After a remarkable 41 years service Josie Davidson retires

After a remarkable 41 years service Josie Davidson retires

Friends, family and colleagues gathered to bid a farewell to Josie Davidson who retired from her post as advanced specialist midwife risk manager after a remarkable 41 years service. Josie, who was based within maternity services at Wishaw General Hospital, joined the NHS in 1974 when she underwent her nursing training at Stonehouse Hospital. On […]

Colleagues gathered to bid farewell to Janette Tiernan after 38 years service

Colleagues gathered to bid farewell to Janette Tiernan after 38 years service

Friends, family and colleagues gathered to bid farewell to secretary Janette Tiernan who retired in May after 38 years service. Janette, who was attached to the diabetic service at Monklands Hospital, joined NHS Lanarkshire in 1977 when she was appointed as part-time secretary with the medical unit.  After taking some time out to have her […]

Summer time means festival season!

Summer time means festival season!

Are you excited for your first experience of T in the Park or are you a regular festival goer? Either way, always make sure you’re prepared for the party. Whether it’s a day trip or a weekend camping, make it memorable for the right reasons. Have some water or a soft drink in between alcoholic […]

Paws in the park

Paws in the park

St Andrew’s Hospice’s new capital appeal team will host a sponsored 6k dog walk at Strathclyde Country Park on Sunday 13 September from 10am until 2pm. The ‘Paws in the Park’ walk will start at the event side (boat shed) and include other activities such as micro chipping and an agility show area.  There will also […]

Beatson Cancer Charity launches fundraising appeal to support new Lanarkshire Beatson

Beatson Cancer Charity launches fundraising appeal to support new Lanarkshire Beatson

Beatson Cancer Charity today (25 June 2015) outlined its financial commitment to supporting the new Lanarkshire Beatson at Monklands General Hospital, Airdrie. The charity is pledging to raise £500,000 to further enhance the new state-of-the-art radiotherapy treatment centre. Lanarkshire Beatson will be a new £22 million Satellite Radiotherapy Centre which will include two state-of-the-art linear […]