National clinical director Professor Jason Leitch has revealed how he was ‘genuinely inspired’ and filled with ‘hope for the future’ following a meeting with health and social care staff in South Lanarkshire.
As we documented yesterday (https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/pulse-professor-leitch-visit/), the national clinical director visited University Hospital Hairmyres before meeting representatives of South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership at Hunter Community Health Centre in East Kilbride.
Professor Leitch heard about the amazing spirit of partnership throughout the pandemic, exemplary ongoing work and the continued, unstinting commitment of staff and partners.
“What a terrific visit to Hunter Community Health Centre at the end of day in South Lanarkshire” Professor Leitch said in a video. (Please see link to video below).
“From Hairmyres to the community base, I’ve met staff, I’ve met managers, I’ve met clinical teams and social workers who have been at the front line for the last two years.
“(Meeting all the staff) has been genuinely inspiring and it gives you hope. It gives you hope that we’re going to get through this phase, which has been really challenging in the last few weeks. But hope also for the future.
“I’ve seen multi-disciplinary working, I’ve seen person and resident-centred care, I’ve seen people think about how they might change their practice, how they might think about what the next phase is – for care at home, for antibiotics in your house, for linking health and social care together . . . whatever that might be.
“So thank you to everyone for all you’ve done – and I look forward to the future.”
Mr Soumen Sengupta, director, health and social care for South Lanarkshire, who led the visit to Hunter Health Centre, said: “The dedication, innovation and good humour of our staff shone through during the visit, as it does on a day-to-day basis.
“Professor Leitch’s reflections and recognition amplifies the pride we feel for our staff and partners for their exceptional, ongoing work.”
Watch Professor Leitch’s video at: https://player.vimeo.com/video/701953301?h=e6c374a5c3%22
