A new generation of silver surfers are riding on the crest of a digital wave in and around the Motherwell area – thanks to an innovative community project. From June 2014 to June 2015 some 150 older people from took part in a six-week tutored programme learning to use tablets, iPhones and other digital devices. […]

There was lots of positive feedback about the meals served on the wards at Hairmyres Hospital at a tasting session for outpatients, visitors and staff. A mouth-watering selection of the hot and cold food offered as lunches and evening meals was available to sample, including gluten-free options. Sisters Laura White and Mae Plummer, both from […]

Over the last 18 months, NHS Scotland Counter Fraud Services has implemented a successful mainstream media campaign to raise staff and public awareness about the threats from fraud. The most recent initiative to attract media attention is a fraud prevention project aiming to reduce fraud and error in dental patient Tax Credit exemption claims – […]

Health Secretary Shona Robison has paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of NHS staff and volunteers, and thanked them for their commitment to patient care throughout 2015. Ms Robison said: “I am immensely grateful to all our staff, and volunteers, working in the health service who ensure that we care for patients with […]