Dr John Logan retires after long career in public health
We say a fond farewell to Dr John Logan, consultant in public health medicine and deputy director of public health, who recently retired after 23 years’ service. During his medical training between 1981 and 1987, John undertook a variety of clinical based roles...
Restart a Heart Day
Restart a Heart Day- which takes place on Sunday 16 October – is an international campaign encouraging people of all ages to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR is a lifesaving medical procedure which is given to someone in cardiac arrest. Most of us...
Dr Mark Russell appointed Medical Director for SLHSCP
Dr Mark Russell has been appointed as Medical Director for South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Soumen Sengupta, Director of Health and Social Care for South Lanarkshire, said “I am really pleased to welcome Mark into his new role within the senior...
Brave the shave
Clinical support worker Louise Mcvey from ward 15 University Hospital Hairmyres is participating in the “Brave the shave” to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Louise will brave the shave on Saturday 29 October at 10am in the day room of ward 15. Louise will...
Dr Gillian Sweeney awarded PhD
Congratulations to Dr Gillian Sweeney, occupational therapy advanced practitioner for her recent PhD awarded from the Bioengineering Department at Strathclyde University. Gillian’s research involved a pilot randomised controlled trial of two novel types of...
Challenge Poverty Week
Challenge Poverty Week is an opportunity for us to raise our voices against poverty and unite with organisations across Scotland in calling for a more just and equal society. This year, Challenge Poverty Week will takes place this week (Monday 3rd – Sunday 9th...
Pharmacy recognised for supporting people to quit smoking
Quit Your Way is NHS Lanarkshire’s free and friendly stop smoking support service, however, residents may not know, they can also ignite their quit journey with its trained staff at local community pharmacies. Pharmacies are readily available to support people who...
Local scheme ‘Kick Starts’ careers within NHS Lanarkshire
Image – Kirsten Scott 4th from the right with the HR Business Team. NHS Lanarkshire welcomed 15 eager and inspiring young people to work placements in February, in partnership with the National Government Employability programme; ‘Kickstart’. The health board...
Speak Up Week encourages staff to raise concerns
Want to speak up but don’t know who to turn to? Speak Up Week (Monday 3 – Friday 7 October) is a new initiative launched by the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO) to raise awareness about how to raise concerns and promote a positive speak up culture...
