Breastfeeding support service assistant Leigh-Ann Johnstone has been congratulated in a motion in the Scottish Parliament. Leigh-Ann is shortlisted for Maternity Support Worker of the Year in the Royal College of Midwives’ Annual Midwifery Awards. She works in Wishaw General Hospital’s busy neonatal unit, giving advice about breastfeeding – the very best medicine for sick […]

Staff across NHS Lanarkshire are being urged to take up the offer of the annual free flu vaccine. The call to action is being made to ensure that all healthcare workers and their families, colleague and patients are safe from the harmful impact of flu. The flu vaccination programme for staff working within NHS Lanarkshire […]

Pandemic influenza has the potential to have a massive impact on all aspects of society. NHS Lanarkshire has recently taken part in the Scottish Government’s “Silver Swan” events being held across Scotland to ensure there is a robust and coordinated national and local response in the event of a pandemic. As part of this process […]

NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging everyone to plan ahead and stay mentally healthy over the festive period. There are practical steps which we can take all year round to look after your own and others mental health. These include not over indulging, taking time for relaxation, fit in some exercise such as a gentle walk and, […]

Are you ready for severe weather?  Could you deal with its consequences? Make sure you are prepared this winter. Things to do now: Read NHS Lanarkshire’s Adverse Conditions Policy. It is available on the policies section of FirstPort. Know how your options for getting to work in the event of severe weather. What bus route […]