Flying the flag shows carers that we care
Carers Week is taking place, and the council is flying the flag for unpaid carers across South Lanarkshire. A new Carers Week flag has been raised at the council’s headquarters in Hamilton. South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership raised the...
New Board Secretary Joins the Team at Kirklands
This week our new Board Secretary, Jennifer Haynes, joins us with a wealth of experience. Jen started her career in 2008 as an NHS Scotland Management trainee before joining NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in 2010 as Operational Support Manager for Neurosciences. Jen...
Friendly chats with Joe bring warmth and laughter to Hairmyres wards
A retired regional sales manager who felt “lonely, depressed and tearful” after the death of his wife has discovered a new lease of life by volunteering at University Hospital Hairmyres. Since August 2024, 82‑year‑old Joe Murdoch has been brightening patients’ days as...
Innovation, impact and inspection success at Blantyre LIFE
Blantyre LIFE, the pioneering ‘home for life’ care campus, marked its glowing inspection results by welcoming distinguished guests to tour the facility and meet staff and service users. Lady Susan Haughey CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, and South Lanarkshire’s...
Quality Improvement enthusiasts share their latest work
Our second Quality Improvement event hosted speakers from nursing and medical and showcased work staff had submitted. Improving Quality through Quality Improvement, opened by Lanarkshire Executive Medical Director Chris Deighan, was held at University Hospital Wishaw....
Chrissie delighted to be new Director of Infection Prevention and Control
Chrissie Coulombe has returned to NHS Lanarkshire as Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). Chrissie said: “Throughout my career, I’ve been dedicated to the field of IPC, developing my expertise and leadership across multiple healthcare organisations in...
A year of success supporting people living with cancer
There were celebrations to mark to the successful first year of the Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) service. In its first 12 months, ICJ supported 1,660 people affected by cancer in Lanarkshire. A celebratory event at Dalziel Park Hotel in Motherwell was...
A fond farewell to Eddie Docherty
This week colleagues bid a fond farewell and a massive thank you to Eddie Docherty. Eddie has moved to Health Improvement Scotland as Director of Quality Assurance and Regulation after more than five years with NHS Lanarkshire. Colleagues who worked closely with Eddie...
Supporting young families and tackling child poverty
In South Lanarkshire, a dedicated team is helping transform the futures of young mothers and their children. The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is an evidence-based programme designed to support young parents early in life. It is making significant strides in reducing...
