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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
NHS Lanarkshire praised for innovation and leadership
The health board played a leading role at the NHS Scotland Event, held on Monday, June 9, at the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre. The event, titled "NHS Renewal: Protecting and Strengthening Scotland's Health and Care Services," brought together senior leaders, clinicians, and innovators to discuss the future of healthcare delivery. Read more: Local bus operator axes all of its services after entering 'liquidation' Glasgow rail travellers warned of rush-hour disruption amid problem Nando's to open first restaurant in busy area 'later this year' NHS Lanarkshire hosted a flagship session titled "Interface Reform in Reality: The Bold, Human Approach Transforming Care," chaired by chief executive Louise Long. Ms Long 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." The session featured insights from leaders in urgent care, virtual wards, ambulance services, and communications, highlighting the progress of the Interface Directorate in delivering compassionate and effective change. NHS Lanarkshire also had 19 posters accepted for display, covering innovations in mental health recovery, digital physiotherapy, paediatric therapy, and improvements in hospital discharge. Martin Hill, chair of NHS Lanarkshire, said: "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."
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
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. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
