Healthcare strategy focus

Healthcare strategy focus

After arriving at NHS Lanarkshire, director of acute services Heather Knox set about improving A&E waiting times by focusing much of her time for the first two months at Hairmyres Hospital. She said: “We’ve made very good progress at Hairmyres and can show a real improvement. Monklands Hospital has improved as well and site director […]

Hitting our care targets

Hitting our care targets

Chief Executive, Calum Campbell has the first year in charge of the third largest health board in Scotland under his belt. Working with his team of directors, the former nurse, health visitor and professional footballer, wants to make sure NHS Lanarkshire ‘hits the target’ and ‘tops the league’ as the best performing health board in […]

Older users go digital in Motherwell

Older users go digital in Motherwell

A new generation of silver surfers are riding on the crest of a digital wave in and around the Motherwell area – thanks to an innovative community project. From June 2014 to June 2015 some 150 older people from took part in a six-week tutored programme learning to use tablets, iPhones and other digital devices. […]

Setting out the vision for integration

Setting out the vision for integration

Health and Social Care Integration in North Lanarkshire is in the national spotlight this month following the publication of a blog by Janice Hewitt, Chief Accountable Officer.  Writing for The Scottish Government’s Chief Officer’s Spotlight, Janice reflects on her – and the Joint Integration Board’s – integration journey so far. Janice looks ahead to the […]

Quality meals prompt great feedback

Quality meals prompt great feedback

There was lots of positive feedback about the meals served on the wards at Hairmyres Hospital at a tasting session for outpatients, visitors and staff. A mouth-watering selection of the hot and cold food offered as lunches and evening meals was available to sample, including gluten-free options. Sisters Laura White and Mae Plummer, both from […]