Retirement of Andrea Brown

Retirement of Andrea Brown

After 37 years service, deputy charge nurse Andrea Brown retired from NHS Lanarkshire in October. Andrea, who was a member of the community mental health team at Udston Hospital, Hamilton, started her nursing career as a nursing assistant aged 17 in ward two at Hartwood Hospital. After having her first son Crawford, Andrea returned to […]

NHS Lanarkshire’s improvements recognised

NHS Lanarkshire’s improvements recognised

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) published a report today (Tuesday 27 October 2015) about its unannounced inspection visit at Hairmyres Hospital on Tuesday 28 July to Thursday 30 July 2015. NHS Lanarkshire welcomed HIS’s recognition of the improvements that have been made and confirmed its plans for continuing improvement. Director of nursing, midwifery and allied health […]

Pit Stop event to showcase joined-up services and supports

Local people in North Lanarkshire will be the focal point of an event geared to supporting safe and independent living. Pit Stop, on Monday 26th October in St. Patrick’s Church Hall, Coatbridge, will see a variety of services and supports showcased.  These range from free minor repair to mobility aids, falls prevention advice to information […]

NHS Lanarkshire and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) scoop Self Management Partnership of the Year Award

NHS Lanarkshire and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) scoop Self Management Partnership of the Year Award

NHS Lanarkshire is delighted to have scored a win at the Self Management Awards. NHS Lanarkshire and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) scooped Self Management Partnership of the Year at the event, hosted by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland at the Scottish Parliament. Campbell Chalmers, NHS Lanarkshire stroke nurse consultant, said the […]

Highs and lows during a mixed week in the news

Highs and lows during a mixed week in the news

The week began with the good news that Pauline Cafferkey’s condition had improved. Our thoughts go out to Pauline and her family at this time and we hope she makes a full and swift recovery. It is fantastic news that seven Lanarkshire health workers and a Wishaw healthcare team have been selected as finalists at […]