Speak Up Week: fostering a safe and supportive whistleblowing culture
We’re supporting the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer’s Speak Up Week, starting on Monday. This annual initiative is a reminder of the importance of nurturing a healthy “speak up” culture, empowering staff at every level to voice concerns, knowing they’ll...
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Tell your loved ones about your organ donation choice
“Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones in Doubt” is the message we’re supporting during Organ & Tissue Donation Week (22-29 September). Our acute hospitals are lit up pink to mark the week. People aged 16 and over are being encouraged to record their donation decision on...
Refer local families to GOALS (Getting Our Active Lifestyle Started)
GOALS is a free, fun and healthy lifestyle 10-week programme. It’s designed for families with children in primary and secondary school who are keen to increase their movement and learn more about lifelong healthy habits. The programme supports families, who have...
Diabetic screening highlighted during Eye Health Week
During National Eye Health Week (22 to 28 September) we’re reminding you to attend for your diabetic eye screening when invited. Dr Cathy Johnman, Public Health Consultant, said “If you’re aged 12 or over and have diabetes of any type, it’s important to attend for...
Pioneering digital inclusion project transforms connection in care homes
In South Lanarkshire, technology is being used in a new way – not just to improve efficiency, but to transform how residents in care homes stay connected, included and supported in their daily lives. David Walker Gardens Care Home in Rutherglen has become the first in...
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Kathryn tells of young son’s cancer fight
It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and one of our colleagues has told her personal story to spotlight the issue. Kathryn Reid (pictured), Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Chronic Pain, said: “Our son Lucas was two when he developed a non-blanching pin prick...
Physiotherapist Nicola Wightman wins gold at WUKF World Karate Championships
A team of 16 competitors from TKA Karate Association recently travelled to Malmo, Sweden to fly the flag for Scotland, with one returning a world champion. Nicola Wightman, extended scope practitioner (ESP) physiotherapist with the knee clinic at University Hospital...
