NHS Lanarkshire

Welcome pack for Hamilton breastfeeders

NHS Lanarkshire community mother volunteers used the recent Breastfeeding Awareness Week to promote a new welcome pack to be given to all new Hamilton and Blantyre mothers who attend a local breastfeeding support group.

Youth Smoking Survey

We have developed a short smoking survey aimed at young people aged 21 and under to help us develop our smoking prevention work programme.

Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Report - July 2010

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) laid a report about NHS Lanarkshire before the Scottish Parliament on 21 July 2010.

Local People Urged To Champion Lanarkshire Health Heroes For National Awards

Nominations are now open for the Scottish Health Awards 2010 as the judges begin their search for Scotland’s best health workers and unsung heroes who deliver quality healthcare and excellent patient treatment every day.

'New Grandparent' class at Wishaw General

New grandparents are being invited to a class at Wishaw General Hospital to find out how they can best support their families following the arrival of a new baby.

Elspeth retires from NHS after almost 41 years service

Elspeth Wright received a fantastic send off from her friends and colleagues at NHS Lanarkshire after bringing almost 41 years service with the NHS to a close.

Violence and aggression towards NHS staff is unacceptable

Violence and aggression towards NHS staff is unacceptable – and this vital message is being highlighted in new posters being displayed in Lanarkshire.

Agnes shows her appreciation with £500 donation to Wishaw General

NHS Lanarkshire Urges People To Prepare For Fair Monday GP Surgery Closures

NHS Lanarkshire is asking patients to make sure their holiday health needs are taken care of ahead GP surgeries closing on Fair Monday.

NHS Lanarkshire Sets Out Action Plan Following HEI Report

NHS Lanarkshire has set out a detailed action plan following the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate’s (HEI) report on Hairmyres Hospital.

Orange Order march in Wishaw on Saturday 10 July 12noon – 4pm

Patients and staff are urged to take extra consideration over their journeys to Wishaw General Hospital this coming Saturday.

New outdoor sitting area for patients at Dalziel Centre thanks to donation

Patients and staff at the Dalziel Centre were delighted when two generous local organisations helped them create a relaxing outdoor sitting area.

Hamilton bowlers have given their backing to the Scottish Bowel Screening programme.

Members of Hamilton bowling club joined NHS Lanarkshire bowel screening champion Jack Ferguson to help launch a web link to the national bowel screening programme which has been added to the website of the Lanarkshire Bowlers

Seven NHS Lanarkshire staff achieve postgraduate qualifications

Seven NHS Lanarkshire staff achieved postgraduate qualifications - one with distinction - in 'Frontline Leadership and Management'.

New uniform for Airdrie and Coatbridge hospital staff

Hospital staff in Airdrie and Coatbridge have a new look after switching to the NHS Scotland national uniform.