Advisory bodylooks ATNHS

motivated and dedicated to finding ways to protect their planet and they are always looking for ways to involve parents and the local community in their projects.

Molly Cowie a P4 pupil said: “Everyone wants to be a part of our eco committee and we all work hard to protect our environment.”

Fellow P4 Poppy Adam added: “‘We are always trying to encourage everyone to be as eco friendly as they can.

“Molly and I came up with an idea to organise a zero waste packed lunch challenge in the school and are really looking forward to seeing what effect it has.”

Primary five pupil Kayla Mccandless said: “We always speak at assembly to give updates about the litter and recycling that we do.

“We have recently started recycling crisp packets too and designed bins to put around our school.”

Peighton Gibson (P5) said: “Kayla and I got to stand up at assembly and show the entire school our fifth green flag.

“It was exciting.” Measures to promote positive behaviour and workforce practices across all of NHS Lanarkshire – including Hairmyres, Wishaw and Monklands Hospitals – have been discussed at the first meeting of a new advisory body.

Chaired by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman, the Ministerial Short-life Working Group (MSLWG) brings together NHS boards from across Scotland, staff and trades unions, royal colleges and professional and regulatory bodies.

The group was created in response to a report into allegations of bullying and harassment in NHS Highland.

The group will look at what more can be done to support improved behaviour among leaders and managers at all levels of the health service.

Ms Freeman said:“i believe passionately in the NHS Scotland values of care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty, responsibility, quality and teamwork - and I know that staff across our NHS believe in those values too.”