SLHSCP in action news
1950s Railroad romance endures like steel – galvanised by Partnership’s Home Carers
A love story that has burned for over six decades continues to shine brightly–fanned by the compassion of dedicated home carers
Partnership invite views to help shape health and social care vision for tomorrow
Have your say on shaping a health and social care vision for tomorrow.
Partnership launches major Home Care recruitment campaign
Interested in a career in Care at Home?
Breastfeeding group’s best start as it unites generations
A new breastfeeding group is off to the best start in life - by joyfully uniting young and old.
Plans supported to protect the most vulnerable in face of £33 million funding gap
Plans to support and protect the most vulnerable
Blantyre LIFE’s pioneering approach continues to set the global standard
The TEC Zone
‘From darkness to light'
The incredible difference being made behind closed doors at Blantyre LIFE
Public thanked for ongoing support as dynamic Winter Plan is set out
Winter Plan
Poignant behind-the-scenes look at Lanarkshire’s award-winning Community Nursing (End of Life care) service
End of Life Care
Public meetings to focus on the future of two residential care homes
A series of public meetings is to be held focusing on the future of two residential care homes, Dewar House and McClymont House.
Unwavering focus on protecting the most vulnerable through unprecedented budget challenges
The response to unprecedented financial challenge is being guided by an unwavering focus on protecting the most vulnerable.
Partnership staff take finalist places across national award categories
Exemplary care, compassion and professionalism in SLanarkshire are to be recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony
Hard truths as health and care leaders face painful financial choices
Painful choices are being faced as health and care leaders negotiate a brutally challenging financial landscape.
Commitment to protect the most vulnerable in face of significant funding shortfall
Members of South Lanarkshire IJB have reiterated their concrete commitment to prioritising support for the most vulnerable
Steps taken to strengthen financial position as IJB considers harsh realities
Protecting the most vulnerable members of South Lanarkshire communities
Smart planning and investment underpins transformational family support
A transformational approach to supporting families and young people is gaining momentum across South Lanarkshire.
Tribute paid to staff on World Social Work Day
Heartfelt praise has been paid to local social workers - on a day of international recognition.
Partnership’s recognised at premiere digital awards night
South Lanarkshire HSCP has been recognised on the national stage for its exemplary use of digital technology.
Drawing strength from the recent past: South Lanarkshire IJB publish Annual Performance Report
IJB Annual Performance Report
Plans outline winter actions – as public thanked for patience
The public have been thanked for their ongoing patience and support as measures have been set out to deal with winter pressure.
South Lanarkshire staff commitment and compassion praised following treble trophy success
SLHSCP is celebrating a treble haul of national trophies – marking outstanding staff achievement
‘Goldilocks approach’ secret ingredient of Partnership’s national success
The ‘Goldilocks approach’ behind award winning team’s recipe for success has been revealed.
Commitment and compassion in Lanarkshire recognised at prestigious awards night
Outstanding professionalism, compassion and innovation in Lanarkshire were the toast of a national award ceremony last night.
Espresso clips offer short and powerful snapshots of care at home staff at work
A mini-series or short and powerful ‘espresso clips’ is set to bring the role of Care at Home staff into sharp focus.
Families across Lanarkshire are being urged to arrange power of attorney
Families across Lanarkshire are being urged to arrange Power of Attorney (PoA) over loved ones in a bid to protect their wishes
Solid progress continues to meet priorities set out by communities
Solid progress continues in the effort to meet health and care priorities – identified by South Lanarkshire communities.
Staff flexibility praised as Day Services remobilise
Day Services are nearing the completion of remobilisation in South Lanarkshire.
Suicide Prevention Week 4 - 10 September
South Lanarkshire Suicide Prevention Steering Group says talking and listening will save lives this Suicide Prevention Week
Outstanding contributions to social care in the national spotlight
Two social workers from SL HSCP have been recognised for their stellar contributions in social care
‘Life changing’ Home First programme gathers momentum
An innovative approach to health and social care is to be given a funding boost of almost £5.5 million.
Mental Health Awareness Week podcast
Monday 9 May marks the start of MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
Candid series unveils everyday superheroes of frontline community service
A special series of feature articles has brought the lives and compassion of frontline community staff into sharp focus.
When Covid stopped the world, Jill stepped forward into job she loves
Our special series continues, looking at those working in the heart of our communities as part of our Care at Home service.
Giving children a short break is the best thing Ann ever did
Could you be a Short Breaks Carer?
Calum took a right turn in his career and found a job he loves
Our special series continues, looking at those working in the heart of our communities as part of our Care at Home service.
Mum’s example led Wendy into career she loves
Our special series continues, looking at those working in the heart of our communities as part of our Care at Home service.
Jessie praises care as “life changing”
In this special series, we look at the people working in the very heart of or communities as part of our care at home service.
Renewal and reinvigoration at the heart of a plan for health and care in South Lanarkshire
Hard won lessons and real-life experience of recent times are being harnessed to transform the approach to health and care.
A sharp change of direction took Annmarie down a wonderful career path
Annmarie Doherty
Home First approach sets down strong foundations for tomorrow’s health and care delivery – today
More South Lanarkshire residents will soon benefit from innovative services that provide greater community-based care.
Care at Home on careful footing to reintroduce full supports after most challenging period on record
A process has begun to carefully step out of contingency measures that were activated to safeguard vital supports.
Partnership activates contingency measures as pressures on community services grow
A range of measures is currently being activated to prioritise community health & care provision to the most vulnerable people.
Health and Social Care Director’s heartfelt tribute to ‘inspirational’ staff
The Director of Health and Social Care has described the inspirational commitment of staff as they continue commitment of staff
Flexible approach set out for a challenging winter ahead – as members of the public asked for their support
Key actions to mitigate against severe pressures on the health and care system over the busy winter have been published.
Fitting tribute to home carers who light up lives in South Lanarkshire
Home Carers in South Lanarkshire have been hailed as pillars of our community as national, Home Care day is celebrated
Q&A on our blueprint for tomorrow (Strategic Commissioning Plan)
The wider engagement behind the Strategic Commissioning Plan 2022 - 2025 explained
Superhuman Care at Home service praised after a year of frontline community heroics
Home carers like Helen Daly and Denis Barron have been pulling out all the stops.
Flag raised high for autism awareness
A global awareness week for autism has been celebrated with a flag raising ceremony in South Lanarkshire.
Care home’s platinum pair reflect on 70 years of love and happiness
A devoted couple who live together in a Rutherglen care home have marked their platinum wedding anniversary.
Technology team's 2.4 MILLION mile tour de force driven by keeping people safe
Video conferencing technology which links patients to health and social care staff has saved a possible 2.4 MILLION travel miles
Super Suzanne blazes a trail with caring app
A South Lanarkshire social worker is blazing a trail with new technology designed to support people in our communities.
Lanarkshire families and carers asked to help with patients in the community
People in Lanarkshire are being asked to help if possible with a loved one’s care to protect under pressure care at home service
Construction of new council homes and care hub to begin
Work set to start on a major development to deliver South Lanarkshire’s new health and social care hub and 45 new council homes
Tomorrow’s world health and care technology team take top award – by being tuned in to here and now
A Lanarkshire-based team who specialise in health and social care technology have been crowned leading lights in their field.
Public health warning as Lanarkshire COVID Cases Rise
Local residents are being urged to keep Lanarkshire out of lockdown
Grassroots support in Autism community celebrated as flag hoisted high
Ramon Hutchingson, of SL HSCP Autism Resources Coordination Hub (ARCH) with Marco Fallone and his mum Carolanne.
Creation of a 'virtual health and social care superstructure' underpinned by keeping people safe
Near Me - use across the generations
WWII Care Home heroes shore up battling spirit on 75th anniversary of VE day
TWO heroes of WWII have marked VE day by shoring up spirit on a key front in the COVID-19 response – from their care home.
Think ahead: keep our health and social care staff safe
We must keep our staff safe
Caring for people in communities - plea for crucial contact to be kept to one person only
Health and Social Care leaders in Lanarkshire have urged people to take a single-person approach
South Lanarkshire families and carers asked to help with recently discharged hospital patients
People are being asked to help where possible if a loved one or someone they care for has been discharged from hospital.
Managing coronavirus (Covid-19) anxiety
Helpful advice about managing anxiety
A personal message from Ms Val de Souza, Chief Officer, South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, 20 March 2020
A personal message from Ms Val de Souza, Chief Officer, South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, 20 March 2020
Meeting to help form the foundations for the future of health and care in Stonehouse
People from Stonehouse are invited to have their say on the future of health and social care delivery in the local area
Concrete commitment to building fabric of community life into new Care Hub as plans are approved
Plans for a Care Hub, Technology Enabled houses and Centre of Excellence in Blantyre have been approved.
Get it sorted! Families encouraged to arrange Power of Attorney
Families across Lanarkshire are being encouraged to arrange Power of Attorney (PoA) on behalf of their loved ones.
Public views to form the foundations for the future of health and care in Larkhall and Stonehouse
People of Larkhall and Stonehouse are invited to have their say.
Revised plan for proposed Care Hub reflects Partnership's commitment to engagement
Revised plans for a care hub, homes and centre of excellence in Blantyre can now be seen following extensive public engagement.
Virtual GP consultations go live
Virtual GP consultations mark significant milestone in health and social care delivery
Event focussing on future model of care welcomed by the community
AN event focussing on significant plans to modernise care has been widely welcomed by the local community.
Power of Attorney - did you know . . .
Power of Attorney - Get it Sorted!
Power of Attorney Adverts launched
Did you know that you don’t need to choose a family member for a Power
of Attorney?
The future of care in South Lanarkshire: Information evening 20 August 2019 Blantyre Miners Welfare
Come along and hear all about a brand new community hub that is opening in the heart of Blantyre
Exemplary Lanarkshire work in sharp focus as new technology scaled up across Scotland
Exemplary work in Lanarkshire has become the focal point for a major rollout of new technology
Investing to modernise South Lanarkshire care facilities
Plans approved modernise care for older people in South Lanarkshire.
Developments in Clydesdale geared to improving health in the community
Significant progress has been made to develop a model of care that is safe and based on the needs of people in Clydesdale.
Focus: Project that took patient care to new heights comes out top at national awards
Focus on exemplary work
New specialist inpatient beds at Kilbryde Hospice
New specialist inpatient beds at Kilbryde Hospice
Singapore fact-finding mission focuses on pioneering digital care in South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire has become the focal point of an international fact finding mission!
SLHSCP supporting WWF earth hour event
Earth Hour is the global event inspiring millions to take action for our world.
NEWS UPDATE: GP Practices in Lanarkshire opening at weekends in January . . .
An updated list of GP practices open on 20 January 2018 has now been published.
News update: New pan-Lanarkshire model for palliative care services and specialist hospice provision
Lanarkshire is to get a new pan-Lanarkshire model for palliative care services and specialist hospice provision.
Partnership team win top UK award
A pilot initiative which has markedly improved the lives of people in care homes has won a prestigious UK award.
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