Archive | February, 2016
Plenty of praise countered by some criticism

Plenty of praise countered by some criticism

Several papers highlighted a special card introduced by NHS Lanarkshire that can be carried by carers in case they suddenly become unwell. The “Someone Depends on My Care” card alerts emergency services that a patient normally looks after someone, who will be missing their support while they are ill. It took the attention of the […]

Stephanie lands microbiology professorship

Stephanie lands microbiology professorship

An NHS Lanarkshire medical microbiologist has been appointed as Professor of Microbiology at Edinburgh Napier University. Dr Stephanie Dancer will begin her new post in February, where she will teach students, contribute towards research objectives and set up a post graduate course in infection prevention and control. Stephanie has worked for NHS Lanarkshire for the […]

adult abuse - recognise the signs and report it

adult abuse – recognise the signs and report it

If you thought a child was at risk of harm you would do something about it. A Scottish Government campaign aims to get people thinking the same way about adults. It is estimated that social work departments across Scotland receive around 300 referrals every week in relation to adult abuse and the national campaign wants […]

Alison's vision for better ophthalmic training

Alison’s vision for better ophthalmic training

Staff member Alison Logan has helped in the development of Scotland’s first national ophthalmic nursing degree course. The course has just started at Glasgow Caledonian University, including two NHS Lanarkshire colleagues – staff nurse Rhona Wilson and staff nurse Theresa Jacovelli, both based at Hairmyres Hospital. Alison, clinical manager/senior charge nurse in ophthalmology, explained: “Just […]

NHS Discount Code Available for Go Ape

NHS Discount Code Available for Go Ape

Whether you’re compiling some Summer Holidays ideas in advance or your booking a hen do with a difference, there’s plenty of excuses for a trip to Go Ape. With locations throughout the UK, including two in Scotland, Go Ape is the UK’s number one forest adventure. Set within beautiful forests, you’ll be safety briefed before […]