The latest staff survey results show that NHS Lanarkshire staff are happy to go the ‘extra mile’ at work (91 per cent of respondents). Staff also reported being clear what their duties and responsibilities are (87 per cent) and having confidence and trust in their direct line manager (83 per cent). A total of 4,184 […]

NHS Lanarkshire is keen to increase its use of the system to report potential problems with medicines and medical devices. Known as the Yellow Card Scheme, it is vital in helping watchdogs monitor the safety of healthcare products. Staff and patients can use the Yellow Card system to report concerns to the MHRA (Medicines and […]

Our updated Infant Feeding Policy has a new requirement for staff. If a breastfeeding mother is admitted for general care to our acute hospitals, staff should provide or seek appropriate support to enable the mother to continue breastfeeding. Advice on medicines should be sought from your ward pharmacist or the pharmacy medicines information department on […]

A ground-breaking initiative to help patients with dementia has been launched at Wishaw General Hospital and Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride. Both hospitals have joined John’s Campaign, a national programme which supports people with dementia by ensuring their families and carers can stay with them on the ward round-the-clock. NHS Lanarkshire’s participation was spearheaded in […]