Autumn vaccination programme
The Autumn vaccination programme will commence on Monday, 5 September and Lanarkshire health and social care staff (including independent contractors) can book an appointment to receive their annual flu vaccination and Covid Booster vaccination (if eligible) through...
Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy Consultation
NHS Lanarkshire’s sustainability team has put together a short survey to collect your views on NHS Lanarkshire’s proposed Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy. By answering a few short questions, your feedback will further shape the final version. View the...
Elaine and her meringues will be missed as she retires after 44 years’ service
Elaine Carter’s colleagues will miss her knowledge and experience – not to mention her baking skills as she retires after a remarkable 44 years’ service. Elaine retired in her role as district nursing sister at the end of July. She started nurse training at...
Social workers in the running for national awards
Two social workers from South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in social care. Megan Cassidy is now a finalist in the ‘Bright Spark in Social Work’ category while Laura Arthur is in the finals in...
Dr Iain Hathorn retires after 35 years’ service
Congratulations go to Dr Iain Hathorn, clinical director primary care and out-of-hours and locality lead GP for Clydesdale, who recently retired after a remarkable 38 years’ service. Iain joined the NHS in 1984 and, in 1989, joined Lanarkshire’s GP performers list....
Scottish Health Awards – Global Citizenship Award
The Scottish Health Awards are the most prestigious and recognised awards for those working across NHS Scotland and its partners to deliver high quality health and social care services to the people of Scotland. There are 16 categories in this year’s Scottish Health...
Staff delighted by generous donation
Staff within the neonatal unit at University Hospital Wishaw (UHW) were delighted to receive a donation of £3,300 from Kirsty Black as a thank you for the care and support her daughter Ayla (seven months) received while being treated at the hospital. Kirsty and her...
All to Play For – local event for all children for National Playday
Every year, National Playday calls on everyone to celebrate and show why play is fundamental for children’s enjoyment of childhood. This year’s theme was ‘All to Play For’ as play opportunities are vital for all children’s health, wellbeing and development. To...
Hitting the headlines – July media highlights
NHS Lanarkshire have released a wide range of important information throughout July – here are the highlights. Health Awareness: In July the Lyme disease campaign launched, which highlights the importance of being tick aware whilst outdoors this summer. The campaign...
