Primary pupils delighted to learn about community nursing
Our Cumbernauld community nurses had an inspiring chat about their jobs with primary school children. Team Leader Audrey McFaulds, Community Staff Nurse Brian Thompson and Modern Apprentice Sofia Nellie visited Dykehead Primary in Shotts for their Careers Day. Audrey...
Big Shout Out to Lucy Reilly and Sam Hampton, Advanced Clinical Services Pharmacists
At NHS Lanarkshire, we are always looking for new ways to improve patient care and enhance safety. Lucy Reilly and Sam Hampton, Advanced Clinical Services Pharmacists in the Hamilton Locality, have done just that with their innovative approach to integrating...
Celebrating Apprenticeships at NHS Lanarkshire
This week, NHS Lanarkshire is celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025 (3-7 March), highlighting the impact of apprenticeships and the role they play in shaping the future of our workforce. As one of the largest employers in the region, NHS Lanarkshire is...
Mahvish’s digital leadership success benefitting Lanarkshire Carers
Lanarkshire Carers is delighted to congratulate Mahvish Razvi on her successful participation in the prestigious Digital Health and Care Leadership Programme, a key initiative aimed at equipping leaders with the skills to drive digital transformation within health and...
Enhancing access to Adult Autism Diagnosis: ANDS expands referral pathways
The Adult Neurodevelopmental Service (ANDS) has reached a significant milestone with the launch of Phase 2, expanding access to autism diagnostic assessments for adults across Lanarkshire through new referral pathways from Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) and...
Lanarkshire physician posthumously awarded the prestigious William Cullen Prize
A Lanarkshire physician has been posthumously awarded the prestigious William Cullen Prize for his outstanding contributions to patient care. Dr Barry Vallance worked for NHS Lanarkshire from 1981 until his death in June 2024, as both a cardiologist and general...
Big Shout Out to Katie Whyte, Diabetes Specialist Nurse
Katie Whyte, a Diabetes Specialist Nurse, has made an exceptional impact in Lanarkshire by supporting patients living with diabetes and helping healthcare teams to provide seamless, patient-centred care. With her expertise and dedication, Katie is not only a trusted...
Couple who lost baby create new hospital haven for other grieving parentsÂ
A couple who lost their baby daughter have helped create a special room at University Hospital Wishaw, where other bereaved parents can share a haven of peace and quiet as they grieve. Greg and Suzanne Russell raised funds in memory of their baby, Lily, who was born...
NHS Scotland Event 2025 – call for posters
This year’s NHS Scotland Event will take place on Monday 9 June at the Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. This will be the first time the Event has taken place at the state-of the-art facility in the centre of Glasgow. The call for...
