Longest Covid ICU patient thanks staff
Neil McLaughlin – who is believed to have had the longest stay in an intensive care unit in Scotland with COVID-19 (167 days) – says thank you to staff at University Hospital Hairmyres after a total of 195 days at the hospital. Neil was admitted in November...
Heather’s video message 4 June
In this video, Heather gives her regular update on the number of Covid-19 cases and the progress of the vaccination programme. Heather also speaks about our strategic direction – recovery and remobilisation – and the priorities coming out from the Scottish...
Landmark anniversary for University Hospital Wishaw
Theatre education coordinator Sharon Westmorland has more reasons than most to remember the move from Law Hospital to University Hospital Wishaw twenty years ago. The end of May marked twenty years since University Hospital Wishaw – named Wishaw General Hospital until...
‘It’s not Okay’ – addressing violence towards staff
South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) issued a media release to state that any form of violence and aggression towards staff will not be tolerated. Mark Kennedy, general manager for Salus Occupational Health and Return to Work Services, said “The...
Dementia Awareness Week 31 May-6 June
The dementia assessment unit at University Hospital Monklands (UHM) is supporting this year’s Dementia Awareness Week (31 May-6 June). Wullie Mcloughlan, charge nurse, ward 24 dementia assessment unit, UHM, said: “We will be carrying out awareness sessions all week as...
Quality Week focus: South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership business support team
This week we are celebrating Quality Week. In essence, the week is about identifying and creating opportunities for shared learning and continuous development. It is also about excellence, ensuring our services are innovative, efficient and, crucially, safe. Work like...
Chris procures new role
After five years in Lanarkshire, we say a fond farewell to Chris Sanderson, head of procurement. Chris is leaving us to take up the post of head of procurement with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Chris joined the NHS in January 2010 when he was appointed efficiency...
Quality Week focus: primary care occupational therapy service
This week we are celebrating Quality Week. In essence, the week is about identifying and creating opportunities for shared learning and continuous development. It is also about excellence, ensuring our services are innovative, efficient and, crucially, safe. Work like...
Video message from Heather Knox, NHS chief executive
In this video, Heather talks about the Covid-19 cases; while inpatient numbers are down, and there are no patients in intensive care, there has been an increase in cases in the community. Everyone should remain vigilant over the coming bank holiday weekend. Heather...
