The Evening Times ran an article about figures in a new report showing that women from Lanarkshire experience higher-than-average rates of stillbirth and neonatal deaths than other parts of Scotland. The region recorded the second-highest rate in Scotland with 6.42 deaths per 1,000 births. However it is worth noting that the figure of 7,096 Lanarkshire resident […]
Have you given your views on healthcare strategy?
There’s still time to give us your views on our healthcare strategy, Achieving Excellence.
The public consultation is running until 1 November. CLICK HERE for details.
Chief executive Calum Campbell said: “It is so important that staff take this opportunity to share their views on the healthcare strategy. This is your chance to influence what NHS Lanarkshire will look like in the future and how you will work over the next few years.
“There is a wide range of ways to get involved during this period as we engage with patients, local communities, staff and other stakeholders to seek views on the emerging models of care and to help shape and further refine them.”
NHS Lanarkshire will consider all feedback received during the consultation period as one part of the decision making process on the strategy’s proposals. Your response will help inform and shape the final strategy to ensure it best meets the needs of the Lanarkshire population.
Staff are welcome to submit their views on the strategy or answer the five questions contained within the full consultation document which is available on the NHS Lanarkshire website.
Following the consultation, NHS Lanarkshire will prepare a report taking into account the public consultation process, affordability and any practical issues.
This report is expected to be formally considered by the NHS Lanarkshire Board by the end of 2016.
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