Blossoming Green Health Opportunities for NHS Lanarkshire Patients
Over the past five years, NHS Lanarkshire’s Green Health Partnership (LGHP) has partnered with Clydesdale Community Initiatives Scotland (CCI) to develop a therapeutic gardening and Green Health Programme. As part of this, various green health opportunities are...
HMP Shotts health centre to host nurses’ careers event
A careers event showcasing the unique job opportunities for registered nurses and final year nursing students at Shotts prison is taking place next month. The event will give nurses the chance to visit the health centre at HMP Shotts and learn about multi-disciplinary...
Biggar Medical Practice win prestigious award
Biggar Medical Practice were announced as Scottish GP practice of the year at the annual Scottish Healthcare Awards. Held at the Crowne Plaza in in Glasgow in November, the team were recognised for their commitment to enhancing the patient experience and plans in...
NHS Lanarkshire empowers residents to make healthy lifestyle changes
At a time when many of us are traditionally making New Year resolutions to be healthier, NHS Lanarkshire’s Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management Service is promoting a variety of support to empower those who wish to lead a healthier lifestyle. Being physically...
Maternity Christmas song 2022
Our musical maternity team are back with a new Christmas song for 2022. Wishing everyone a ‘Merry Christmas’. Vimeo – https://vimeo.com/782491791 You Tube – https://youtu.be/VoddAMVlH68
Morag Anderson retires after long career in nursing
We say a fond farewell to Morag Anderson, Associate Director of Nursing, who recently retired after 39 years’ service. Morag (pictured right with Trudi Marshall left) began her career in 1985 in Bangour Village Hospital as a student nurse and worked as an nursing...
The impact of smoking during the cost of living crisis podcast
As the cost of living continues to rise, many will find it difficult to make ends meet. Smoking is a very expensive addiction and can place a financial burden on people who smoke and their families. The Quit Your Way teams in NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow &...
Retirement of Celine Robertson, Health Improvement
Congratulations to Celine Robertson, Health Improvement Assistant, who is retiring after an amazing 14 years of service! Celine joined NHS Lanarkshire’s Tobacco Control Team in 2008 and has remained with the team ever since. Celine said: “My first position was as a...
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...
