Balanced budget approved to protect and enhance health and social care in North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) has approved a balanced budget for 2025/26, ensuring University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire continues to deliver high-quality care and support to local residents. The budget approval forms a key part of...
Celebrating Project SEARCH on National Supported Internship Day
On National Supported Internship Day, NHS Lanarkshire proudly celebrates Project SEARCH, an innovative vocational training programme that empowers adults with additional support needs to transition into meaningful employment. This life-changing initiative is a shining...
Positive progress on mental health services in Lanarkshire
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, which hosts mental health services across Lanarkshire, has released an update on the delivery of its Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan, highlighting significant progress in making it easier for people to access...
Teamwork in action – supporting our ambulance service
NHS Lanarkshire staff at Lady Home Hospital in Clydesdale have warmly welcomed Paramedic Clinical Team Leader Craig Hill (pictured left) and his colleagues from the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), who are temporarily using the site as a rest area while vital...
New video highlights how staff can support the No Smoking Legislation
The Quit Your Way team has put together a short and engaging video for NHS Lanarkshire staff to find out everything they need to know about supporting the No Smoking Legislation, which makes it illegal for anyone to smoke within 15 metres of a hospital building....
Bereavement expert staff join consultant Calvin on his podcast
An emergency medicine consultant who hosts a podcast about human mortality was joined by expert colleagues to discuss bereavement. On the Talking Mortality podcast, Dr Calvin Lightbody, who works at University Hospital Hairmyres, spoke to Graeme Bell, a hospital...
Calling All Musicians – Join the NHS Lanarkshire Staff Orchestra!
Are you a keen musician looking for a new way to connect with colleagues? We’re exploring the idea of forming a staff orchestra or small music ensemble to bring together talented players across NHS Lanarkshire. Whether you play strings, woodwind, brass, or percussion,...
Big Shout Out to Brooklin Wilson, Autism Nurse Practitioner
As the Autism Nurse Practitioner with NHS Lanarkshire’s Adult Learning Disability Service, Brooklin Wilson has made a remarkable impact by addressing the unique needs of individuals with autism and learning disabilities. Although she has been in her role for only a...
Primary pupils delighted to learn about community nursing
Our Cumbernauld community nurses had an inspiring chat about their jobs with primary school children. Team Leader Audrey McFaulds, Community Staff Nurse Brian Thompson and Modern Apprentice Sofia Nellie visited Dykehead Primary in Shotts for their Careers Day. Audrey...
