Archive | December, 2017

Number of people experiencing flu is increasing

Due to an increasing number of patients experiencing flu, new advice has been issued in relation to the prescribing of antivirals. A letter from the chief medical officer, which was issued this week, advises that antivirals can now be prescribed for the prevention or treatment of influenza where clinically appropriate.  Any patient hospitalised with influenza […]

Kevin's ready to rock for Down's syndrome fundraiser

Kevin’s ready to rock for Down’s syndrome fundraiser

A staff member is tuning up his guitar for a high-profile musical extravaganza that began 10 years ago as a small event to raise funds for University Hospital Wishaw and a Down’s syndrome charity. Kevin Noon will be playing a solo slot at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall during Sandfest, in aid of Down’s Syndrome […]

It's never too late - GBV video paves way

It’s never too late – GBV video paves way

A powerful new animated video has been produced by our gender-based violence (GBV) services (formerly EVA services) for professionals working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The moving eight-minute animation, Never too late to tell: understanding childhood sexual abuse, follows the story of Moira, through her experience of CSA and its impact on her […]

My view of quality week – by Jonathan O’Reilly

I believe that quality week in November was a great success. I am biased, I know, but hear me out. In years gone by the organisation has had patient safety week. I had the pleasure to be involved in the last PSW in 2016. We went out as a team and spoke to staff and […]