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...
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...
