Next shortlisted candidates revealed for Staff Awards
The next shortlisted candidates for the Staff Awards 2023 have now been revealed. The shortlisted candidates are: The Lanarkshire wide pre-assessment team Urology Biopsy Team Peri-Operative Team
First shortlisted candidates announced for Staff Awards
The first shortlisted nominees for the Staff Awards 2023 have now been announced. Under the volunteering category, Lorna Colquhoun has been shortlisted for her charity work in helping young families. Robert Bogan has been shortlisted for his work signposting patients...
Children and young people at risk of harm inspection update
Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire has now started our joint inspection of services for children and young people at risk of harm in the area. Carried out by the Care Inspectorate, the inspection is being carried out over the summer and will run until October....
Director highlights contribution of unpaid carers during national campaign week
The Director of Health and Social Care for South Lanarkshire has praised the commitment and compassion of unpaid carers at the start of a national campaign week. Carers’ week (5-11 June) is geared to raising awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers...
NHS Lanarkshire Modern Apprenticeship Programme launches
A Lanarkshire woman has credited a modern apprenticeship programme for launching her career. Michelle Gormley, from Carnwath, joined NHS Lanarkshire’s Modern Apprenticeship programme when she left school at 17. Now a senior international recruitment advisor for NHS...
The Big Shout Out – Camglen Treatment Room Team
The team from the Camglen Treatment Room have received a Big Shout Out for their work to improve the care of those being treated for leg ulcers. The team, who are based at Rutherglen Health Centre, introduced Doppler scanning for patients with an ulcer that has not...
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...
