Andrew is on the run for charity

Andrew is on the run for charity

Wishaw General orthopaedic consultant Andrew MacDonald is taking on the challenge of the Great North Run after a family member was hit by serious illness. Andrew is hoping staff will support him by making a donation to spur him on – as they did last time he took on the same challenge. He said: “At […]

Philanthropist's family back new hospital initiative

Philanthropist’s family back new hospital initiative

The family of the late philanthropist and human rights campaigner Leslie Wolfson have praised NHS Lanarkshire staff for the care they gave him through his final illness. Well-known lawyer Mr Wolfson was treated at Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride before his death in January at the age of 86. A member of the Wolfson family […]

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation event - Wednesday 20 July

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation event – Wednesday 20 July

A one hour event for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMHAPs) undertaking revalidation will take place on Wednesday 20 July in the lecture theatre, Hairmyres Hospital at 2.30pm. Topics will include: How do I go about it? What support is out there for me? Where do I get the information I need? The event […]

NMC revalidation sessions covering basic IT, searching skills and reflective practice

NMC revalidation sessions covering basic IT, searching skills and reflective practice

The following sessions will be held in the IT training room, education centre, Hairmyres Hospital for staff undertaking NMC revalidation: Reflective practice Thursday 21 July (5pm-7pm) Wednesday 27 July (1pm-3pm) Searching skills Wednesday 13 July (1pm – 3pm) Monday 22 August (1pm – 3pm) Thursday 1 September (5pm – 7pm) Basic IT skills Wednesday 13 […]

Smokers help study into pioneering lung cancer test

Smokers help study into pioneering lung cancer test

NHS Lanarkshire has joined with colleagues in Glasgow to play a key role in a study into a new test for early signs of lung cancer. Along with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and NHS Tayside, NHS Lanarkshire is recruiting smokers and ex-smokers for the potentially life-saving research, spearheaded by the University of Dundee, University […]