Conversation cafe – 1 September

Conversation cafe – 1 September

The Lanarkshire blood-borne viruses network will hold a conversation cafe for people affected by HIV and hepatitis in Lanarkshire. The event is for anyone who: has been diagnosed with HIV or hepatitis has a family member or friend affected by HIV or hepatitis works with people affected by, or at risk of, HIV or hepatitis […]

Out-of-hours service on top during cyber attack

Out-of-hours service on top during cyber attack

When Jonathan O’Reilly’s two-year-old daughter became unwell on the Friday night, during the cyber attack on NHS Lanarkshire, he knew he needed help from healthcare staff. Jonathan said: “The out-of-hours GP that we saw was first class and did everything that you would expect at our appointment, despite the IT challenges. The only noticeable difference […]

Robert and his colleagues to the rescue

Robert and his colleagues to the rescue

Robert Hall is one of the heroic IT team who worked tirelessly to counter the attack on NHS Lanarkshire’s computers. After the incident began on the Friday he found himself coordinating the response at Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride, working until after midnight. Enterprise architect Robert, 42, from East Kilbride, said: “I was supposed to […]

Twins born during cyber attack

Twins born during cyber attack

Bellshill couple Cheryl McNulty and Scott Wright welcomed their twin daughters into the world in the midst of the cyber attack that hit NHS Lanarkshire’s IT system. Cheryl said: “Early in the morning I had a heavy bleed and the decision was taken to deliver the babies early. “The whole team came together to deliver […]

You shall go to The Haven Autumn Ball

After the success of The Haven’s inaugural Charity Ball last year, we are delighted to announce The Haven’s Autumn Ball will be returning. Steve McKenna will host the evening in the Alona Hotel, Motherwell on the 30th of September, featuring music from The Michael Brawley Big Band. Everyone is welcome and the fundraising team are […]