Archive | January, 2016
St Andrew's Hospice Sportive

St Andrew’s Hospice Sportive

The St Andrew’s Hospice Sportive is an 80-mile (127km), fully-closed road sportive.  For those unable to complete the 80 miles, a 50-mile option is also available. The challenging and scenic route takes in some of the classic West of Scotland roads and climbs, as well as some less well known back roads and lanes in […]

Local media help promote good work of staff

Local media help promote good work of staff

The good work of NHS Lanarkshire staff has featured a great deal in this week’s local newspapers with many papers including articles promoting the NHS Lanarkshire staff awards. The focus has helped generate a great deal of interest in the awards resulting in over 250 nominations so far. The papers have also helped to encourage […]

Charter mark sends positive message

Charter mark sends positive message

A team of NHS Lanarkshire staff, who raise awareness of sexual health, have been awarded an LGBT charter mark. The Blood Borne Virus (BBV) and sexual health promotion team were presented with the award which recognises services that provide a quality service to LGBT people. Carolyn Arthur, health improvement practitioner for NHS Lanarkshire, said: “I […]

Guardians aim to protect our health

Staff asked the public to make a personal pledge to help reduce the use of antibiotics by becoming an ‘antibiotic guardian’. The plea was part of European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) which fell on 18 November 2015. The annual event is used to help raise awareness about antibiotic overuse and the increase in antimicrobial resistance. […]

Save on Relaxing Escapes with NHS Staff Benefits

Save on Relaxing Escapes with NHS Staff Benefits

How do you keep spirits high in your house mid-January? It’s never easy – the post-Christmas comedown mixed with increasing need for your Winter thermals is enough to knock even the most enthusiastic amongst us off their stride. It helps to make some plans that you are excited about and can look forward to – […]