Free NHS stop smoking support to help you ‘Quit Your Way’
People across Lanarkshire who want to stop smoking are being encouraged to seek support from Quit Your Way, the NHS service that offers personalised help to suit each individual. With just under 600,000 people in Scotland still smoking, there is a range of free,...
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new Director of Dentistry
NHS Lanarkshire has welcomed the appointment of Geraldeen Irving as its new Director of Dentistry, strengthening leadership for dental services across the region. Geraldeen took up the role on 2 February 2026 and will provide strategic and clinical leadership across...
Scottish Freedom of Information Awards shortlisted
NHS Lanarkshire’s Freedom of Information (FOI) team has been shortlisted for Scottish FOI Team of the Year. In addition, Linda Brownlie, Lead FOI Officer, has also been shortlisted for FOI Practitioner of the Year. Jackie McColl, Deputy Director of Communications,...
Children’s Mental Health Week 2026: My Place
This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is taking place between Monday 9–Sunday 15 February, with this year’s theme being ‘My Place.’ My Place encourages children and young people to think about the spaces, relationships and communities that help them feel safe,...
Health board highlights its sustainability successes for 2024-2025
The latest NHS Lanarkshire Climate Emergency and Sustainability Report is now available to view. The report highlights the significant progress and achievements made across NHS Lanarkshire during 2024/2025 in tackling climate change and environmental challenges. This...
Two New Directors Join Our Senior Management Team
Last month we welcomed Arwel Williams and Fiona McEwan to the senior management team. Fiona has taken up the role of Director of Finance and joins us from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC). She is a Chartered Accountant and brings extensive experience in...
Teams engaging with our values
Following engagement with senior leaders in late 2025, the values project has moved onto its next phase, with a direct focus on working with teams. The Learning & Organisational Development (L&OD) team will be engaging directly with teams across the...
Answer the SIREN call to help study into staff seasonal illness
You have the opportunity to take part in research into seasonal illness affecting staff. The SIREN+ study involves a large group of healthcare workers and has helped answer important questions about respiratory viruses and has guided national policy. Cat Simpson,...
‘A Team’ partnership with Auchlochan Dementia Peer Support Group
As part of the NHS Lanarkshire’s commitment to supporting local communities, the Older Adults Community Mental Health Clydesdale team (CMHT) has built an ongoing partnership with the Auchlochan Dementia Peer Support Group. This initiative is one of many that supports...
