NHS Lanarkshire has launched a patient safety culture survey, running throughout October. The Board is committed to putting patient safety as its top priority and has recently refreshed its prioritised plan for patient safety improvement. Head of patient safety Jane Murkin said: “We are all striving to make real measurable improvements in the safety and care […]

The Scottish Ambulance Service is to pilot a new response system which aims to save more lives and improve the quality of care for patients. Patients with immediately life-threatening conditions, such as cardiac arrest, or who have been involved in serious road traffic incidents will be prioritised and receive the fastest response. In less urgent […]

There was Kiltwalk success from Team Haven, who took strides to raise money for Lanarkshire charity The Haven. Last month 32 members of Team Haven took part in various walks consisting of six miles, 12 miles or 26 miles. Everyone enjoyed the Edinburgh scenery, finished with smiles on their faces, and most reported sore feet. Staff […]

The Let’s Connect scheme has launched for NHS Lanarkshire staff and the order window is open until 7 November. It’s your chance to buy a range of high-specification, brand new computers and smart phones, using a tax-efficient salary sacrifice arrangement. Payments come out of your gross salary, making savings on tax and national insurance. The […]

A new method to improve detection of bowel cancer and avoid unnecessary medical checks has been introduced across Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is bringing in the innovative testing kit – quantitative FIT (qFIT) – following a successful pilot in a small number of GP practices. The test is designed specifically for people who have possible symptoms of […]