Tribute is made to staff in South Lanarkshire social care to mark World Social Work Day
A heartfelt tribute has been paid to staff in South Lanarkshire social care as people across the globe mark World Social Work Day. Soumen Sengupta, director, health and social care, South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, and Liam Purdie, head of...
NHS Charities Together Funding
More than £321,000 of funding has been awarded to NHS Lanarkshire following a bid to NHS Charities Together to enhance social prescribing across North Lanarkshire and develop social prescribing arrangements in East Kilbride in South Lanarkshire. Social prescribing,...
UNISON show their support for staff across NHS Lanarkshire
Staff at University Hospital Hairmyres (UHH) and the Ally McCoist complex vaccination centre both hosted visits last week from the new national general secretary for UNISON, Christina McAnea. Christina was in Scotland to offer her and UNISON’s thanks to health and...
When Covid stopped the world, Jill stepped forward into a job she loves
In the second in a special series, we look at the people working in the very heart of our communities as part of our care at home service. The service is recruiting now, you can find out more by visiting: SLA08839 – Home Carer – | South Lanarkshire |...
‘Please. Be Kind’ – nurse’s poignant plea– as reports of violence and aggression continue
A Lanarkshire nurse is fronting a poignant stand against those who direct any form of abuse to health and social care professionals. Linzi Munro, a care home liaison nurse, has also made a heartfelt plea for kindness in a video featuring photography of frontline...
Staff to have their say on health and wellbeing at work
Staff across NHS Lanarkshire are being given the opportunity to have their say on health and wellbeing at work. ‘Your Health Matters – Your Opinion Counts’ will be one of the platforms used to give staff a voice and encourage everyone to contribute in shaping...
Referring inpatients to Quit Your Way
Managing patients nicotine withdrawal in a supportive manner and prescribing appropriate medication where required may prevent the patient from becoming agitated or anxious, making their stay in hospital more comfortable. The Management of Nicotine Addiction...
Salus helps staff to manage their mental health
Salus occupational health case management mental health support service is helping to assist NHS Lanarkshire employees to better manage their mental health. Referral to the service is offered to employees who are absent from work as a consequence of mental health...
A sharp change of direction took Annmarie down a wonderful career path
In the first in a special series, we look at the people working in the very heart of our communities as part of the Care at Home service. The service is recruiting now, and you can find out more by visiting: SLA08839 – Home Carer – | South Lanarkshire |...
