New Monklands: hospital project engineers learning opportunity for school students
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) website here: New hospital project engineers learning opportunity for school students
A fun-filled summer family day brings the community together
NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement team in Wishaw hosted a summer family fun day – Tea in the Garden – on Tuesday 29 July at University Hospital Wishaw’s King George V Community Garden. The vibrant and well-attended afternoon welcomed people of all ages for a...
Nineties band comeback of the year
The excitement has been building. Fans have been waiting for that iconic nineties band finally reuniting. Forget Oasis, The Morning Early are back – with our very own Stephen Peebles, Deputy Director of Acute Services, on bass and vocals. The cult Glasgow four-piece,...
We’re striding forward with walking challenge sign-ups
The NHS Lanarkshire walking challenge has made a great start, with half of the places taken within the first week of registration. So far, 147 teams have signed up, with an average of five members per team. Thanks to their efforts, 75 trees have already been planted...
CHAS Director of Nursing Visits University Hospital Wishaw
University Hospital Wishaw recently welcomed Jen Rodgers, Director of Nursing and Family Support for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), on a special visit to our maternity unit, neonatal unit and paediatric department. The visit was an opportunity to further...
Jenny and the Bear initiative shares smoke-free message with families
NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement Team has been working with families across Lanarkshire to share a range of fun and interactive activities, inspired by the NHS Jenny and the Bear programme. Jenny and the Bear, an engaging children’s story designed to encourage...
Medical Education Team Shines at International Clinical Skills Conference
Several members of NHS Lanarkshire’s medical education team recently presented their innovative work at the Prato International Clinical Skills Conference in Italy which celebrated its 20th year with the theme ‘Past, Present and Future’. The presentation by Scott...
Get ready – our new NHS Lanarkshire values arrive this August
NHS Lanarkshire will launch a new set of organisational values this autumn, aligning us fully with the national NHS Scotland values. The new values will give every member of staff a clear compass for the way we work together and care for the people we serve. Following...
Team shortlisted for UK patient safety award
NHS Lanarkshire is proud to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist at the Health Service Journal (HSJ), Patient Safety Awards 2025 – the only Scottish health board to reach this year’s finals. The health board has been recognised in the Maternity and...
