Q&A with new director of health and social care for South Lanarkshire
Soumen Sengupta, director of health and social care for South Lanarkshire has now taken up post. In this quick-read Q&A, Soumen provides an at-a-glance profile of where he has come from and what drives him. Q: Welcome aboard Soumen. Tell us a bit about yourself...
Occupational therapists focus on staff wellbeing
While the importance of mental wellbeing in staff has been long recognised, the Covid pandemic has thrown this further into the spotlight. The occupational therapy acute wellbeing champions, supported by primary care occupational therapy, have developed a number of...
Hard-hitting clip lays bare abhorrent abuse and threats levelled at staff
Staff lay bare abhorrent abuse and threats levelled at them from NHS Lanarkshire on Vimeo. Staff who took part in a hard-hitting video, which laid bare an abhorrent litany of abuse levelled at staff, have been praised for their bravery. The 90 second clip...
Urgent care prioritised across acute and community-based health and social care
Our health and social care services have taken the decision to prioritise urgent care for the most vulnerable people to ensure patient safety as sustained pressure across both hospitals and community continues. We are working with North and South Lanarkshire Councils...
Hairmyres staff reminded of wellbeing support
Staff working across University Hospital Hairmyres are being reminded of the wellbeing support available to them, as they battle the Covid-19 pandemic. With 24-hour support available, staff are encouraged to engage with wellbeing services who can provide professional...
Video message from Heather Knox
In this video, Heather gives her regular update on the number of Covid-19 cases – including inpatients, intensive care and care homes – and the pressures on services across NHS Lanarkshire. The vaccination programme and specifically encourages younger people to...
Marianne Hayward, interim chief officer of South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, gives Q&A update
Marianne Hayward is the interim chief officer of South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership. She took up the reins from Val de Souza, who retired in May 2021, and is leading the partnership until Soumen Sengupta takes up post on 9 August. As health and...
Long Covid has changed the life of 23-year-old nurse
As the country begins to open up and we move towards more normality, 23 year-old Heather Campbell – a staff nurse at University Hospital Wishaw – is a stark reminder that Covid-19 is still out there and can cause long-term health issues. Heather, from...
Heather raises funds in tribute to Lanarkshire doctor who helped save her life
A Carfin woman has embarked on a walking challenge like no other, to mark the 30-year anniversary of her life saving liver transplant. As a fundraising challenge, Heather and her family have walked the 810-mile round trip from Law Hospital to Kings College Hospital,...
