New recruits enhance out of hours’ service ahead of winter
NHS Lanarkshire’s primary care out of hours’ service has enhanced their team with the addition of new recruits ahead of winter. Dr Mike Coates, NHS Lanarkshire out of hours’ clinical director is delighted to welcome the new additions to his team over the past few...
World Sustainable Transport Day 2023
Sunday 26 November is World Sustainable Transport Day! This event, by the United Nations, recognises the important role of safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all in achieving our sustainable development goals. Why not take some time on...
New ED signage to help improve patient experience
A suite of new signage has been designed and installed in each of NHS Lanarkshire’s three Emergency Departments to improve patient experience. The signage, which appears outside each emergency department and within their waiting areas, keeps patients informed during...
North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug partnership event
Do you live or work in North Lanarkshire? Would you like to learn more about North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug services? Join North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership at South Dalziel Studios in Motherwell between 9.30am-4pm on Thursday 14 December 2023 to...
New hospital garden blooming
The NHS Lanarkshire Green Health Partnership (LGHP) is in the midst of developing a new greenspace; King George V garden at University Hospital Wishaw for patients, staff and visitors to reap the green health benefits while engaging with nature. Local MSP, Clare...
It’s Mouth Cancer Action Month!
NHS Lanarkshire’s health improvement team is promoting the national Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign which runs for the whole month of November. The campaign aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer and save lives by promoting the values of prevention and early...
NHS Scotland Chief witnesses sophisticated care and expertise
NHS Scotland Chief Executive, Caroline Lamb, has visited care staff in South Lanarkshire. The visit brought into clear focus how a combination of increasingly sophisticated care and expertise is being delivered — compassionately — in the heart of communities. Ms Lamb...
Celebrating Community & Primary Care Advanced Practitioners
This Advanced Practice Week, 12-18 November, NHS Lanarkshire’s Advanced Practitioners are taking to social media to highlight what they love about their role and how they ensure patients are receiving the right care in the right place at the right time this winter and...
Staff at West of Scotland Laundry Raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness
The West of Scotland Laundry (WoSL) staff wellbeing group successfully raised money for breast cancer awareness through a fundraising event. The group raised money by serving a delightful buffet of baked delicacies at afternoon tea and coffee morning. Everyone in...
