Disability Service has successfully recovered six Circ8 classes across Lanarkshire following the Covid pandemic. Circ8 is a health promotion exercise class for people with a learning disability. It consists of a warm up,...
Staff vaccination clinics at our three acute hospital sites
We have now identified suitable areas in the Salus Departments of our three acute hospital sites to provide dedicated vaccination clinics for staff who have not yet been able to receive their Winter vaccines (flu and/Covid-19 booster). Staff can book an appointment...
