NHS Lanarkshire’s director of public health is calling for a collaborative approach following the publication of a figure that almost one in five children in Lanarkshire are living in poverty. The figure is highlighted in the latest NHS Lanarkshire Annual Report of the Director of Public Health. The report has been set out to focus […]

NHS Lanarkshire’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology team have been recognised as one of the top 10 training departments in the UK by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). The ‘highly commended’ for gynaecology training, obstetric training, professional development and overall performance is based on the feedback from trainees. Dr Evelyn Ferguson, Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, said: […]

Have you ever considered volunteering? Would you like to make a difference to families living in your local community? Do you have good people skills? Do you have a few spare hours a week? Then why not apply to be a Haven volunteer? The Haven in Blantyre has several vacancies to be filled with morning […]

Jane Grant, 54 from Wishaw, was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 2012 after not responding to treatment for rheumatoid pain. When the mother of four was sent for a CT scan, she was diagnosed with paraneoplastic syndrome with a resulting mass found in her right lung. Jane, who works as a mental health nurse […]

Teams within HR, Organisational Development, Salus, Public Health, Strategic Planning (including PSSD), Medical and NMAHP directorates and the corporate management team are currently being asked to participate in their next cycle of iMatter. Staff in the current cycle have received their questionnaires and are being asked to complete them by 5 March. The iMatter Continuous […]