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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 46391 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Adverse Weather Policy’, available at:...
Alcohol consultation results 1.18 MB 1499 downloads
Data collected through a set of surveys conducted as part of a suite of actions undertaken...
Alcohol-and-Other-Substance-Policy 0.00 KB downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Alcohol and other Substance Policy’, available...
Annual Leave Policy 3.69 KB 8019 downloads
This policy is a national NHS Scotland policy. ...
Annual Operational Plan 1.26 MB 46049 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 23282 downloads
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Approved-Higher-and-Further-Educational-Institutions-Student-Access-and-Management-Policy 283.36 KB 872 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 5615 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 26319 downloads
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Communication-Support-for-Spoken-Language-British-Sign-Language-and-Interpreting-Policy 646.81 KB 22618 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 2039 downloads
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Control-of-Substances-Hazardous-to-Health-COSHH-Policy 0.00 KB downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Control of Substances Hazardous to Health...
Decision-to-Transfuse-and-Authorisation-of-Blood-and-Blood-Components-by-Non-Medical-Authorisers 1.66 MB 598 downloads
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Do-Not-Attempt-Cardiopulmonary-Resuscitation--Integrated-Adult-Policy 1.53 MB 26482 downloads
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Dress-Code-and-Appearance-at-Work--including-National-Uniform-Policy 239.90 KB 46942 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 10622 downloads
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity in employment...
Face-to-face sessions 1.60 MB 569 downloads
New 1-1 Face-to-Face Sessions Across Lanarkshire NHS Lanarkshire's Quit Your Way...
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 8335 downloads
These one page information sheets have been created to show the strategic overview...
Health Improvement Flash Reports 2024-2025 28.38 MB 41961 downloads
Health Improvement 2024-2025 flash reports. ...
How-to-deal-with-Positive-Disclosures-for-Existing-Employees-Policy 323.62 KB 22588 downloads
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Information for outpatients 260.54 KB 32150 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 32053 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 22819 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Asset-Management-of-Client-Devices 114.47 KB 22825 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Secure-Use-of-Application-Systems 327.81 KB 22678 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Secure-Use-of-Removable-Storage-Devices 257.46 KB 20837 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Secure-Use-of-Smartphone-and-Tablet-Devices 480.37 KB 21797 downloads
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Information-Security-Policy--Transfer-of-Data--including-International-Transfers 397.85 KB 25417 downloads
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Locked-Door-Policy--Mental-Health-Learning-Disability-Operating-Unit 483.28 KB 24858 downloads
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Lone-Working-Policy 0.00 KB downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Lone Working Policy’, available at: Lone...
Management-and-Exploitation-of-Intellectual-Property-and-Inventions--IP-Policy 623.59 KB 22753 downloads
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Manual-Handling-Policy 0.00 KB downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Manual Handling Policy’, available at:...
Maternity Policy 298.97 KB 35726 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Maternity Policy’, available at: Maternity...
Menopause-and-Menstrual-Health-policy 0.00 KB downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Menopause and Menstrual Health Policy’,...
Mental-Health-Learning-Disabilities-and-Addiction-Services-Care-Programme-Approach-Policy 192.95 KB 24712 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 2126 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 3115 downloads
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No Smoking Day 2026 885.74 KB 9131 downloads
We have put together a No Smoking Day campaign toolkit with social media graphics...
Nursing-Midwifery and Allied-Health-Professionals-Rostering-Policy 380.98 KB 27954 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 55822 downloads
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Occupational-Health-and-Safety-Governance-and-Strategic-Framework-Policy-2024-2027 213.91 KB 24648 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 7814 downloads
The documents below show Pharmacy provision during Public Holidays on 15 June and...
Physiotherapy Learning Disability Service Information for Families and Carers Physiotherapy Service 279.28 KB 1112 downloads
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Podiatry e-referral form 2.36 MB 40798 downloads
Please find the Podiatry e-referral form below in Word and PDF format. NOTE If you...
Public Health Annual Report 3.4 MB 21385 downloads
The Annual Report of the Director of Public Health ...
Radiation-Safety-Policy-for-the-Medical-Use-of-Ionising-Radiation 707.14 KB 20015 downloads
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Radiation-Safety-Policy-for-the-Medical-Use-of-Non-Ionising-Radiation-Policy 372.13 KB 23395 downloads
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Recordings -Photography-and-Video-for-Clinical-and-Service-Use-Policy 355.52 KB 19976 downloads
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Recruitment-and-Selection-Policy 265.19 KB 23900 downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Employment Checks Policy’, available at:...
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 23516 downloads
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Safe-Administration-of-Intrathecal-Systemic-Anti-Cancer-Therapy-(SACT)-Policy 432.86 KB 616 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 17549 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’,...
Smoking-and-Vaping-Policy 0.00 KB downloads
This is an NHS Scotland Policy titled ‘Smoking and Vaping Policy’, available...
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 1825 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 23401 downloads
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Tobacco Vaping Programme Plan 2024_2026 1.24 MB 1479 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 24470 downloads
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Unseen-Child-Young-Person-Unborn-Child--Including-Missing-Family-Policy 129.66 KB 27161 downloads
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Whistleblowing-Policy 195.26 KB 20358 downloads
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