Festival 2026

NHS Lanarkshire Staff Memorial Event

Organised by University Hospital Hairmyres Spiritual Care & Wellbeing Team

4 November 2026

University Hospital Hairmyres

This activity is for NHS Lanarkshire staff.

To Absent Friends is always a highlight in our events calendar and this year is no different. This year we intend to offer a new initiative where we will host an event providing a reflective space for staff in NHS Lanarkshire to gather in memory of colleagues who have died over recent years. This event recognises the power of community and the support it can offer. It will provide an opportunity to reflect together, honouring colleagues in their care of patients, families, and one another.
 
This special event will take place in a local church which allows greater capacity. The occasion will be supported by NHS Lanarkshire’s Spiritual Care & Wellbeing team with music from our NHS Lanarkshire Staff Orchestra. Refreshments and support resources to take away will be available.
 
Support will be available through the Spiritual Care & Wellbeing Team.

This activity is supported by a To Absent Friends small grant.

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