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We are listening – tell us what matters to you

Hello my name is Jean, I’m the Associate Director of Nursing for Long Term Conditions. Anticipatory Care Planning is a person-centred, “thinking ahead” approach where individuals and their carers are encouraged and supported to set agreed personal goals to ensure that the right thing is done at the right time by the right person with […]

Sexual Health by Cathy Courtney

Hello my name is, Cathy, I’m the Team Leader for NHS Lanarkshire Sexual and Reproductive Health Services (also known as GU medicine and family planning). We provide a range of services Monday – Friday during the day, as well as evening clinics Monday – Thursday throughout Lanarkshire: •Sexual health infections- testing and treatment •All types […]

Integration in a nutshell: video short captures essence of partnership working in South Lanarkshire

Integration in a nutshell: video short captures essence of partnership working in South Lanarkshire

An online video has been released which captures the spirit of health and social care integration in South Lanarkshire in a nutshell. Integration is about local teams of professionals working together – alongside partners including unpaid carers, the third sector and independent sector – to deliver quality, sustainable care and services. And some of those […]

Janice Hewitt outlines vision for integration in new film

Janice Hewitt outlines vision for integration in new film

A new film has been published as the integration of health and social care goes live in North Lanarkshire. In line with national legislation, integrated arrangements have to be in place in North Lanarkshire, and across Scotland, by 1 April. In the short film, Janice Hewitt, chief accountable officer, summarises key messages including setting out […]

Let's talk medicines

Let’s talk medicines

Let’s talk medicines – How can we make significant improvements in our prescribing in Lanarkshire? Is a prescription always the answer? NHS Lanarkshire is launching an improvement programme and will embark on a campaign to improve the quality of prescribing practice by promoting the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines. We are looking to […]