Ahead of next week’s Scottish Health Awards, a wide array of services and staff across Lanarkshire, including South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership, have been shortlisted as finalists, showcasing and recognising the fantastic work being delivered.

Two of these nominations include the peer support workers based in the Family Support Hubs, shortlisted for the care for mental health category, and South Lanarkshire Recovery Oriented Justice Service (ROJS), shortlisted for the integrated care award.

The Family Support Hubs in South Lanarkshire has transformed mental health care by integrating professional expertise with lived experience, specifically for families affected by substance and alcohol misuse, achieving outstanding results in family support and well-being.

The South Lanarkshire Recovery Oriented Justice Service represents an exemplary approach in addressing profound challenges associated with substance use through an innovative integration of public health, social work, recovery groups, justice services, and families.

Gillian Booth, Justice Service Manager (Children and Justice Services), South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership said:“We are delighted to be nominated for these national awards. South Lanarkshire's Recovery Oriented Justice Service innovatively integrates public health, social and justice approaches with the communities, families and individuals affected.”

Professor Soumen Sengupta, Chief Officer of South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), added: “We are exceptionally proud and privileged to work with staff who demonstrate this level of commitment no matter the challenge. I extend my sincere thanks to them, as well as all our teams and services, who continue to work extremely hard for the people of Lanarkshire.”

Scotland’s Health Awards, taking place in Edinburgh on Thursday 7 November, acknowledge and celebrate those working across NHS Scotland, recognising the contribution of frontline health and social care workers.

For full details on all the finalists visit Scotland's Health Awards website.