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HIV education event - Wednesday 28 February 2018

HIV education event – Wednesday 28 February 2018

Building on the recent World AIDS Day education events, the Lanarkshire blood-borne virus (BBV) Network will hold an HIV education event on Wednesday 28 February 2018 at Hamilton Town House from 1.30pm to 5pm. People living with HIV can now anticipate a near-normal life expectancy with modern HIV therapies – but only if the HIV […]

Number of people experiencing flu is increasing

Due to an increasing number of patients experiencing flu, new advice has been issued in relation to the prescribing of antivirals. A letter from the chief medical officer, which was issued this week, advises that antivirals can now be prescribed for the prevention or treatment of influenza where clinically appropriate.  Any patient hospitalised with influenza […]

Kevin's ready to rock for Down's syndrome fundraiser

Kevin’s ready to rock for Down’s syndrome fundraiser

A staff member is tuning up his guitar for a high-profile musical extravaganza that began 10 years ago as a small event to raise funds for University Hospital Wishaw and a Down’s syndrome charity. Kevin Noon will be playing a solo slot at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall during Sandfest, in aid of Down’s Syndrome […]

It's never too late - GBV video paves way

It’s never too late – GBV video paves way

A powerful new animated video has been produced by our gender-based violence (GBV) services (formerly EVA services) for professionals working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The moving eight-minute animation, Never too late to tell: understanding childhood sexual abuse, follows the story of Moira, through her experience of CSA and its impact on her […]

It was a real page turner

It was a real page turner

Staff who participated in this year’s Reading Ahead challenge were joined by chief executive Calum Campbell at Wishaw General as they collected their certificates of achievement. Reading Ahead is part of a national programme that encourages adults to develop literacy skills and an enjoyment of reading by choosing and rating six reads. Knowledge Services spearheads […]