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The countdown is on!

The countdown is on!

The NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards are set to make a triumphant return this year. The awards will see staff being recognised for the inspirational work that they do. From 1 November, patients, visitors and staff will be given the opportunity to nominate staff and volunteers from across the organisation for the care that they provide. […]

Festive shopping fun for The Haven

Festive shopping fun for The Haven

Come along and support The Haven charity, who have a centre at Wishaw General, at their annual Christmas Shopping Extravaganza. The event is on Sunday, October 29 in the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Strathclyde Business Park, between noon and 4pm. Enjoy an afternoon of shopping in warm, comfortable surroundings where you will find over 25 […]

Drawing on good health

Drawing on good health

Pupils from St Aidan’s Primary School in Wishaw took part in an art competition organised by staff at Wishaw General. The winning drawing will be featured on the front page of the breast teams’ health eating clinic leaflet. Marie Stein, surgical nurse practitioner, said: “The breast team currently run a healthy eating clinic for patients […]

Secondment Opportunity - Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Nurse

Secondment Opportunity – Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Infection Prevention and Control (ICP) team for a three- month period as a surveillance nurse (Band 6). For further details please see IPCT secondment notice. For informal enquiries, please contact Anne Leitch or Claire Mitchell on 01698 366309. The closing date for notes of interest is Monday […]

Blood specialist Betty's expertise is recognised

Blood specialist Betty’s expertise is recognised

One of Lanarkshire’s foremost blood transfusion experts has been awarded a prestigious Life Membership by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). The honour for senior chief biomedical scientist Betty Kyle, who is based at Wishaw General Hospital, was announced at the Institute’s annual general. IBMS president Ian Sturdgess said: “The Institute is truly grateful to […]