NHS Lanarkshire

07/11/2025

07/11/2025

Blantyre LIFE, South Lanarkshire’s pioneering housing and care campus, has been named winner of the Integrated Care Award at last night’s Scotland’s Health Awards 2025, recognising its transformative impact on recovery, independence and dignity for people.

07/11/2025

💙 This week’s comes from a patient receiving treatment in Ward 11 who shared heartfelt praise for Sister L McF and the nursing team.

They described feeling nervous before arriving, but said the warm welcome, friendly smiles and use of their name made them feel cared for and valued.

“Sister L McF is phenomenal. Her professionalism and humanity make such a difference — she connects with patients in a genuine, open way that helps us feel relaxed, valued and safe. She is an outstanding nurse and an exceptional human being.”

You can read the full story on Care Opinionhttps://www.careopinion.org.uk/1394761

07/11/2025

The Scottish Government is inviting applications for the position of Chair to NHS Lanarkshire Board.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping health and care services for more than half a million people across Lanarkshire.

As Chair, you’ll provide strategic leadership, inspire improvement, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care — working closely with executive teams, clinicians, and communities to make a real difference to people’s lives.

We’re looking for someone who:
🔹Demonstrates strong leadership and governance skills
🔹Is passionate about improving health and reducing inequalities
🔹Can work collaboratively across public and community sectors

📆 Find out more and apply:
👉 https://fa-evxn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/2555?keyword=public+appointments&mode=location

Help shape the future of NHS Lanarkshire. 💙

Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint a new Chair to Lanarkshire NHS Board.

06/11/2025

The outstanding achievements of health and social care staff and services across NHS Lanarkshire have been recognised nationally, with finalists named in this year’s Scotland’s Health Awards. Good luck to all our finalists this evening! https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/pulse-excellence-and-innovation-recognised-in-national-award-finalists/

06/11/2025

Wishing the incredible Radiography Team at University Hospital Wishaw the very best of luck at tonight’s Society of Radiographer’s Radiography Awards 2025.

Finalists for Scotland Radiography Team of the Year, their nomination celebrates clinical excellence, teamwork, and the compassionate care they deliver every day.

Sara Riddell, Deputy Radiology Service Manager, said:
“This nomination is a testament to our dedication, professionalism and the compassionate care we provide every day.”

We’re proud of you all!

06/11/2025

Protecting you and your baby’s health from to***co smoke is one of the best things you can do to give your child a healthy start in life, it's never too late to quit.

There are many benefits of stopping smoking during pregnancy including:
• you reduce the risk of having a miscarriage or your baby being stillborn
• you reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), previously known as cot death
• you'll save money - just a month of not smoking could save you money to spend on you and your baby

For specialist support and suitable Ni****ne Replacement Therapy during your pregnancy contact the NHS Quit Your Way team:
📞 0800 84 84 84
🤰 Find out more and access support: https://www.nhsinform.scot/ready-steady-baby/pregnancy/looking-after-yourself-and-your-baby/smoking-and-pregnancy/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=Pregnancy+&utm_id=PHS+Scotland

06/11/2025

Need free condoms? We’ve got you covered. Condoms can help prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, as well as help protect against unintended pregnancies.

Find out more: https://www.lanarkshiresexualhealth.org/free-condoms-no-fuss/

05/11/2025

Another design image of the new University Hospital Monklands, showing the approach to the West Entrance.

For more on the Monklands Replacement Project, check out the dedicated website, www.monklands.org, which has frequently asked questions on a range of topics including the vastly increased parking provision, with multi-storey, public transport and new road access https://www.monklands.org/faqs/

05/11/2025

NHS Lanarkshire and The Netherton Partnership, t/a Netherton Pharmacy, are seeking views on whether local people feel they have adequate access to NHS pharmacy services in the Netherton, Wishaw area.

To take part in the joint consultation exercise, please complete an online questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Proposed_Pharmacy_Netherton

For more information, visit: https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/get-involved/consult-engage/pharmacy-consultation-159c-netherton-road-wishaw-ml2-0ar/

The joint consultation will run until 3 February 2026. Any comments received after this date will not be accepted.

05/11/2025

The safest way to celebrate Bonfire Night is at an organised event.

If you are planning on buying fireworks, please ensure that you read the instructions provided to make sure the space you have is large enough to use them safely. Remember, it is illegal to set off fireworks in public places, including streets and parks.

Find out if there are events taking place in your local area here:
bit.ly/FireworkEvents2025

05/11/2025

A call for more organ donors has been made by the family of a florist whose job may have caused her fatal lung condition.

Kay Robertson sadly passed away aged just 57 while she was waiting for a life-saving double lung transplant after being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis – a condition that causes lung tissue damage.

Her daughter Rosalynd Robertson, who works for NHS Lanarkshire, said her mum was a florist for almost 20 years and doctors believed her condition may have been triggered by a sensitivity to the pollen she breathed in at work.

Full story https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/news-organ-donation-florist/