Archive | May, 2018
Staff Awards Winners 2018

Staff Awards Winners 2018

  Healthcare staff and volunteers from across NHS Lanarkshire were recognised for the inspirational work that they do at the third annual staff awards ceremony. Staff were rewarded under eight separate award categories, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the NHS. NHS Lanarkshire chief executive, Calum Campbell, said: “This year is a celebration year for the […]

Changing the conversation on breastfeeding

Changing the conversation on breastfeeding

NHS Lanarkshire hosted a leadership summit to bring together health professionals to demonstrate their commitment to improving breastfeeding in Lanarkshire. At the event over 100 health professionals and volunteers made a personal pledge to support breastfeeding; including Calum Campbell, chief executive, who made his own pledge. Anne Armstrong interim director of nursing said, said: “The […]

This Weekend, Discounted Tickets for Sweat It Festival at SWG3

This Weekend, Discounted Tickets for Sweat It Festival at SWG3

Sweat It Festival is taking over SWG3 this weekend, and is connecting the health and fitness communities of Glasgow and Scotland and supporting the amazing independent activity providers and products that are available within the industry. With one ticket gaining you access to over 50 fitness sessions available to pre-book for the event plus free come-and-try taster […]

New head named for Monklands plan

New head named for Monklands plan

The multi-million-pound plan to rebuild or refurbish University Hospital Monklands has taken an important step forward with the appointment of Graeme Reid as project director. Graeme was Transport Scotland head of contracts and was the project sponsor for the £500 million M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project Graeme, from Uddingston, said: “The MRRP will bring […]

Stakeholders to have their say in MRRP

NHS Lanarkshire is involving stakeholders in the plans to either rebuild or refurbish University Hospital Monklands Two option appraisal events are scheduled to take place on 4 and 8 June to identify the highest scoring option. Dr Jim Ruddy, clinical lead for the Monklands replacement/refurbishment project (MRRP), said: “We have an exciting opportunity to enhance […]