Operation FLOW Update 10 February
Watch this week’s videos featuring our Chief Executive Jann Gardner along with our Medical Director Dr Chris Deighan talking about the learning from the mini firebreak at University Hospital Wishaw during last week. There is also a video of our UHW triumvirate...
Time to Talk Day Event to Support Mental Health
Time to Talk Day took place on Thursday 2 February, and is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. In support of this campaign, NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement team held a Walk and Talk event, for people to attend to support their mental health. There...
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2023
February is LGBT+ History Month (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender plus) and is an opportunity to celebrate LGBT+ culture, reflect on the past and present of the LGBT+ community and continue to strive towards equality for all. The 2023 UK theme is ‘Behind the...
NEW Give your team or one you admire a Big Shout Out
If you’re part of a great team or work with another team you think deserves a Big Shout Out Organisational Development want to hear about the fantastic work that’s making a difference across NHS Lanarkshire. Who should I nominate and why? All parts of NHS...
Making Operation FLOW a success #TeamLanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire has launched Operation FLOW – a positive and ambitious plan to reduce service pressures and improve patient care and experience. Plans are developing rapidly across the whole health and care system in Lanarkshire to reset our system to improve flow...
Green health initiatives within patient care
Research shows that spending time outdoors plays an important role in improving our overall health and wellbeing. NHS Lanarkshire supports residents to access opportunities within local greenspace, parks and nature to further support their mental and physical health....
Gastroenterology pharmacy team wins prestigious award
The Gastroenterology pharmacy team was recently awarded ‘Hospital Pharmacy Team of the Year 2022’ at the Scottish Healthcare Awards in November. The team, established in June 2021, were recognised for their new and innovative work by a panel of judges from across the...
Improved referral process for Community Paediatrics
Our Community Paediatric Service is reviewing how it can further develop and improve the standard of care for children and young people across Lanarkshire. As part of this work, the team is refining how it receives and processes referrals. All new referrals should now...
Blossoming Green Health Opportunities for NHS Lanarkshire Patients
Over the past five years, NHS Lanarkshire’s Green Health Partnership (LGHP) has partnered with Clydesdale Community Initiatives Scotland (CCI) to develop a therapeutic gardening and Green Health Programme. As part of this, various green health opportunities are...
