Archive | July, 2016
Lanarkshire puts spotlight on success in cancer fight

Lanarkshire puts spotlight on success in cancer fight

The fight against cancer in Lanarkshire was highlighted at an event marking the success of a special programme to tackle the disease. NHS Lanarkshire hosted the meeting to celebrate the work of the Lanarkshire Cancer Strategy, a partnership between the health board and the two Lanarkshire councils, Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie’s cancer support charity, the […]

Patient safety successes celebrated

Patient safety successes celebrated

NHS Lanarkshire’s drive to improve patient safety was highlighted at a showpiece celebration event. The health board marked the end of the first phase of its Patient Safety Collaborative at the gathering, which was opened by chief executive Calum Campbell. Calum said: “Patient safety is without doubt our number one priority. The goal is to […]

Richard bids farewell

Richard bids farewell

After a remarkable 41 years’ service, health and social work manager Richard Burgon has retired. Richard began his career with the NHS in September 1974 when he was appointed as area administrative trainee with Fife Health Board. After completing his training, Richard took up the post of higher clerical officer in August 1976 at Victoria […]

Isobel switches to retirement plans

Isobel switches to retirement plans

After 38 years’ service, planning manager Isobel Frize has retired. Isobel began her career with the NHS in 1979 when she was appointed as a clerical officer with the then Glasgow Health Board in the School Health Service, Northern District. In 1981, Isobel took up the post of deputy administrator at Glasgow’s Blawarthill Hospital before […]

Hairmyres next to join staff feedback initiative

Hairmyres next to join staff feedback initiative

By Isabell Doris, NHS Lanarkshire organisational development programme manager Staff within acute services at Hairmyres Hospital are next to join in with iMatter – a new survey with a difference – which we’ve been rolling out over the past 18 months. The iMatter Continuous Improvement Model has been designed with the input of staff throughout […]