World No Tobacco Day – Over 1000 smoking quits in 2022
Today is World No Tobacco Day (Wed 31 May) and to support this event, NHS Lanarkshire’s Quit Your Way team is celebrating the 1000+ Lanarkshire residents who quit smoking with its service from Jan 2022 – Dec 2022. The Quit Your Way service offers 12-weeks of free...
And We’re Off! The Walking Challenge has Commenced!
The Walking Challenge has kicked off at Bute, with 371 teams and 1400 staff members taking part to walk to Shetland via the Scottish Isles – virtually! This year, we’ve had a record number of sign ups, as all 1400 spaces have been filled for the first time. This...
Ruth celebrates 45 years of service
Airdrie Health Visiting Team would like to congratulate our colleague Ruth Templeton who celebrates 45 years of service to the NHS this year. Ruth has worked as a nurse in numerous positions throughout NHS Lanarkshire, spending the past 18 years working as a health...
Family nurse partnership retirements
Family nurse partnership South Lanarkshire said farewell to two valued members of their team. Caryn Sloey, family nurse has worked within the NHS for 43 years, and for the last 10 years in the family nurse partnership. Elizabeth Bell, data manager, has worked for NHS...
The Big Shout Out – PSSD technical services
The PSSD technical services have received a Big Shout Out for their roll out of a new system, which is making it easier to keep track and report on their workload. The team delivered a significant change project across Lanarkshire through the implementation and roll...
Green Health Partnership receives new funds for greener environments
Green Health Week takes place Saturday 13 – Friday 19 May and NHS Lanarkshire is planting the seed to encourage others to give nature a go. Alongside Green Health Week, NHS Lanarkshire’s Green Health Partnership (LGHP) received £250 from Action Earth to enhance the...
International Nurses Day: Our Nurses. Our Future
Today every nurse across Lanarkshire and beyond is being offered thanks from NHS Lanarkshire’s Executive Nurse Director on International Nurses Day 2023. Eddie Docherty, Executive Nurse Director has offered a personal thank you to nurses across Lanarkshire and the...
Mental health awareness weekÂ
Mental health awareness week takes place next week (15-21 May), with the theme of anxiety. Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem. Lots of things can lead to feelings of anxiety, including...
Further/Higher Education – 2023/24 Academic Year
Are you passionate about personal development? Are you considering studying for a qualification or accreditation? NHS Lanarkshire staff can apply for funding support through its further and higher education (F/HE) process. Application forms are available on FirstPort...
