The performance of the Prescribing Quality and Efficiency Programme (PQEP) from April to October 2016 shows we are building momentum in our efforts to improve the quality of prescribing practice across NHS Lanarkshire. Dr Iain Wallace, medical director and executive sponsor for the programme, said: “Many people are involved in leading and supporting the programme […]

As you will be aware, NHS Lanarkshire along with other Boards across the UK experienced ransomware attacks on its IT network. Thank you to all staff across NHS Lanarkshire for your tireless efforts to recover from the cyber-attack and keep our patients safe. The eHealth team worked over the weekend to resolve the matter and […]

The Royal College of Nursing in Scotland has recently prepared a series of films to promote mental health nursing. In the latest film, Anne Armstrong, nurse director for Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, describes the changes to mental health nursing in her career. “There are unique things about mental health nursing,” says Anne. “We […]

People across Lanarkshire are being asked to be on the lookout for a local character whose lifestyle has been transformed – by the power of text message. The appeal follows the recent launch of an animation which shows how telehealth, which encompasses technology like tablets and mobile phones, is helping people take care of their […]

Keep up with the latest news and direction from South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership by reading Val de Souza’s blog. In regular updates, Val – who is the director for health and social care – will bring news of developments, progress and what lies ahead across the partnership. Crucially, Val is also keen […]