The first phase deployment of the new hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration (HEPMA) system began in February by upgrading the existing pilot wards at University Hospital Monklands (UHM).  Following a short review period, the project advanced to full deployment and has made significant progress with all general inpatient wards at UHM now using the […]

Maternity staff at University Hospital Wishaw are issuing expecting parents with nurture ribbons as a reminder to think about their baby’s movements. Babies first movements usually occur between 16 and 24 weeks of pregnancy and every baby’s pattern of movement will be different. The nurture ribbons are intended as a prompt to take time out […]

NHS National Services Scotland’s counter fraud services (CFS) have produced ten short, sharp videos that provide an insight into aspects of cybercrime that affect both an individual’s professional and personal life. There is also a full-length video lasting 16-minute and another which has been translated into BSL (British Sign Language). To access the videos, please […]

The new five-year mental health and well-being strategy for Lanarkshire will be formally launched on Thursday 24 October at Coatbridge College. ‘Getting It Right for Every Person’ (GIRFEP) A Mental Health and Well-being Strategy for Lanarkshire (2019-2024)’, is a shared vision developed by Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire (H&SCNL), NHS Lanarkshire (NHSL), South Lanarkshire […]

Preparedness is not just for September – it is for every day, all year round. NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging people to be more ‘emergency-ready’ by doing one simple challenge each day throughout September. ‘30 Days, 30 Ways’ starts on 1 September and asks people to prepare for a range of emergencies. Everyone is welcome to […]