Alison Graham retires

Alison Graham retires

After a remarkable 38 years service, Alison Graham, health and safety advisor, retired from NHS Lanarkshire in July. Alison, who was based at Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, started her career in the NHS in 1976 when she joined the trainee catering scheme. In 1981 Alison was promoted to catering manager at Ruchill Hospital, a position she […]

Helping patients in cash hardship

Credit unions in Lanarkshire have reported an increase in the number of people dealing with loan sharks. Health staff are now being reminded to be aware of patients who may be having financial problems and signpost them to the correct support for help. Recent changes to the welfare benefits system has resulted in some individuals […]

Local NHS staff awards to launch next month

Local NHS staff awards to launch next month

Healthcare staff from across Lanarkshire are to be recognised for the inspirational work that they do, in a new awards programme which launches next month. From 1 December, patients, visitors and staff will be given the opportunity to nominate staff and volunteers from across the organisation for the care that they provide. The nomination period […]

Have your eye on the main chance to win designer specs

Have your eye on the main chance to win designer specs

We have teamed up with NHS Staff Benefits and Optomeyes E.K to offer one lucky reader a pair of Ray Ban’s. Located at 3B Greenhills Square in East Kilbride, Optomeyes E.K has been in business for over 15 years. They have a great reputation for reliable, professional service and value for money and have had […]

Management team secretary Jean Devlin retires

Management team secretary Jean Devlin retires

Colleagues and family bid a fond farewell to Jean Devlin, management team secretary, who retired from NHS Lanarkshire in October after eight years service. Jean, who was part of the north-east unit at Netherton House, Wishaw, joined NHS Lanarkshire in 2007 as a management team secretary for the Motherwell locality based at Strathclyde Hospital, Motherwell, […]