Work continues to take place on the business case process for the Monklands Redevelopment Refurbishment Project (MRRP). Feedback from Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorate’s Capital Investment Group acknowledges the strength of the case. However, further information is required before we can proceed to the outline business case. Calum Campbell, chief executive, said: “The […]

An important change will take place across primary and secondary on 31 July. NHS Lanarkshire will adopt the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) which is recommended by the Scottish Patient Safety Programme. This will also mean that we will no longer use the Modified Early Warning System (MEWS). Dr Iain Wallace, medical director, said: “In […]

Plans to improve Lanarkshire’s health services have been endorsed by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport Shona Robison. The Cabinet Secretary approved NHS Lanarkshire’s healthcare strategy ‘Achieving Excellence’ saying: “The Board has made a compelling case for change which is consistent with national policy and supported by the majority of local stakeholders, including clinical […]

Around 2500 members of staff had their say on their health, safety and wellbeing at work. The recent Healthy Working Lives (HWL) survey saw more than 20 per cent of staff giving their feedback on the amount of information, support and opportunities available to them to stay healthy and happy at work. The survey showed, […]

Staff responses to a Healthy Working Lives survey will play a key role in helping NHS Lanarkshire to maintain its HWL Gold Award over the next three years. Through the survey, staff highlighted a number of areas where they would like further information. One of these areas was around mental health related issues. Lesley Mackay, […]