Alison campaigns to help the homeless this winter
Do you have any jackets or coats that you no longer need or use that are still in good condition? If so, then you could help keep people who are homeless warm this winter. Alison Harley, response, resilience and preparedness officer, Kirklands Headquarters, is running...
We are so grateful to them
Angela Kenney and Gordon Campbell presented the maternity unit with two Cuddle Cots. These cots allow parents of stillborn babies to have more time to say goodbye. The couple shared their story to raise funds and as a tribute to their son Arran who was born asleep on...
learnPro course booking system (CBS) goes live 1 July
The learnPro course booking system (CBS) will be fully operational in NHS Lanarkshire from 1 July, providing staff with the ability to book online and face-to-face training courses. The learnPro page on FirstPort has been updated with guides for the CBS, managers...
Putting the ‘tea’ in Teams
Physical distance measures couldn’t stop colleagues getting together, virtually, to wish Jackie Stewart and long and happy retirement. An online event was organised to make sure Jackie didn’t miss out on two of her favourite things – tea and talking....
Video message from Heather Knox, chief executive
In this video, Heather gives her regular update on the number of Covid-19 cases and the progress of the vaccination programme. Lanarkshire has seen a large increase in the number of Covid-19 cases this week. The cases are in the community and, thankfully, they are not...
Soumen Sengupta, director of health and social care/chief officer, South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership: start date confirmed
The incoming director of health and social care/chief officer for South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has spoken of his pride to be joining the ‘partnership family’. Following the recent announcement of the appointment of Mr Soumen Sengupta as...
Launch of Scottish Health Awards 2021
Nominations are open for the Scottish Health Awards 2021. Each year the Scottish Health Awards provides an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the work of those dedicated individuals and teams who deliver high quality health and care services to the...
NHS Scotland donates oxygen concentrators and other critical supplies to India
NHS Scotland recently supported a four nations effort to supply critical healthcare items to India as the country continues its challenging fight against Covid-19. Following an initial offer which included personal protective equipment (PPE), turbine ventilators and...
Take the pledge for NHS Scotland Pride Badge
On 14 June, NHS Boards across Scotland launched the NHS Scotland Pride Badge to reinforce core values of care, compassion, openness, honesty, dignity and respect for everyone, irrespective of their individual identities. By wearing the #NHSScotlandPride Badge, staff...
