NHS Lanarkshire showcases bold reform at NHS Scotland Event
Centred on the theme NHS Renewal: Protecting and Strengthening Scotland's Health and Care Services, the national event brought together senior leaders, clinicians and innovators to explore how Scotland's health and care services can be reshaped for the future.
NHS Lanarkshire played a leading role at this year's NHS Scotland Event held at the Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde.
Centred on the theme NHS Renewal: Protecting and Strengthening Scotland's Health and Care Services, the national event brought together senior leaders, clinicians and innovators to explore how Scotland's health and care services can be reshaped for the future.
A major highlight of the day was NHS Lanarkshire's flagship parallel session, 'Interface Reform in Reality: The Bold, Human Approach Transforming Care', chaired by Chief Executive Louise Long.
The session featured contributions from frontline leaders across urgent care, virtual wards, ambulance services and communications - offering real-world insight into how the Interface Directorate is delivering change with compassion and pace.
NHS Lanarkshire also had 19 posters accepted, showcasing a broad range of innovation - from mental health recovery and digital physiotherapy to paediatric therapy and hospital discharge improvements.
Louise Long, Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire, said: 'It was fantastic to see the work of our Interface teams so well received on a national stage.
'Across posters, panels and conversations, NHS Lanarkshire showed how meaningful reform is possible when we keep people at the heart of everything we do. I'm incredibly proud of everyone who contributed.'
Martin Hill, Chair of NHS Lanarkshire, added: 'Our presence at the event reflected the commitment, professionalism and bold thinking of staff right across the organisation.
'From reducing system pressures to creating more responsive, community-based care, the work showcased in Glasgow points to a more hopeful and sustainable future for health and care in Scotland - and Lanarkshire is proud to be helping lead the way.'
The event, which was delivered in a hybrid format, attracted delegates from across Scotland and beyond, with NHS Lanarkshire's contributions drawing praise for their ambition, clarity and focus on frontline realities.
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