As part of Parkinson’s Awareness Week (10-16 April), Kilbryde Hospice will hold a ‘Big Sing for Parkinson’s’ event on Wednesday 12 April from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at its premises within the grounds of Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride. The Kilbryde Community Choir will give a performance to allow those attending to experience the many benefits of […]

Anticipatory care planning/power of attorney awareness sessions are being held on Tursday 30 March in the lecture theatre at Monklands Hospital at 2pm, 2.30pm, 3 pm and 3.30 pm. These are short drop-in sessions for all members of staff and will provide information for practice and updates on national initiatives.        

This year’s Ben Nevis challenge will take place on Saturday 30 September in aid of St Andrew’s Hospice. To take part in climbing the highest mountain in the British Isles, participants will be responsible for securing a £350 minimum sponsorship.  This will include return travel to Fort William by bus, breakfast on arrival, completing the climb followed by […]

Marie Curie offers care and support to people living with a terminal illness. In Lanarkshire, there are 61 nurses working 24/7 to provide hands-on care and emotional support to people in the local area. During March, Marie Curie will launch its annual Great Daffodil Appeal to raise awareness of their work. This year, ‘every daffodil […]

This year’s NHSScotland Event takes place on 20 and 21 June at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow. The theme of the event is ‘Working differently across boundaries: transforming health and social care’. The NHSScotland poster exhibition forms an integral part of best practice, learning and sharing at the event. The call for posters […]