We are reminding stakeholders that we are seeking their feedback on proposals for the future provision of elective (planned) orthopaedic surgery. Elective orthopaedics is planned surgery primarily to replace the main bony joints such as hip, knee and shoulders, and for repairs to the associated tissue.
NHS Lanarkshire’s preferred option – proposed by officers of the health board – is to transfer the service from its current location at University Hospital Hairmyres in East Kilbride to the new University Hospital Monklands, at Wester Moffat, when it opens around 2028.
The engagement process, launched last month, is seeking the views of stakeholders, including the public, orthopaedic patients and their families, staff from NHS Lanarkshire and health and social care partnerships, and other members of the community who have an interest in the issue.
How to get involved
The engagement process will run until 15 September. To help inform feedback, we’d urge people to take the opportunity to read the handy engagement guide and frequently asked questions on our webpage.
- Complete the online survey – https://nhslanarkshire.engage-360.co.uk/surveys/4
- Join the virtual public meeting: 26 August, 7-9pm, via Microsoft Teams
To receive the meeting link, please register to attend, with ‘public meeting’ in the subject line of your email and provide your name, daytime contact number, email address (if you have one) and the first part of your postcode:
- email – engagement@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk;
- telephone – 01236 713348.
The meeting, which will be hosted on the Microsoft Teams online platform, will include a presentation and facilitated group discussions.
- Contact us direct with your comments or questions – or if you need a paper copy of the survey
- email – engagement@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk;
- telephone – 01236 713348;
- Write to – FREEPOST RTEJ-HZLK-AETZ, Communications Dept, NHS Lanarkshire, Kirklands, Fallside Road, Bothwell, G71 8BB.
