It's never too late - GBV video paves way

It’s never too late – GBV video paves way

A powerful new animated video has been produced by our gender-based violence (GBV) services (formerly EVA services) for professionals working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The moving eight-minute animation, Never too late to tell: understanding childhood sexual abuse, follows the story of Moira, through her experience of CSA and its impact on her […]

My view of quality week – by Jonathan O’Reilly

I believe that quality week in November was a great success. I am biased, I know, but hear me out. In years gone by the organisation has had patient safety week. I had the pleasure to be involved in the last PSW in 2016. We went out as a team and spoke to staff and […]

It was a real page turner

It was a real page turner

Staff who participated in this year’s Reading Ahead challenge were joined by chief executive Calum Campbell at Wishaw General as they collected their certificates of achievement. Reading Ahead is part of a national programme that encourages adults to develop literacy skills and an enjoyment of reading by choosing and rating six reads. Knowledge Services spearheads […]

A consistent approach

The review of school nursing teams in North Lanarkshire continues. The new service model – which started in August – offers an opportunity to build on the experience of school nurses and enable them to assist in the on-going development of their practice. The review has already identified that while there is good practice in […]

Twas the night before Christmas

A new animation is set to help families to understand where they can access healthcare over the festive holidays. The short clips follows a family as they prepare for Christmas Day and experience ailments which can all be helped by using key NHS Lanarkshire services. More in depth detail of the services directed to can […]