Menopause support group celebrates its first anniversary
Members from University Hospital Wishaw’s menopause support group took time at their recent monthly meeting to celebrate the group’s first anniversary. The group was set up in September 2022 by neonatal nurse educator Michelle Brooks following her own personal...
Refer local families to GOALS (Getting Our Active Lifestyle Started)
Refer your patients to GOALS. This healthy lifestyle programme provides support for children, young people and their families. GOALS is a community based programme for children and young people (CYP) aged 4-17 years old with a BMI greater than or equal to 91st...
National Allied Health Professions Day
Who are the NHS Lanarkshire AHPs? In Lanarkshire, the allied health professions (AHPs) consists of dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, diagnostic radiographers, and speech and language therapists. However, in Lanarkshire,...
Big Shout Out – Clinical Psychology Team at HMP Shotts
Staff from the Clinical Psychology Team based at HMP Shotts have received a Big Shout Out for their innovative, creative and patient-centred approach and recognises the unique contribution our staff make on a daily basis. In the challenging environment of a prison...
We’re Supporting Baby Loss Awareness Week
From tonight University Hospital Wishaw will be lit pink and blue to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week which runs from 9-15 October. University Hospital Wishaw will join a host of other buildings and monuments across the country in remembrance of babies who have been lost...
Power of books boosts staff wellbeing
An online book club will help NHS Lanarkshire staff discover the power of books in boosting their wellbeing. The book club, which will be held during Staff Health and Wellbeing Week, will celebrate health, happiness and the love of reading. Events include: Tuesday 31...
Celebrating clinical educators on World Teachers’ Day
In honour of World Teachers’ Day, which is held on 5 October, NHS Lanarkshire is joining in a national effort to recognize our Clinical teachers. Medical and clinical educators play a pivotal role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. They...
Vote now for the People’s Choice award
We are delighted to announce that voting has now opened for the People’s Choice award, for this year’s Scottish Health Awards. The NHS honours its 75th anniversary this year. We wanted to take delight in this unique year to celebrate the accomplishments of...
October is Black History Month
October is Black History Month in the UK. This was first launched in Scotland 20 years ago. In a video message for staff, Professor Jann Gardner, NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive, said: “We stand in solidarity against racism and we make ourselves aware of black history...
