NHS Lanarkshire

In this video for staff, NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive, Professor Jann Gardner, looks back at some highlights of the past two years as she bids a fond farewell to her colleagues in #TeamLanarkshire ahead of her move to her new role as Chief Executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

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Ivan McKee, Minister for Public Finance, was given a warm welcome to NHS Lanarkshire Board headquarters. Chief executive Professor Jann Gardner, Chair Martin Hill were joined by a number of senior NHS Lanarkshire colleagues during the minister’s visit. The minister was given a presentation on NHS Lanarkshire’s performance for scheduled and unscheduled care. During the presentation, the Minister learned about the success of NHS Lanarkshire’s innovative Flow Navigation Centre+Plus (FNC+Plus). FNC+PLUS is transforming how unscheduled care is managed with thousands of patients have already benefitted from the service. The minister visited the state-of-the-art control centre at NHS Lanarkshire’s headquarters and spoke with members of the multi-disciplinary FNC+Plus team. FNC+Plus is staffed by nurses, emergency consultants, ambulance staff and support personnel. Drawing on decades of diverse frontline experience, concentrated in one room, the team, working 24-7-365, aims to provide faster responses, shorter hospital stays, and, wherever possible, care at – or closer to – home. Calvin Brown, Colin Lauder, Trudi Marshall, Gordon McNeish #TeamLanarkshire #Innovation

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Trudi Marshall, who has been at the heart of driving forward the new interface directorate, has taken on a new role as Executive Nurse Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). Trudi has already stepped into the role and is excited for the future in Lanarkshire. Trudi said: “This is a great opportunity to lead our nursing, midwifery and AHP staff into 2025 and beyond. “I am really looking forward to the challenge of providing managerial leadership for change and improvement. “The vision is for care to be person-centred and at the heart of this vision is our staff. Our nursing staff, both in our hospitals and in the community, who care for the most vulnerable patients, our midwifery staff who support women from all walks of life bring new life into this world, and, of course, our AHPs, who provide the care and support to assess, treat, diagnose, and discharge patients when appropriate and provide the ongoing support they need after discharge. “All of our nursing, midwifery and AHP staff are front and centre in the patient’s journey and I will be their voice for the challenges ahead.” Trudi’s post as Interface Director will be filled following a recruitment process. NHS Lanarkshire would also like to add say a massive thank you and congratulations to Eddie Docherty who will be taking up a secondment as Director of Quality Assurance and Regulation with Health Improvement Scotland.

Due to the red warning which has been issued for the area, NHS Lanarkshire is postponing all non-urgent appointments in hospital and community settings on Friday 24 January 2025. NHS Lanarkshire is attempting to contact patients today (Thursday 23 January 2025) to advise them if their appointment has been postponed. If you are not contacted and do not require urgent care, please do not take any risks travelling to hospital or other health care facilities. NHS Lanarkshire will ensure all postponed appointments are rescheduled as quickly as possible. Visitors are also advised not to travel to hospital during the weather warning. NHS Lanarkshire has advised GP practices to only provide urgent care tomorrow in order to avoid unnecessary travel. This will be delivered remotely where possible. Essential maternity, community nursing and midwifery community visits will go ahead as planned. If you had a planned visit that does not go ahead, you will be contacted to reschedule. Colin Lauder, NHS Lanarkshire Deputy Chief Executive, said: “As a result of the red weather warning, Police Scotland is advising the public not to travel in the affected areas between 10am and 5pm on Friday. “We have therefore unfortunately had to take the decision to postpone all non-urgent outpatient clinics and appointments in the interests of safety. We would like to apologise for the inconvenience this will cause and reassure patients that we will reschedule appointments at the earliest opportunity. “We will review the position throughout Friday and will issue further guidance on our public website and social media. Our health and social care colleagues are working to ensure we keep people safe and maintain essential services.”

With the new year upon us, NHS Lanarkshire is shining a spotlight on the challenges many face during this time and highlighting vital support through its Lanarkshire Mind Matters website. The festive season, while joyful for some, can also bring feelings of stress, loneliness or low mood. As we move into January, the shorter days and colder weather can further impact our mental health. To help residents across Lanarkshire prioritise their wellbeing, NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging everyone to make Lanarkshire Mind Matters their first port of call for mental health support. Dr Simon Stuart, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Digital Lead for Psychological Services at NHS Lanarkshire, said: “The start of a new year is often a time for reflection and goal setting, but it can also be a time when people feel vulnerable or overwhelmed. “Lanarkshire Mind Matters is here to provide support, whether you’re looking for practical strategies to manage stress or simply want to maintain your mental wellbeing. “This free, easily accessible resource is a great first step for anyone seeking help or advice. It is a dedicated online resource designed to provide a wide range of support for mental health and wellbeing. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety or low mood, or simply want to build better habits for a healthier mind, this website offers accessible and practical tools to help you.” Lanarkshire Mind Matters includes: 🔹Self-help resources to tackle common mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and sleep problems. 🔹Free online courses and programmes, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based tools, to help improve your mental health at your own pace. 🔹Information on local services to support mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that you can access professional help if needed. 🔹Tips and advice on staying mentally healthy and building resilience. By using Lanarkshire Mind Matters, you can explore tools and techniques to help you navigate life’s challenges and build a strong foundation for the year ahead. ➡️Visit https://lnkd.in/ePbG-fwX today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier new year.

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Specialist MSK Physiotherapist. The successful applicant will take the lead role in a clinical area with a caseload incorporating patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge and will have responsibility for the supervision, education and development of junior staff, physiotherapy support workers and students. For more info on the role and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/emqS58b9 Watch our short video to hear from current physiotherapists about what it’s like to work in NHS Lanarkshire.

NHS Lanarkshire is delighted to have appointed Louise Long as its new Chief Executive. Louise, who is currently Chief Executive of Inverclyde Council, will take up her new role on 5 May 2025. Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray said: “I am pleased to welcome Louise Long to her new position as Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire – Louise brings a wealth of experience to the role and I look forward to working with her.” Louise replaces NHS Lanarkshire’s current Chief Executive Professor Jann Gardner, who will become the new Chief Executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde from 1 February. Colin Lauder, who is currently NHS Lanarkshire Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Planning, Property and Performance, will take up the role of Interim Chief Executive before Louise joins NHS Lanarkshire. Martin Hill, Chair of NHS Lanarkshire, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have appointed Louise Long as our new Chief Executive. “Louise is a dynamic leader who has the skills and passion to continue to develop and drive our innovative plans to reform our health services and provide the best possible care for the people of Lanarkshire. “She has a fantastic track record as a senior leader in health and social care and as well as high-level leadership experience as Inverclyde Council’s Chief Executive. “Louise shone throughout our comprehensive recruitment process as the right person to take us forward on the next stage of our transformation journey. We look forward to welcoming Louise to her new role.” Louise Long said: “I am excited to be joining NHS Lanarkshire as their new Chief Executive at a time of real transformation within the health service. “There are fewer challenges greater than health and social care, and I am grateful for the opportunity make a positive difference in this area. “NHS Lanarkshire has a committed and dedicated workforce with a real spirit of innovation in its approach to improving services. “I am looking forward to meeting colleagues and working with them to deliver for our communities.” Louise has worked for 30 years in the public sector, 25 in a senior position, holding roles within education, social work and health and social care. She was made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to Local Government and the community of Inverclyde in the King’s New Year’s Honours List in December 2023. Prior to starting her current post as Chief Executive of Inverclyde Council in September 2021, Louise was Chief Officer for Inverclyde Integration Joint Board (IJB) and Corporate Director of Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) at Inverclyde Council from May 2017. Previously, she was Head of Children and Families and Justice and Chief Social Work Officer at Argyll and Bute Council from 2015, starting at that council in 2012 as Head of Children’s Services.

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Developing the Young Workforce (#DYWDecade) 🎉 This January marks an incredible milestone: a decade of Developing the Young Workforce (DYW)! Since its launch, DYW has helped countless young people across Scotland prepare for the world of work, fostering essential connections between employers and the future workforce. At NHS Lanarkshire, we’re proud of our partnership with DYW LED. Their support during our modern apprenticeship inductions has been invaluable. From running interactive sessions to helping apprentices explore teamwork and problem-solving, they’ve been a vital part of our young people’s journeys into healthcare careers. We’ve also loved being part of DYW’s Step into The Future events, inspiring school pupils to explore STEM career paths within healthcare. These events highlight the essential skills needed for life after school and open doors to exciting opportunities in the NHS. We’re grateful to DYW and all the employers, educators, and organisations who have collaborated over the years to inspire and prepare Scotland’s young people. 💡 Find out more about the impact of DYW and how you can get involved at dyw.scot. Let’s celebrate this incredible journey and continue to shape Scotland’s future workforce together! 📢 Share your favourite DYW memories and join the conversation using #DYWDecade. #DevelopingTheYoungWorkforce #FutureWorkforce #TeamLanarkshire