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Adoption, Fostering and Kinship Policy 224.41 KB 38603 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Adoption, Fostering and Kinship Policy’,...
Adverse-Weather-Policy 447.01 KB 46089 downloads
This has been now been replaced with a National Interim Policy - NHS Scotland Interim...
Annual Leave Policy 3.69 KB 6586 downloads
This policy is a national NHS Scotland policy. ...
Annual Operational Plan 1.26 MB 44826 downloads
Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for 2019/20 The Scottish Government replaced Local...
Anticipatory-Care-Planning-in-Lanarkshire-Phase-2-Evaluation-Report 2.67 MB 22883 downloads
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Approved-Higher-and-Further-Educational-Institutions-Student-Access-and-Management-Policy 283.36 KB 402 downloads
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Attendance Policy 526.67 KB 29281 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Attendance Policy’, available at: Attendance...
Benefits to Health When Quitting Smoking 1.13 MB 3028 downloads
The benefits to health when quitting smoking social media campaign, shows the health...
Breastfeeding Policy 113.29 KB 39890 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Breastfeeding Policy’, available at: Breastfeeding...
Bullying and Harassment Policy 410.60 KB 26432 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Bullying and Harassment Policy’, available...
Capability Policy 242.31 KB 16157 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Capability Policy’, available at: Capability...
Career-Break-Policy 178.71 KB 23367 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Career Break Policy’, available at: Career...
Clinical-Observation-and-Engagement-Policy--Mental-Health-and-Learning-Disability 599.57 KB 25501 downloads
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Communication-Support-for-Spoken-Language-British-Sign-Language-and-Interpreting-Policy 646.81 KB 22221 downloads
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Conduct Policy 449.49 KB 18012 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Conduct Policy’, available at: Conduct...
Confirmation-of-Death-by-Registered-Healthcare-Professionals-Policy 1.34 MB 1245 downloads
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Decision-to-Transfuse-and-Authorisation-of-Blood-and-Blood-Components-by-Non-Medical-Authorisers 1.66 MB 255 downloads
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Do-Not-Attempt-Cardiopulmonary-Resuscitation--Integrated-Adult-Policy 1.53 MB 25884 downloads
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Dress-Code-and-Appearance-at-Work--including-National-Uniform-Policy 239.90 KB 43203 downloads
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Employment-Checks-Policy 0.00 KB downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Employment Checks Policy', available at:...
Equal Pay Statement and Pay Information 203.64 KB 9804 downloads
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity in employment...
Facilities-Arrangements-for-Trade-Unions-and-Professional-Organisations-Policy 0.00 KB downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Facilities Arrangements for Trade Unions...
Fixed-Term-Contracts-Policy 158.39 KB 25861 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Fixed Term Contracts’, available at: Fixed-term...
Flexible Work Location 294.38 KB 1 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Flexible Work Location Policy’, available...
Flexible Working Pattern 294.38 KB 28560 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Flexible Working Pattern Policy’, available...
Gender-Based-Violence-Policy 142.98 KB 26415 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Gender Based Violence Policy’, available...
Grievance Policy 173.21 KB 16089 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Grievance Policy’, available at: Grievance...
Health Improvement - Strategic Plan on a Page 881.56 KB 1649 downloads
These one page information sheets have been created to show the strategic overview...
Health Improvement Flash Reports 2024-2025 28.38 MB 16174 downloads
Health Improvement 2024-2025 flash reports. ...
How-to-deal-with-Positive-Disclosures-for-Existing-Employees-Policy 323.62 KB 22012 downloads
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Information for day surgery patients 1.82 MB 34461 downloads
To view the PDF document click on the blue 'Download' button To download the PDF...
Information for outpatients 260.54 KB 30978 downloads
To view the PDF document click on the blue 'Download' button To download the PDF...
Information for patients admitted to hospital 505.31 KB 29466 downloads
To view the PDF document click on the blue 'Download' button To download the PDF...
Information-Security-Guidance--Physical-and-Environmental-Security 365.40 KB 22355 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Asset-Management-of-Client-Devices 114.47 KB 22388 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Secure-Use-of-Application-Systems 327.81 KB 22384 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Secure-Use-of-Removable-Storage-Devices 257.46 KB 20383 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Secure-Use-of-Smartphone-and-Tablet-Devices 480.37 KB 21195 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Transfer-of-Data--including-International-Transfers 397.85 KB 24701 downloads
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Interim National Menopause and Menstrual Health Policy 233.22 KB 5016 downloads
This policy is a national NHS Scotland policy. The Interim National Menopause and...
Locked-Door-Policy--Mental-Health-Learning-Disability-Operating-Unit 483.28 KB 24329 downloads
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Management-and-Exploitation-of-Intellectual-Property-and-Inventions--IP-Policy 623.59 KB 22252 downloads
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Maternity Policy 298.97 KB 35726 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Maternity Policy’, available at: Maternity...
Mental-Health-Learning-Disabilities-and-Addiction-Services-Care-Programme-Approach-Policy 192.95 KB 24208 downloads
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New Parent Support Policy 164.90 KB 19922 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘New Parent Support Policy’, available...
New Year 2026 6.85 MB 43 downloads
Turn 2026 into the year you stop smoking For those ready to quit, willpower is strong...
NHS Lanarkshire Strategic Anchor Action Plan - October 2023-October 2026 485.12 KB 2154 downloads
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No Smoking Day 2025 885.74 KB 6837 downloads
ASH Scotland has put together a No Smoking Day campaign toolkit with social media...
Nursing-Midwifery and Allied-Health-Professionals-Rostering-Policy 380.98 KB 26271 downloads
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Nursing-Midwifery-and-Allied-Health-Professions--Student-Access-and-Management-Policy 156.34 KB 17543 downloads
This has been now been replaced with a new policy, available at: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/download/approved-higher-…anagement-policy/ ...
Occupational Therapy - Children & Young People - Early Years Resources 16.58 MB 43393 downloads
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Occupational-Health-and-Safety-Governance-and-Strategic-Framework-Policy-2024-2027 213.91 KB 23809 downloads
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Parental-Leave-Policy 219.22 KB 28159 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Parental Leave Policy’, available at:...
Patient-Mailing-Policy 101.57 KB 10825 downloads
This Policy has been renamed and is now called the MASS Patient/Staff Contact Policy. ...
Personal-Development-Planning-and-Review-Policy 167.43 KB 18208 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Personal Development Planning and Performance...
Pharmacy Opening Times 308.79 KB 5455 downloads
The document below shows Pharmacy provision during the Festive Period Public Holidays...
Physiotherapy Learning Disability Service Information for Families and Carers Physiotherapy Service 279.28 KB 893 downloads
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PIL.MUANAE.22_19739.L - Manipulation Under Anaesthetic (MUA) Patient Information Download 125.50 KB 216 downloads
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Podiatry e-referral form 2.36 MB 21076 downloads
Please find the Podiatry e-referral form below in Word and PDF format. NOTE If you...
Public Health Annual Report 3.4 MB 18921 downloads
The Annual Report of the Director of Public Health 2024 ...
Radiation-Safety-Policy-for-the-Medical-Use-of-Ionising-Radiation 707.14 KB 19660 downloads
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Radiation-Safety-Policy-for-the-Medical-Use-of-Non-Ionising-Radiation-Policy 372.13 KB 22833 downloads
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Recordings -Photography-and-Video-for-Clinical-and-Service-Use-Policy 355.52 KB 19239 downloads
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Redeployment-Policy 436.55 KB 24208 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Redeployment Policy’, available at: Redeployment...
Retirement Policy 77.03 KB 21956 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Retirement Policy’, available at: Retirement...
Retraction-of-site- policy--for-the-safe-and-effective-removal-of-data 319.17 KB 22914 downloads
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Safe-Administration-of-Intrathecal-Systemic-Anti-Cancer-Therapy-(SACT)-Policy 432.86 KB 189 downloads
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Secondment-Policy 286.58 KB 25684 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Secondment Policy’, available at: Secondment...
Seeking planned medical treatment in another EEA country - UK S2 (PLANNED TREATMENT) APPLICATION FORM 257.94 KB 16338 downloads
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Shared Maternity and Adoption Leave Policy 469.49 KB 18904 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Shared Maternity and Adoption Policy’,...
Special-Leave-Policy 168.72 KB 25670 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Special Leave Policy’, available at:...
Stopping Smoking in Pregnancy Toolkit 2.28 MB 903 downloads
NHS Lanarkshire's specialist advisers work with pregnant women to provide them with...
Sustainability-and-Climate-Change-Policy 139.23 KB 16307 downloads
This has been now been replaced with a new policy, available at:https://www.publications.scot.nhs.uk/files/dl-2021-38.pdf ...
The-Resolution-of-Disciplinary-Matters-for-Medical-and-Dental-Staff-Policy 412.43 KB 22870 downloads
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Tobacco Vaping Programme Plan 2024_2026 1.24 MB 96 downloads
The Lanarkshire Tobacco and Vaping Programme Plan 2024 – 2026 aims to reduce the...
Transfer-of-Person-Identifiable-Commercially-Sensitive-Data-Policy 437.46 KB 24039 downloads
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Unseen-Child-Young-Person-Unborn-Child--Including-Missing-Family-Policy 129.66 KB 26074 downloads
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Whistleblowing-Policy 195.26 KB 20358 downloads
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