Archive | November, 2015
Staff Awards highlighted in this weeks press

Staff Awards highlighted in this weeks press

This week we were delighted to hear that Pauline Cafferkey has been discharged from the Royal Free Hospital and has been transferred to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to continue her recovery. NHS Lanarkshire staff awards programme being highlighted in the press. The nomination period for the awards will open next month. Papers who covered […]

Nell leaves a big footprint in Wishaw

Nell leaves a big footprint in Wishaw

A big-hearted couple whose little daughter was stillborn set out to raise funds to make things a bit easier for other families who experience the same tragedy. Vicky and David Rogers hoped to raise £5000 to help create a family room at Wishaw General Hospital where other heartbroken couples could spend time with babies who […]

Alison Graham retires

Alison Graham retires

After a remarkable 38 years service, Alison Graham, health and safety advisor, retired from NHS Lanarkshire in July. Alison, who was based at Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, started her career in the NHS in 1976 when she joined the trainee catering scheme. In 1981 Alison was promoted to catering manager at Ruchill Hospital, a position she […]

Helping patients in cash hardship

Credit unions in Lanarkshire have reported an increase in the number of people dealing with loan sharks. Health staff are now being reminded to be aware of patients who may be having financial problems and signpost them to the correct support for help. Recent changes to the welfare benefits system has resulted in some individuals […]

Local NHS staff awards to launch next month

Local NHS staff awards to launch next month

Healthcare staff from across Lanarkshire are to be recognised for the inspirational work that they do, in a new awards programme which launches next month. From 1 December, patients, visitors and staff will be given the opportunity to nominate staff and volunteers from across the organisation for the care that they provide. The nomination period […]