The Voice of Nurses and Midwives in NHS Lothian
A committee where nurses and midwives from across Lothian represent their professions, are heard, and through professional engagement enable collaborative implementation of plans that develop the professions, boost morale and ultimately improve person centred care and patient outcomes.
LANMAC is a mandatory committee in NHS Lothian – this means we are required to have a professional advisory committee that reports into the Area Clinical Forum, which is made up of the chairs of similar committees that represent other professional groups (e.g. medicine, AHPs, healthcare science, pharmacy etc.).
LANMAC is chaired by Fiona Ireland, Deputy Director of Nursing and supported by Prof Juliet MacArthur, Chief Nurse Research & Development and there are four vice-chairs. Lorna Armstrong, PA to Deputy Director of Nursing provides administrative support. There are currently 53 members of LANMAC from across NHS Lothian and our academic and education partners.
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| Fiona Ireland, Deputy Director of Nursing | Prof Juliet MacArthur, Chief Nurse Research & Development |
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| Alison Thomson, Clinical Academic Senior Nurse, Royal Edinburgh Hospital | Lynsey McMillan, Patient Experience Manager | Siobhann Blair, Interim Deputy Chief Nurse, REAS | Viki Mulholland, Nurse Consultant Unscheduled Care |
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Why get involved?
- Contribute to decision-making about Nursing & Midwifery practice
- Make your voice heard and your views count
- Meet and work with nurses and midwives from across the organisation
- Develop your leadership and networking skills
More information about LANMAC and what your involvement would look like is available in this guidance document. More information is available in the formal constitution for LANMAC.
If you are interested in applying – please speak to your line manager first and get their support. You would be expected to prepare for and attend four meetings per year and perhaps get involved in other work.
To apply please complete this nomination form – this needs to be signed by your line manager and professional lead for your service (Associate Nurse Director, Chief Nurse or Director of Midwifery). Please return your form by emailing it to Ross Grieve, PA to Fiona Ireland (ross.grieve2@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk).
For further information or an informal discussion please contact either Fiona or Juliet.
- Fiona Ireland, Deputy Director of Nursing, LANMAC Chair fiona.ireland@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or 07768 200323
- Juliet MacArthur, Chief Nurse Research Juliet.macarthur@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or 07792 894760
