Big Shout Out to the Alcohol, Cannabis, and Vaping Team
The Alcohol, Cannabis, and Vaping Team has received a well-deserved Big Shout Out for their dedication, innovation, and commitment to addressing alcohol-related harms in local communities. This dynamic team has made remarkable strides in training, community...
New Monklands – project is double finalist at top awards
Parking shown is illustrative only and not a literal representation of number of spaces, which is planned to be double capacity of current hospital Our exciting project to create the new University Hospital Monklands is a finalist in two categories at a...
Public Dental Service walkabout
This month our senior team and one of our non-executive Board members continued their planned visits to meet staff and hear about the ongoing work to improve the patient experience. Our Interim Chief Executive, Colin Lauder, joined other members of the senior...
Cabinet Secretary hails incredible efforts of NHS Lanarkshire staff as “a source of hope”
Staff at NHS Lanarkshire’s Flow Navigation Centre Plus (FNC+Plus) have been praised by Health Secretary Neil Gray for their role in driving meaningful, people-centred reform across the health and care system. Mr Gray recently visited the FNC+ hub in Bothwell to mark...
North Lanarkshire health visitors bridge generations with inspiring breastfeeding initiative
An innovative intergenerational project led by University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire health visitors is creating heart-warming connections and improving breastfeeding support at Kilsyth Victoria Cottage Hospital (KVCH) and the Kilsyth Breastfeeding...
Best foot forward for London Marathon challenge
Ross Millar’s personal health challenges have led him to take on the 26.2-mile London Marathon to raise funds for Diabetes UK. Ross, a trainee biomedical scientist at University Hospital Hairmyres, said: “I’ve been type 1 diabetic since I was a baby. I’m running to...
Big Shout Out to the Lymphoedema Team Specialist Nurses, Central Clinic, Hamilton
At NHS Lanarkshire, we are proud to celebrate the outstanding dedication and compassion of our staff. Today, we highlight the Lymphoedema Team Specialist Nurses based at Central Clinic, Hamilton, who embody excellence in patient-centred care. For many patients, the...
Celia takes on Himalayan challenge to boost cancer screening and awareness
One of NHS Lanarkshire’s public health consultants is set for an adventurous Himalayan trekking challenge to help Scots beat bowel cancer. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Scotland’s National Programme Board Chair for Bowel Screening, is putting aside her concerns about...
Latest public health report focuses on children and young people
This week saw the publication of the latest Director of Public Health Annual Report 2024. The main focus of the report is the health of infants, children and young people. The report explores some of the usual public health themes, through a child health lens. Last...
