Video message from Heather Knox, NHS Lanarkshire chief executive
In this video, Heather talks about the slight increase in the number of new Covid-19 cases over the last seven days. As yet, there is no huge increase in the number of hospital admissions at this stage. The situation is being monitored very closely. The vaccination...
Security kits fitted on NHS Lanarkshire staff bikes
Lanarkshire Police division, in conjunction with North Lanarkshire Council, held bike safety events at University Hospital Wishaw and University Hospital Monklands, for NHS Lanarkshire staff to come along and equip their bikes with security markings, as well as find...
Heather’s weekly video message
In this video, Heather talks about the number of new Covid-19 cases in the community. The rise in cases is a cause for concern and a reminder that, with the change in restrictions, we need to remain vigilant and exercise caution. Heather highlights that this is Mental...
Having open conversations about relationships
This week (10-16 May) is Scottish Learning Disability Week. Each year NHS Lanarkshire supports Scottish Learning Disability Week and this year the focus centres on relationships. We all know about the importance of having other people in our lives. It does not matter...
Staff hot step it to reach walking challenge leader board
There is 18 days left to go for participating teams to complete this year’s walking challenge. Altogether, the 377 teams have walked 292,457 kilometres, the equivalent of walking seven times round the planet. Currently topping the leader board is the Hot Steppers, a...
Mental health and learning disability staff mark Global Hand Hygiene Day
Mental health and learning disability staff took part in a week of events in support of Global Hand Hygiene Day which took place on 5 May. Events included educational and practical exercises which highlighted the staff’s mission to continually improve and commit to...
Retirement of Billy Robertson, Salus health and safety advisor
Congratulations go to Billy Robertson, Salus health and safety advisor, who retired in April after a remarkable 43 years’ service. In 1978, at the age of 15, Billy joined what is now NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as an apprentice electrician. After qualifying, he...
Gentle remobilisation of non-urgent elective care
NHS Lanarkshire is to begin gentle remobilisation of some non-urgent elective procedures. As part of the gradual reintroduction of elective procedures, NHS Lanarkshire is increasing the number of endoscopy procedures over the coming weeks. Patients will be kept...
Green Health Week
Research shows that spending time outdoors plays an important role in improving our overall mental health and wellbeing. This week is Green Health Week (Saturday 8 May – Sunday 16 May) and could be the perfect time to embrace spending time outdoors. Marie McKeown,...
