Archive | April, 2017
Tom's kayaking challenge inspired by niece's hi-tech treatment

Tom’s kayaking challenge inspired by niece’s hi-tech treatment

“Canoe” help staff member Tom Wilson raise funds for NHS colleagues who gave his niece a new ear? Healthcare coordinator Tom Wilson, who’s based at Kirklands, is canoeing 60 miles in a fundraiser for NHS Lothian’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh, better known as the Sick Kids. His niece, nine-year-old Anya, explained Tom’s […]

Shortlisted nominees announced for Staff Awards

Shortlisted nominees announced for Staff Awards

Excitement is building for NHS Lanarkshire’s annual staff awards ceremony which will be held on Wednesday 17 May 2017. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated for the awards and thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. All individuals and members of the teams who have reached the final stage have been invited to attend the […]

Maternity staff help newborn to pop the question for dad

Maternity staff help newborn to pop the question for dad

An SPFL footballer popped the big question in a unique way at Wishaw General Hospital’s maternity unit. Hamilton Accies Greek centre-back, Georgios Sarris, asked staff to dress his new-born baby daughter in a baby grow with “mummy will you marry my daddy?” written on the front. Georgios said: “I had been planning on how I […]

Hairmyres staff form human barrier over parking

Hairmyres staff form human barrier over parking

Doctors and nurses formed a human barrier to urge commuters to stop using Hairmyres Hospital as a free ‘park and ride’ facility. Staff and patients alike want train users to stop abusing the hospital car park as they are struggling to get parked, often resulting in being late for appointments or wasting time that could […]