Enhancing access to Adult Autism Diagnosis: ANDS expands referral pathways
The Adult Neurodevelopmental Service (ANDS) has reached a significant milestone with the launch of Phase 2, expanding access to autism diagnostic assessments for adults across Lanarkshire through new referral pathways from Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) and...
Lanarkshire physician posthumously awarded the prestigious William Cullen Prize
A Lanarkshire physician has been posthumously awarded the prestigious William Cullen Prize for his outstanding contributions to patient care. Dr Barry Vallance worked for NHS Lanarkshire from 1981 until his death in June 2024, as both a cardiologist and general...
Big Shout Out to Katie Whyte, Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Katie Whyte, a Diabetes Specialist Nurse, has made an exceptional impact in Lanarkshire by supporting patients living with diabetes and helping healthcare teams to provide seamless, patient-centred care. With her expertise and dedication, Katie is not only a trusted...
Couple who lost baby create new hospital haven for other grieving parentsÂ
A couple who lost their baby daughter have helped create a special room at University Hospital Wishaw, where other bereaved parents can share a haven of peace and quiet as they grieve. Greg and Suzanne Russell raised funds in memory of their baby, Lily, who was born...
NHS Scotland Event 2025 – call for posters
This year’s NHS Scotland Event will take place on Monday 9 June at the Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. This will be the first time the Event has taken place at the state-of the-art facility in the centre of Glasgow. The call for...
Celebrating the impact of Family Support Hubs in South Lanarkshire
An innovative approach is helping support families and improve outcomes for children and parents. South Lanarkshire’s Family Support Hubs are multi-disciplinary teams that provide whole family support to babies, children, young people and their families across South...
Celebrating quality improvement in primary care
To date, 45 members of staff working in primary care have successfully completed the Scottish Improvement Foundations Skills (SIFS) course, delivered by the Primary Care Improvement Team. Dr Veronica Rainey, Associate Medical Director – South Lanarkshire University...
Mum inspires Emma to have locks cut to help young people who have cancer
Staff member Emma McMillan has had her long locks trimmed for a cancer charity after being inspired by her mum, who also works with us. Emma, a Higher Clerical Officer supporting the vaccination team at Muirhead Clinic, Cumbernauld, had 15 inches of her hair cut to...
Free programme encourages smoke-free homes for families
NHS Lanarkshire’s Quit Your Way Team’s research study, to support Lanarkshire families to create a smoke-free home, is underway. The study aims to tackle the number of children breathing in second-hand smoke at home, and is being led by researchers at the University...
