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...
Speak Up Week focuses on learning from concerns
Speak Up Week 2023 is back for its second year to help raise awareness about how to raise concerns and promote a positive speak up culture within the NHS. Running from 2 to 6 October, the theme of the week this year is ‘Learning from Concerns’ to help encourage a good...
Book onto professionalism in healthcare conference
There is still time to book onto the Professionalism in Healthcare Conference that is organised by a team of clinician educators who are passionate about professionalism. The event taking place on 6 October 2023 at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow provides a...
Big Shout Out – Renal Team
Pictured: Jennifer Telfer, senior charge nurse of the regular dialysis unit pictured with patient Staff from the Renal team at University Hospital Monklands have received a Big Shout Out for the outstanding care they provide to those receiving renal treatment. The...
Surgeon runs Berlin marathon in memory of colleague
Surgeon Gavin Bryce is running the Berlin marathon this Sunday (24 September) to help fundraise for Motor Neuron Disease (MND) following the tragic death of a colleague. Gavin, a consultant surgeon at University Hospital Wishaw, said: “MND is a progressive...
Help prevent falls
Staff across NHS Lanarkshire are being encouraged to make a pledge to help prevent falls as part of Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The week, which runs from Monday 18 September, highlights that everyone has a role to play in preventing a fall. Jane Kelly, Health...
The Big Shout Out – Neonatal Team
Pictured: Michelle Brooks, advanced specialist nurse in neonatal practice education and Mahmoud Montasser, neonatal consultant Staff from the neonatal team at University Hospital Wishaw have received a Big Shout Out for the excellent care they provide to Lanarkshire’s...
