The Big Shout Out – Staff from the Community Addiction Recovery Service (CAReS) team
Staff from the Community Addiction Recovery Service (CAReS) team, based in Hamilton, have received a Big Shout Out for their multidisciplinary approach to caring for those experiencing problems with opiate or alcohol misuse. The team provide substitute prescribing as...
Lanarkshire Celebrates International Day of the Midwife
Midwives across Lanarkshire celebrated International Day of the Midwife on 5 May. The yearly celebration celebrates the role that midwives have to play in the lives of families and their contributions to healthcare and society. This year midwives and student midwives...
It’s OK to Ask Campaign
Staff are being urged to support a new national campaign being rolled out across NHS Lanarkshire which is encouraging patients to ask questions about their care and treatment The ‘It’s OK to Ask’ campaign supports patients to take an active role in their healthcare...
Predictors of returning to work after Covid-19 infection
Occupational health doctor Emma McNicol is currently undertaking Specialty Training in Occupational Medicine in NHS Lanarkshire. The following study was undertaken as part of her Master’s degree, at the University of Manchester. This was a retrospective/historical...
Cumbernauld District Nursing Team Development Day
The afternoon of team building and growth was a great success for the Cumbernauld District Nursing Teams as they developed and enhanced critical skills. The game, which was played in the afternoon at Foot Golf Palicerigg, involved players kicking a football into a cup...
Fond farewell to Mary Louden in public health
Public health says a fond farewell to Mary Louden, operational services manager – public health, who is retiring after nine years’ service with NHS Lanarkshire and many previous years with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Mary has been the bedrock of public health...
The Big Shout Out – Staff from Clydesdale Hospital at Home Team
Pictured: Staff from Clydesdale Hospital at Home Team Staff from Clydesdale Hospital at Home team have received a Big Shout Out for their work in work to look after older adults in their own homes. The new team, which was established in August 2023, provide care to...
The Big Shout Out – Staff from NHS Lanarkshire’s sexual health team
Staff from the sexual health service take part in a self defence class as part of their wellbeing initiatives Staff from NHS Lanarkshire’s sexual health team have received a Big Shout Out for introducing initiatives that help support team wellbeing. ‘Wellbeing...
Women’s History Month: The Edinburgh Seven
Every year, Women’s History Month is observed to honour the contributions made by women to historical events and modern society. The history of women’s job prospects and educational possibilities in Scotland is complex. Women were not allowed to graduate...
