Big Fit walk – 9 June

Big Fit walk – 9 June

NHS Lanarkshire’s occupational therapy mental health team will hold a ‘Big Fit’ walk at 10am on Friday 9 June in the bowling club at Hamilton Palace grounds. The walk will include a short and long walk around the palace grounds. Tea and coffee will be provided on completion of the walk. There will also be representatives […]

Knowledge Network drop-in session – Thursday 11 May

Knowledge Network drop-in session – Thursday 11 May

A drop-in session on the new Knowledge Network will be held on Thursday 11 May in the IT room, Ronald Miller Education Centre, Wishaw General Hospital from noon to 2.30pm. NHS Lanarkshire librarians will be available to answer any questions and demonstrate the new site. An EBSCO representative will also demonstrate ‘Point of Care’ resources. […]

Find out what’s going on in Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire

Find out what’s going on in Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire

Find out what’s going on in Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire by subscribing to In FiVE. In five concise sections the email publication brings you fully up to date of news and developments. This includes and update from chief accountable officer Janice Hewitt and Values in Action, showcasing staff and patient stories that personify […]

App provides on-hand help

App provides on-hand help

A specially-designed smartphone app has become a vital tool of the trade for workers with the caring touch. South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s Home Care Service operates seven days a week, 365 days a year to help people remain as independent as they can possibly be in their own home. Home Care Service […]

VIP visits Monklands

VIP visits Monklands

Monklands Hospital was visited by Scotland’s chief pharmaceutical officer, Rose Marie Parr, who was interested to learn about two innovative projects. A pilot programme in AMRU (acute medical receiving unit) on allergy awareness produced an increase in compliance with key safety checks, including comprehensive documentation and use of red wristbands. AMRU senior clinical pharmacist Anthony […]