A specially-designed smartphone app has become a vital tool of the trade for workers with the caring touch. South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s Home Care Service operates seven days a week, 365 days a year to help people remain as independent as they can possibly be in their own home. Home Care Service […]

Monklands Hospital was visited by Scotland’s chief pharmaceutical officer, Rose Marie Parr, who was interested to learn about two innovative projects. A pilot programme in AMRU (acute medical receiving unit) on allergy awareness produced an increase in compliance with key safety checks, including comprehensive documentation and use of red wristbands. AMRU senior clinical pharmacist Anthony […]

The Wishaw General heart failure nurse service, were very appreciative of a family’s decision to donate their Christmas card money to them this year. This was provided by Mr Alex and Mrs Sadie Whyte, their family, daughters Lorraine, Alison and Gillian, son in laws John, Gavin and Peter and their grandchildren, 2 of whom, Sarah and Cameron, are pictured here along […]

In accordance with the Scottish Government procurement principles contained in CEL 05 (2012) and NHS Lanarkshire’s Standing Financial Instructions, we are introducing a rule of no PO no payment. From 1 April 2017, a Purchase Order is now required to be raised for all goods and services prior to the service being provided or the […]