36 per cent of NHS Lanarkshire staff said they had experienced emotional/verbal abuse from patients/service users or other members of the public. What about you?

The staff survey launches on Tuesday 11 August. Fill in the survey to let us know what you think about working for NHS Lanarkshire and have the chance to win an iPad mini courtesy of Lets Connect Home Computing Scheme.

Questions cover a range of key staff issues such as verbal and physical abuse, bullying, discrimination, equality, communication with your manager and safety.

Lilian Macer, employee director, NHS Lanarkshire, said: “The staff survey is a great opportunity for staff to share their experiences of working in NHS Lanarkshire in a way that can drive improvements.

“We want to ensure NHS Lanarkshire is the best possible employer and the survey is an important tool for identifying the key issues for staff and prioritising positive actions.

“To do that effectively, we need as many staff as possible to complete the survey so it gives an accurate picture.”

The survey is anonymous. Your individual responses are confidential and will not be accessible by NHS Lanarkshire.

This week you will receive an email with a password and link to the survey. It is quick and easy to complete. If you do not receive the email by Monday 17 August, email geraldine.reilly@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Paper copies of the survey will be made available to staff who do not have access to email. If you would prefer to complete the survey over the telephone, you can call FREEPHONE 0800 587 3115, Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00.

Once you’ve completed the survey, let us know by leaving a comment at the bottom of this page. All members of staff who comment will be entered into a prize draw with the chance to win an iPad mini courtesy of Lets Connect Home Computing Scheme.