Archive | December, 2017
Sponsored sleep-out in Edinburgh

Sponsored sleep-out in Edinburgh

Margot McLean, service manager for the Wishaw locality, will take part in a sponsored sleep-out in Edinburgh’s Princes Street gardens on the night of Saturday 9 December to raise funds for the homeless charity Social Bite. The ‘Sleep in the Park’ event has a mission to help eradicate homelessness in Scotland within five years. Margot […]

Helping patients 'Make Life Easier'

Helping patients ‘Make Life Easier’

Over 300 people attended the first annual conference of Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire. A major part of the event was the launch of ‘Making Life easier’, an online service which provides people with a gateway to a whole range of supports. Morag Dendy, said: “This expert app provides help and support on a […]

Val keeping us in the picture

Val keeping us in the picture

South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s (SLH&SP) Director of Health and Social Care, Val de Souza, posts regular blogs. SLHSCP’s vision is working together to improve health and wellbeing in the community. Val’s blog provides examples of that sentiment in practice, featuring an update on everything from the strategic direction of the partnership, links […]

Virtual sing-alongs lead to improved wellbeing

Virtual sing-alongs lead to improved wellbeing

People in their golden years are revelling in the magic of the silver screen – as it forges vibrant, virtual communities across Lanarkshire. The latest video conferencing technology is being used as part of an initiative at some local authority and independent sector care homes across the area with residents linking in with each other […]

Retirement of Maureen Woods

Retirement of Maureen Woods

Colleagues paid a special farewell to team leader Maureen Woods who retired in July after 34 years service. Maureen, who was part of the harm reduction team at Coathill Hospital, initially worked as an enrolled nurse at Hartwood Hospital before embarking on a bridging course to become a staff nurse. Whilst in this role, Maureen […]