Essential mental health information

Staff should be ALERT. Working for the NHS means we are more likely to be in contact with someone who is experiencing emotional distress or at risk of suicidal ideas. The signs can be ambiguous in nature which can make it difficult to see them and staff have a very important part to play in […]

Wishaw to Calais appeal

Wishaw to Calais appeal

Angela Feeney, a podiatrist at Newmains Health Centre, is among generous residents of Wishaw and surrounding areas who are working together to provide aid for Syrian refugees stranded in France. Angela is an organiser of the Wishaw to Calais appeal, which has been inundated by donations from across the west of Scotland. She said: “I’ve […]

A record week for good news

A record week for good news

It was a record week with regards to the number of positive articles appearing in the press. Sepsis awareness events and the good work being undertaken by the NHS Lanarkshire Reducing Harm Collaborative featured in the vast majority of the local newspapers. Likewise, the’ wee c’ campaign and stressing the importance of the #GetChecked initiative, […]

Kilbryde Hospice bungee jump

Kilbryde Hospice has teamed up with Highland Fling to offer an exciting bungee jump challenge on Saturday 10 October.  You will travel to the beautiful Pitlochry to bungee jump from the scenic Killiecrankie Pass from a height of 132ft. However, this will be a bungee with a difference – not only will there be spots […]

Knowledge services taster sessions

Knowledge Service are running two taster sessions for staff to learn more about the online resources they have to help find the best evidence for patient care. See below for more details:- Hairmyres – Tuesday 6th October – Morning Session Each session is 30 minutes and does not need to be booked, just pop along. 15 […]