This week’s press saw NHS Lanarkshire’s staff awards being highlighted. The awards team now have the difficult task of examining over 300 nominations to identify which ones should progress to the next stage. The story featured in the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser, Wishaw Press and East Kilbride News. The local press also highlighted that Gillian […]

Marie Carroll-Smith, A midwife who works at Wishaw General Hospital, has been named Midwife of the Year 2016 for the Scottish Region. The award is one of The Royal College of Midwives’ (RCM) Annual Midwifery Awards, recognising the incredible work done by exceptional midwives across the country. Marie was nominated by local woman Lynn McDowall […]

This week patients, visitors and staff were reminded that the nominations for the staff wards will close on 31 January. Over 250 nominations have already been received for NHS Lanarkshire’s staff awards. Calum Campbell, chief executive, said: “We have a lot of hard working and dedicated staff throughout Lanarkshire, who provide an exceptional standard of […]

The good work of NHS Lanarkshire staff has featured a great deal in this week’s local newspapers with many papers including articles promoting the NHS Lanarkshire staff awards. The focus has helped generate a great deal of interest in the awards resulting in over 250 nominations so far. The papers have also helped to encourage […]

It was a week when positive news ruled in the headlines. Our emergency departments often face criticism for their waiting times but this week was an occasion to celebrate improvements. Hairmyres Hospital’s accident and emergency department managed to improve waiting times despite the busy festive period, reported the East Kilbride News. Wishaw General Hospital ended […]