Dr Gibson appointed Associate Medical Director
Dr Jennifer Gibson has been appointed as a new Associate Medical Director for South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership. Dr Gibson joins the Lanarkshire primary care team in her new role focusing on the primary and secondary care interface,...
Bare Below the Elbow
Staff are being reminded about the ‘Bare Below the Elbow’ policy: Staff from ALL disciplines MUST be Bare Below the Elbow when entering/within a clinical area which includes sitting at the nurses station. Staff must remove all hand/wrist jewellery (one plain band...
Board Members Inspired by Integrated Working on the Enabling Approach Walk Round
Senior leaders from NHS Lanarkshire recently carried out a walk round to gain an in-depth understanding of the work undertaken by the Wishaw based multidisciplinary teams in regard to the Enabling approach. The visit showcased the integrated and enabling approaches...
ED staff box clever for festive charity support
Hard-working staff in one of our busy emergency departments found time to give to a Christmas shoe box appeal. Colleagues in the Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Monklands donated 30 shoeboxes to the Blythswood Care Shoe Box Appeal. Filled with small,...
Festive thanks from North Lanarkshire School Nursing Team
As we get ready to leave out milk, cookies and carrots for Santa and the reindeer, North Lanarkshire’s School Nursing Team (NLSNT) is extending its warmest thanks to very generous staff across Children’s Service, Airdrie Community Health Centre (ACHC) and a number of...
Big Shout Out to Lyndsay McDonald and James Robertson, Tackling Poverty Team
In the past year, Lyndsay McDonald and James Robertson from NHS Lanarkshire’s Tackling Poverty Team have made a remarkable impact, supporting staff, patients, and communities with critical financial guidance. This unique collaboration, driven by Lyndsay as the Health...
Pupils spread festive cheer to Blantyre LIFE
Pupils from nearby St Joseph’s Primary School provided some festive cheer this morning to residents and staff at the award winning care campus Blantyre LIFE. The choir captured the magic of Christmas and the heart of the local community by singing classics such as...
Musical midwives meet Michelle McManus
NHS Lanarkshire’s dedicated maternity team is spreading festive joy with their latest heart-warming Christmas song, “Freezy the Snow Queen”. Joining the team in this special performance is Michelle McManus, celebrated singer and broadcaster. The song is set to...
Reaching a remarkable milestone in advanced practice accreditations
The Prescribing Support Team has achieved a significant milestone, setting a new standard in pharmacist professional development. The success has come through the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) General Practice Clinical Pharmacist (GPCP) advanced practice programme....
