Big Shout Out to the Learning Disability Forensic Service
The Learning Disability Forensic Service has received a well-deserved Big Shout Out for their innovative approach to delivering specialised, equitable care. This small yet highly skilled team is dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities who have...
Unpaid carers recognised on Carers Rights Day
Lanarkshire Carers highlighted the invaluable role of unpaid carers and advocated for greater levels of investment on Carers Rights Day (Thursday 21 November 2024). Local elected representatives were invited to both Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Airdrie and Lanarkshire...
Vital advice about HIV care on World AIDS Day
Our acute hospitals will be lit up red on Sunday to mark World AIDS Day, as staff and the public are urged to show their support by wearing a red ribbon. Over the last four decades we have seen great advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS. HIV...
Kirstie has the measure of innovative nutrition research
Community Dietitian Kirstie Allan has been working on a new method to help patients who can’t feed themselves and presented her research at a prestigious national conference. Kirstie was at the annual BAPEN (British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)...
The Briar Centre Wins Special Recognition Award for Innovative Brain Injury Rehabilitation Work
The Briar Centre has been honoured with the prestigious Special Recognition Award at the 2024 Staff Awards. This accolade celebrates the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service’s ground breaking approach, recognising its commitment to patient-centred care and innovation...
Putting the focus on gender-based violence
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) highlights that violence against women and girls is a human rights and public health issue. It runs every year from 25 November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls...
Big Shout Out to the Frailty Unit at University Hospital Monklands
The Frailty Unit at University Hospital Monklands stands out as a beacon of dedication, innovation, and collaborative teamwork. This forward-thinking team is fully committed to enhancing the quality of care for some of our most vulnerable patients—those living with...
Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service wins Chief Executive Award
The Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service has been honoured with the prestigious Chief Executive Award at the 2024 Staff Awards. This recognition celebrates the service’s innovative approach to cancer care, significantly improving the speed and accuracy of cancer...
Shining a light on risk of mouth cancer
November is the month to be “mouth aware”. The Health Improvement Team is promoting Mouth Cancer Action Month to raise awareness of the condition and save lives by promoting prevention and early detection. The campaign is highlighting the risk factors and the signs...
