Archive | August, 2017
Twins born during cyber attack

Twins born during cyber attack

Bellshill couple Cheryl McNulty and Scott Wright welcomed their twin daughters into the world in the midst of the cyber attack that hit NHS Lanarkshire’s IT system. Cheryl said: “Early in the morning I had a heavy bleed and the decision was taken to deliver the babies early. “The whole team came together to deliver […]

You shall go to The Haven Autumn Ball

After the success of The Haven’s inaugural Charity Ball last year, we are delighted to announce The Haven’s Autumn Ball will be returning. Steve McKenna will host the evening in the Alona Hotel, Motherwell on the 30th of September, featuring music from The Michael Brawley Big Band. Everyone is welcome and the fundraising team are […]

by Josephine Struthers – Community Mental Health Team for the Elderly

The ECMHT in Clydesdale have embraced the model of collaborative working and integration of Health and Social Care. This has been achieved by delivering Stress and Distress for Carers sessions within the Clydesdale Day Centres and promoting community networking events.  These sessions are offered to support people who are caring for loved ones living with […]

Staying ahead of the hackers

Staying ahead of the hackers

Details have emerged of how NHS Lanarkshire staff and partners embarked on a heroic team effort to ensure to patient care and safety – in defiance of global hackers. At NHS Lanarkshire, a specially assembled strategic group, led by chief executive Calum Campbell, quickly made the decision around 4pm to take preventative action to contain […]

Libraries dyslexia friendly

Libraries dyslexia friendly

Hospital libraries across NHS Lanarkshire are set to become dyslexia friendly. Knowledge Services, who run the libraries, are looking for advice from those with experience of dyslexia to ensure that the service is as helpful as possible. Tomas Muniz, Knowledge Services Officer, said: “If you have dyslexia or know someone who does, then we would […]