California dreamin' helps Isobel get fit

California dreamin’ helps Isobel get fit

Staff across the organisation became more active thanks to a challenge which saw them compete to virtually trek across California. The ‘Walk California’ challenge saw teams of up to five take part in a six week challenge to track their steps so see how far they could walk. One participant was administrator Isobel Milligan, who […]

Are you revalidation ready? And don't forget about registration

Are you revalidation ready? And don’t forget about registration

By Margot Russell, director of NMAHP Practice Development Centre If you’re a registered nurse or midwife, revalidation should be on your mind. Revalidation is a requirement from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), designed to promote good practice among nurses and midwives. Every three years, nurses and midwives have to revalidate by putting together the […]

NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards - William Cullen Prize

NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards – William Cullen Prize

The ‘William Cullen Prize’ was jointly won by Dr Sue Arnott and Professor Robin Taylor, who were both recognised by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for excellence in service innovation. Dr Iain Wallace, medical director for NHS Lanarkshire, said: “Both of these clinicians are deserving winners of this award and I am delighted […]

NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards - Chair Award

NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards – Chair Award

The ‘Chair Award’ was jointly won by Suzanne Shields (Occupational Therapist Team Leader for Children and Young People, based in Douglas Street, Hamilton) and the Wishaw Radiology Volunteer Service (pictured below). Neena Mahal, chair of NHS Lanarkshire, said: “Through the Chair Award it is a great privilege to recognise and celebrate outstanding contribution made to […]

Countdown to Transplant Games

Countdown to Transplant Games

Excitement is building for the Westfield Health British Transplant Games 2017 which will be held in North Lanarkshire from 27 to 30 July. The Games, which are being hosted in Scotland for the first time in ten years, exist to encourage those who have received a transplant to lead active and healthy lives while showcasing […]