Latest Sustainability Newsletter
In the latest edition of the Sustainability Newsletter, there is an update on work that has been progressed within sustainability over the past six months, with highlights being the successful roll-out of the staff-wide travel survey which had over 1,300 responses. A...
Commitment to looking out for those doing the looking after
A significant commitment to supporting carers in South Lanarkshire has been endorsed. At its recent meeting, members of the Integration Joint Board (IJB) of South Lanarkshire supported a refreshed strategy for the future for unpaid carers. Having been co-designed by...
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
There has been a significant rise in laboratory-confirmed cases of Pertussis (whooping cough) across Scotland. This trend is consistent with increasing cases throughout the UK and Europe. Why This Matters: The immunisation of healthcare workers who regularly interact...
Practical and emotional support – when it’s most needed Â
Over the last few days we have running a series of special feature articles to mark Armed Forces Week. These stories have been highlighting the positive contribution former members of the Forces are making after taking up careers in health and care. Today, in our...
Navy nurse Amanda now shoring up the vanguard of primary care
This week we are running a series of special feature articles to mark Armed Forces Week. These stories are highlighting the positive contribution former members of the armed forces are making after taking up careers in health and care. Today, we meet Amanda Atkinson,...
Nominate a colleague for the Staff Awards
Staff are being encouraged to nominate a colleague for the NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards 2024. This is your opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of teams and colleagues across the organisation. The nominees will be reviewed by an...
Veterans First Point
This week we are running a series of special feature articles to mark Armed Forces Week.These stories are highlighting the positive contribution former members of the armed forces are making after taking up careers in health and care. Today, we turn our attention to...
Health and care heroes reveal military experiences during Armed Forces Week
NHS Lanarkshire and the area’s University Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) have paid tribute to serving and ex-military personnel during Armed Forces Week. Craig Cunningham, NHS Lanarkshire’s Armed Forces and Veteran Champion, has issued a message on behalf...
Transformation work successes at University Hospital Hairmyres
A number of successes were spotlighted at the latest meeting of the Executive Flow Oversight Board (EFOB), held at University Hospital Hairmyres (UHH). This was the first EFOB that was held at UHH and future meetings will continue to rotate across the three acute...
