An updated version of the Scottish Adapted European Pressure Ulcer grading tool has been introduced which will support staff to accurately assess the grade of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers can be the result of a number of factors including prolonged periods of immobility, shear and friction. The aim the updated tool is to allow accurate […]

Health visiting services in Lanarkshire have once again been awarded the prestigious ‘Baby Friendly Award’ from Unicef. The international award is given to services that display best standard practices to protect, promote and support breastfeeding and to strengthen mother-baby and family relationships. Anne Marie Bruce, NHS Lanarkshire acting infant feeding development midwife, said: “This reaccreditation […]

NHS Lanarkshire’s learning disability service held two events as part learning disability week. The free healthy lifestyles events took place in the Sir Matt Busby Leisure Centre, Bellshill and the Fairhill Lifestyles Centre in Hamilton. The aim of them was to give people with a learning disability, their families and carers the chance to speak […]