A new group is working to develop a Lanarkshire-wide health and wellbeing strategy to help improve the working lives of health and social care staff.
As part of the strategy development, health and social care staff across Lanarkshire will be asked their opinions on how the organisation can help them stay well and live their best lives while working.
The engagement exercise will see staff being approached for their opinion, to ensure the strategy is effective for all staff groups.
Paul Graham, head of spiritual care and wellbeing, said: “Colleagues across health and social care in Lanarkshire routinely put everyone before themselves. Whether that be their patients or their colleagues, staff consistently go the extra mile for others.
“This has never been more evident than during the pandemic.
“Across health and social care, we have worked through the toughest time of our lives together. The pandemic isn’t over, nor is the impact it’s having on our staff.
“Throughout this period we have put in place a number of supports like our wellbeing hubs and helplines to allow staff to get rest and recovery.
“However, it is important that this support continues to improve throughout and beyond the pandemic. Our colleagues deserve nothing less.
“Our aim is for NHS Lanarkshire and the partnerships to be among the best workplaces in the local area and across Scotland.”
To develop the strategy, engagement teams will be asking staff what is important to your wellbeing at work.
If you would like to submit any comments or opinions on what matters to your health and wellbeing at work, in advance of the engagement exercise, please email staffcare@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
