The Evening Times ran an article about figures in a new report showing that women from Lanarkshire experience higher-than-average rates of stillbirth and neonatal deaths than other parts of Scotland. The region recorded the second-highest rate in Scotland with 6.42 deaths per 1,000 births. However it is worth noting that the figure of 7,096 Lanarkshire resident […]
Team step up to challenge
Congratulations go to Team Liaison Keep On Movers who have won the first Healthy Working Lives Walk For Health Step Count Challenge in Hamilton locality.
Health improvement senior Angela Williamson said: “Over a six-week period, the team stepped up to the challenge with a total of 2,997,485 steps between them.
“That equates to 1,419 miles in total – what a fantastic achievement!
“The team, comprised of five members of staff from the mental health liaison/delayed discharge team, hosted by South East Unit, are based at Wishaw General.
“This was the first year that Hamilton locality has taken part in the Step Count Challenge and there was a fantastic response. Six teams completed with a total of 12,907,580 steps or 6,111 miles all together.
“A big thank you to everyone who took part and especially to Team Liaison Keep On Movers for their hard work and commitment.”
The Healthy Working Lives team are currently looking to increase their membership. If you would like to enquire about joining the team, please contact Angela.williamson2@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
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