Supporting people living with HIV
We celebrated World AIDS Day on 1 December. This is a day of reflection for the lives (over 40 million) that have been lost to HIV/AIDS worldwide over the last four decades, as well as to celebrate the huge advances that have been made in the prevention, diagnosis and...
Expansion of primary care occupational therapy service
NHS Lanarkshire is set to become one of the first health boards in Scotland to provide a primary care occupational therapy (OT) service to all local GP practices. On Wednesday 7 December NHS Lanarkshire’s Oversight Executive Group approved the proposal to make the...
Don’t feel snowed under this Christmas – help is there for you
Christmas brings joy to many, but for some it’s a time when stress and pressure can be worse than ever. But those feeling overwhelmed are being reminded that help and support are available – and it is vital to accept that assistance. To help those who are struggling...
NHS Lanarkshire launches a new recruitment website – Care to join us?
A new website dedicated to the recruitment of staff to vacancies across NHS Lanarkshire has launched this week making it easier for people to apply for jobs and find out more about NHS Lanarkshire. The web pages are a one stop shop for job seekers to identify...
First frailty friendly trolley
Emergency department staff at University Hospital Wishaw have access to a frailty friendly trolley for the first time. The site’s acute care of the elderly team has handed over the trolley to ED colleagues. The trolley will benefit frail older adults who are a...
Remember to test for HIV infection
Thursday 1 December is World AIDS Day. This is a day to reflect on both the many lives (over 40 million) that have been lost to HIV/ AIDS worldwide over the last four decades, as well as to celebrate the huge advances that have been made in the prevention, diagnosis...
Veterans First Point offers support for veterans
Veterans First Point (V1P) is a comprehensive support service for veterans living in Lanarkshire. Â This service was designed by veterans, for veterans, and is staffed by veteran peer workers and psychologists and offers advice and support when it is needed most. Â Andy...
Pressures on public sector finances and the small steps you can take to reduce waste
The rising costs affecting households are also impacting on all health boards. These combined with extra costs linked to Covid-19 and a high use of overtime, bank and agency staff in the face of relentless demand, adds up to an incredibly difficult challenge ahead. As...
Media highlights
Our communications team has delivered a variety of news stories recently. Here are a few highlights: Encouraging the uptake of Vaccinations across Lanarkshire Our recent focus of media coverage has been around encouraging people to take up both their flu and Covid-19...
