Archive | September, 2015
Janette Tiernan retires after 38 years service

Janette Tiernan retires after 38 years service

Friends, family and colleagues gathered to bid farewell to secretary Janette Tiernan who retired in May after 38 years service. Janette, who was attached to the diabetic service at Monklands Hospital, joined NHS Lanarkshire in 1977 when she was appointed as part-time secretary with the medical unit. After taking some time out to have her […]

A mixed bag to start September

A mixed bag to start September

The first week in September was a mixed bag in the press The Carluke and Lanark Gazette, Hamilton Advertiser and Airdrie and Coatbride Advertiser highlighted that this year’s Annual Review had a record number of attendances. The Evening Times and Hamilton Advertiser featured a story that two projects to help people living with dementia have […]

Arun pioneers ear surgery technique

Arun pioneers ear surgery technique

A Lanarkshire surgeon is pioneering new techniques in ear surgery. Mr Arun Iyer, a consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon at Monklands Hospital, introduced the use of endoscopic ear surgery in Scotland and is one of only two surgeons in the UK to use this technique and the only one in Scotland. Arun said: “I […]

Innovative dementia projects up for a double whammy of national awards

Innovative dementia projects up for a double whammy of national awards

Two innovative projects geared to helping people living with dementia have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award ceremony. Scotland’s Dementia Awards showcase creativity, innovation and dedication that’s making a real difference to the daily lives of people living with dementia and their families. And initiatives in Lanarkshire – in both hospital and in the […]