It is with deep sadness that we have to advise of the tragic death of Jonathan Smith, a healthcare support worker based in the community testing team.
Karen McLennan, NHS Lanarkshire team leader for the public health nursing teams, said:
“We are left with feelings of shock and sadness following the sudden death of our dearly loved colleague Jonathan Smith.
“Jonathan was a healthcare support worker based in the community testing team in the Outreach Programme and was an asset to our team. He came to us a few months ago following retirement from his position as a Community Partnership manager with North Lanarkshire Council.
“Jonathan had worked in North Lanarkshire Council supporting the Syrian resettlement Programme since 2015, and in recent years directing support to other migrants who meet difficulties in North Lanarkshire, including those without recourse to public funds. This experience proved to be invaluable for the Community Outreach Programme.
“Within the team, Jonathan was a champion for the cause of Covid testing, vaccination, mental health and other important interventions and helped in the recovery of communities.
“He was a much-loved colleague and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Jonathan’s friends and family.”
