Staff winter vaccinations
Frontline health and social care staff can still book their winter vaccine appointment at: https://www.nhsinform.scot/winter-vaccines/ Frontline health and social care workers are eligible for both the flu and Covid-19 vaccines and it’s important to get vaccinated...
Trauma Tree – celebrating sustainability and innovation
The grounds of University Hospital Wishaw (UHW) has a special new addition – the Trauma Tree. Planted by Mr Oliver Bailey, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Jillian Duddy, Trauma Liaison Nurse, and Mr Stephen Grant, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, the Trauma Tree...
New Monklands – Snapshot Report October 2024
Catch up on the latest developments in some of the workstreams for the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) – our exciting vision for a replacement University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat, Airdrie. Our monthly Snapshot Report is now published on the New...
Success for Jonathan and OD staff at prestigious HR awards
There was a double triumph for NHS Lanarkshire at Scotland’s showpiece awards for human resources professionals. Jonathan Pender scooped HR Specialist of the Year award and our Organisational Development (OD) team were finalists in the Organisational Development Award...
Launch of national early warning score 2 (NEWS 2) paper version
National early warning score 2 (NEWS 2) – the latest version of NEWS – will be implemented in NHS Lanarkshire week beginning Monday 25 November (paper version only). The implementation of NEWS 2 will align to the recommendations within SIGN167 (2023) – care of the...
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Team holds innovative Community Appointment Days
NHS Lanarkshire’s Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Team recently held two innovative Community Appointment Days (CADs) to give patients referred to the MSK Physiotherapy waiting list the support to manage their own condition. The events were held at Wishaw Sports...
NHS Lanarkshire urging local residents to get vaccinated
With nearly 1.5 million flu and COVID-19 and vaccines administered so far this winter, NHS Lanarkshire is reminding those who have not yet received their free winter vaccines to get vaccinated as soon as possible. An increase in the number of people experiencing...
Tackling fraud in NHS Scotland
Fraud committed against the NHS in Scotland costs millions each year and diverts much needed resources away from patient-centred services. NHS Lanarkshire, along with all other NHS Scotland Boards, is turning the spotlight on this type of crime during International...
Ideas shared at GP Cluster event
There was a large turnout at a GP Cluster networking and learning event. Over 70 colleagues attended, including Cluster Quality Leads (CQLs), Practice Quality Leads (PQLs) and others from across primary and secondary care. Dr Veronica Rainey, Associate Medical...
