Alison ‘charges’ on to retirement
Colleagues paid a fond farewell to Alison McEwan who retired in June after a remarkable 42 years’ service. Alison, who was a charge nurse in ward 18 at University Hospital Monklands, started her nursing career in 1977. Alison initially started working in surgical...
Alison campaigns to help the homeless this winter
Do you have any jackets or coats that you no longer need or use that are still in good condition? If so, then you could help keep people who are homeless warm this winter. Alison Harley, response, resilience and preparedness officer, Kirklands Headquarters, is running...
Putting the ‘tea’ in Teams
Physical distance measures couldn’t stop colleagues getting together, virtually, to wish Jackie Stewart and long and happy retirement. An online event was organised to make sure Jackie didn’t miss out on two of her favourite things – tea and talking....
Soumen Sengupta, director of health and social care/chief officer, South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership: start date confirmed
The incoming director of health and social care/chief officer for South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has spoken of his pride to be joining the ‘partnership family’. Following the recent announcement of the appointment of Mr Soumen Sengupta as...
Chair receives MBE
NHS Lanarkshire has congratulated its Chair, Neena Mahal on being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Neena, who has been the Chair of NHS Lanarkshire since 2013 and a Non-Executive Member of the Board for eight years prior to that, is receiving the...
Chair of NHS Lanarkshire thanks vaccination staff
On receiving her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Neena Mahal, Chair of NHS Lanarkshire, says a ‘huge thank you’ to all of the staff working in our vaccination centres. The video can be viewed on Vimeo and You Tube: Vimeo –...
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...
