Alert to the signs of cardiac arrest

A new project is helping to reduce the number of people who suffer a cardiac arrest on Wishaw General’s cardiology ward. The pilot project, which is being carried out in ward 4, has seen a number of new procedures being introduced in a bid to halt a cardiac arrest in its tracks. The ward aims […]

Orthodontic care improves with professional qualifications

Orthodontic care improves with professional qualifications

A magnificent seven orthodontic nurses in Lanarkshire now have a post qualification certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing. It now means that all NHS Lanarkshire orthodontic nurses have completed the qualification which will allow them to give better oral health advice to patients. Frances Queen, senior dental nurse for orthodontics, said: “This is no mean feat […]

Wide and varied subject matter in this week's local newspapers

Wide and varied subject matter in this week’s local newspapers

There was mixed and varied coverage of NHS Lanarkshire in this week’s local newspapers with no specific general themes emerging. Among the topics captured were, a dietetic service pack which helps staff identify patients at risk of malnutrition, improvements in A&E waiting times, the launch of a new innovative text messaging system, an appeal to […]

Robbie has challenge to get his teeth into

Robbie has challenge to get his teeth into

An East Kilbride dentist has been named the President of the West of Scotland Branch of the British Dental Association. Robbie Thomson, a GDP and practice owner of the Grey Gables dental practice in the Village in East Kilbride, said he was delighted to be chosen. A dentist for 34 years, he said: “It’s a […]

Home computing scheme launches this month

Home computing scheme launches this month

The Let’s Connect Home computing scheme will launch in October. The scheme allows staff to enjoy a high-specification, brand new computer or smart phone using a tax-efficient salary sacrifice arrangement. Payment for your computer is made over 36 months out of your gross pay, making savings on tax and national insurance. Roadshows for the scheme […]