New £1.7 Million cancer support service comes to Lanarkshire
A new service ensuring cancer patients are offered emotional, practical and financial support has officially launched in Lanarkshire as part of a successful model spreading around Scotland. Macmillan Cancer Support, both North and South Lanarkshire University Health...
Big Shout Out – Psychological Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities Team
Pictured: Emma Sharp, consultant clinical psychologist and clinical lead for psychological services for adults with learning disabilities Staff from Psychological Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities have received a Big Shout Out for their work in supporting...
Have your say in the staff travel survey
Staff across NHS Lanarkshire have been taking part in the staff travel survey, giving valuable insights to improve the commuting experience for all employees. The electronic survey, which closes on 31 March, is open to all staff members and seeks input on various...
Women’s History Month: Marion Gilchrist
Women’s History Month is celebrated annually to recognise the contributions that women have made to historical developments and contemporary society. In Scotland, women’s employment and educational opportunities have a complicated past. It wasn’t...
Delirium detection is everyone’s business
To mark the return of World Delirium Awareness Day a number of staff awareness activities are taking place. An acute care of the elderly (ACE) nurse and geriatrician will be hosting an information stall outside University Hospital Wishaw sanctuary on Wednesday between...
Mental health matters magazine out now
The latest issue of the Mental Health Matters magazine is out now. Our thanks go to Lanarkshire Links for the continuing endeavours to promote, prevent and provide mental health supports and services to those who need it most. The magazine content is a fantastic...
Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service success
Chief Executive, Professor Jann Gardner, and colleagues from the Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service (RCDS) were delighted to host a visit from Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care. The Cabinet Secretary heard from clinical staff and...
Ministerial visit to neonatal unit and stroke hub
NHS Lanarkshire’s Chief Executive Professor Jann Gardner and colleagues welcomed Jenni Minto, Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health and MSP Clare Adamson to visit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the digitally-enhanced stroke rehabilitation hub at...
Driving force behind a labour of love
The collective dedication driving care services in South Lanarkshire has been brought into sharp focus – via a remarkable individual accolade. And Debra Allison, unit manager with South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership, has dedicated the...
