Colleagues gathered to convey their best wishes to Derek Cush, principal analyst, who retired after 33 years with the NHS. Derek, who worked with information services at Kirklands Headquarters in Bothwell, started his career as a clerical officer at Inverclyde Royal Hospital where he carried out the microfilming of medical records. During his time at […]

Children at St Mary’s Primary School and Nursery Centre in Lanark raised funds for NHS Lanarkshire with their Christmas fete. Lizzie Weir, specialist nurse respiratory paediatrics at Wishaw General, said: “The money is for our children’s respiratory fund. All the youngsters’ efforts were certainly worth it as they raised an impressive £150. “The children’s respiratory team […]

Nurses and midwives are being reminded of the importance of keeping their Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration up to date. Every year nurses and midwives need to pay a renewal fee to maintain their registration with the NMC. The NMC will notify you of the date your fee is due by letter or, if […]

NHS Lanarkshire has backed new legislation making smoking in a vehicle with anyone under 18 against the law. The new law introduced by the Scottish Government, came into force on 5 December and carries a fixed penalty of £100 for those who break it. Latest research highlights that the toxic particles in second hand smoke […]

NHS Lanarkshire head of technical services Dr Harry Campbell has published his first book, The Factors Influencing Companies’ Competitive Strategy. Harry said: “There’s a famous witticism – everyone has a book in them, but in most cases that’s where it should stay. “I’m delighted I have just crossed off another item from my bucket list by […]