Shining a light on link between alcohol and cancer
Cancer Prevention Action Week (June 23-29) is putting the focus on the dangers of alcohol. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Public Health, said: “Cancer Prevention Action Week is organised by the World Cancer Research Fund. “The aim this year is to...
Carnwath becomes Lanarkshire’s first ‘Breastfeeding Friendly’ town
Carnwath has made history as the first town in Lanarkshire to be officially recognised as ‘Breastfeeding Friendly’, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for breastfeeding mums and their babies. To mark this important milestone, a celebratory event was held...
Young people in Motherwell lead initiative for smoke-free spaces
A group of passionate young people from Motherwell have taken the lead in promoting smoke-free environments in their local community to help protect children’s health and wellbeing. Two Motherwell youth groups worked together to create a powerful and positive...
Big Shout Out to Hairmyres pharmacy team
The pharmacy team at University Hospital Hairmyres is getting a Big Shout Out for its fantastic commitment to providing effective, safe and efficient care and logistics. Anthony Carson, the hospital’s Head of Pharmacy, said: “We have a dedicated team who work across...
Men’s Health Week focus: do your bowel screening test
Men’s Health Week (9–15 June) is about supporting staff to look after their own health – and encouraging friends and family to do the same. One of the most effective checks we can complete is the home bowel screening test that NHS Scotland posts to everyone aged 50–74...
Men’s Health Week focus: why AAA screening matters
Men’s Health Week (9–15 June) is a timely prompt for male staff – and their loved ones – to prioritise their own health checks. One simple action that can save lives is the free abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening offered to men in Scotland when they turn 65. As...
Lanarkshire teams rally round to make it easier for mums and colleagues to feed their babies
NHS Lanarkshire is joining the Scotland wide Scottish Breastfeeding Week, supporting mums returning from maternity leave to continue their breastfeeding journey. To mark the week, the Infant Feeding Team will host a staff stand within the hospital canteen at...
Care at Home team seeks compassionate carers across South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership is recruiting permanent full-time and part-time Home Carers, offering the chance to help older and disabled residents live safely and happily in their own homes. “It’s the most rewarding job I’ve ever...
New chief executive visits North partnership teams
Louise Long, our new chief executive, joined Claire Rae, University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire’s chief officer, to meet a range of the partnership’s staff across several services making a positive impact in the lives of people across the whole of...
