Roadshow's highlight augmentative and alternative communication work

Roadshow’s highlight augmentative and alternative communication work

A series of road shows have highlighted the successes of NHS Lanarkshire’s campaign to improve services for those who use ‘augmentative and alternative communication’ (AAC). AAC can include various methods that can support or get around problems that an individual might have with speaking or understanding information. These range from simple systems such as pictures, […]

Health film could help police gather evidence on sexual offence crimes

Health film could help police gather evidence on sexual offence crimes

An innovative animated film could help the police gather more evidence on sexual offence crimes. ‘Trauma and the Brain’ explains the physiological and psychological impact abuse or violent assault can have on a person and how it can result in them having difficulty recalling information. For those attempting to gather evidence, this can present challenges, and in […]

Nurse makes her mark on construction work

Nurse makes her mark on construction work

Everyone expects architects and engineers to be involved in construction. However, NHS Lanarkshire is going one step further by involving doctors and nurses too. Nicola Ruddy is a senior nurse and clinical adviser to the Monklands Hospital investment team. Nicola said: “It is important to ensure that, whether it is a new or refurbished healthcare […]

Award for Lanarkshire schools dental project

Award for Lanarkshire schools dental project

A dental project carried out in NHS Lanarkshire has won a national award and was shortlisted for an international one after working to improve the oral health of children with physical disabilities and/or sensory or learning impairments. The Special Smiles Dental Project, a collaboration between NHS Lanarkshire and Action for Sick Children Scotland (ASCS), won […]

20% EE discount from NHS Staff Benefits

20% EE discount from NHS Staff Benefits

NHS Staff Benefits find new discounts for staff on a regular basis, to do this they often rely on messages from staff regarding what they would like to receive benefits on e.g. their favourite hairdressers or restaurant. However, over the past couple of months there has been an overwhelming number of enquiries from staff requesting […]