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VASLan shares mission at AGM

VASLan shares mission at AGM

Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) recently held their sixth Annual General Meeting. As the Third Sector Interface for South Lanarkshire VASLan’s mission is “to shape, strengthen and serve a strong, vibrant, empowered and inclusive volunteering community and Third Sector in South Lanarkshire.” VASLan are a key partner in South Lanarkshire H&SCP. Val de Souza, who […]

Seeking nominations for the William Cullen Prize

The NHS Lanarkshire Board, in partnership with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, is seeking nominations for the 2018 William Cullen Prize. This is awarded to doctors for their excellence and/or exceptional levels of contribution to local teaching or service innovation. A short nomination form can be downloaded here. Please note that if the doctor has […]

Haven announces return of ladies' lunch

Haven announces return of ladies’ lunch

On Sunday 25 March, women from all over Lanarkshire will come together for a ladies’ lunch to support and raise funds for local charity, The Haven. The Haven, which has a site at University Hospital Wishaw, provides much-needed support to individuals, families and carers who have been affected by a wide range of life-limiting illnesses, […]

Website highlights the power of partnership

Partnership working in South Lanarkshire is being brought into sharp focus – with the launch of a brand new website. South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s (SLHSCP) all new user-friendly platform – to be found at www.slhscp.org.uk – has been set up to provide a wealth of information, news and essential links. SLHSCP’s Director […]

New rehab team improves lives

New rehab team improves lives

  An innovative pilot project in the Motherwell locality is helping to improve homecare. Titled the Demonstrator Project, it brings together what were three community therapy teams – which includes the likes of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and support assistants – from health and North Lanarkshire Council social work, who assess all requests for rehabilitation or […]