A public meeting on the proposed replacement or refurbishment of University Hospital Monklands will take place in Ballerup Hall, Andrew Street, East Kilbride, on 22 August.
Graeme Reid, Monklands Replacement/Refurbishment Project director, said: “We have a fantastic opportunity to build a state-of-the art hospital for Lanarkshire.
“I would encourage people to take part in the consultation by coming along to our public meetings or completing our online survey. This is your chance to help shape the future of healthcare in Lanarkshire.”
The meetings will feature a presentation outlining the clinical case for change, the challenges of building on the existing site compared to a new site and why an alternative location for the hospital at Gartcosh has emerged from option appraisal as the highest scoring option.
Following the presentation the audience will take part in facilitated group discussions to share their views on the proposal and discuss what else the NHS Lanarkshire Board should consider before making its decision on a preferred option at its meeting in November.
After the discussion groups, there will then be a chance to put questions to members of the project team.
The meeting starts at 6.30pm and will finish at 8.30pm.
For more information on the meetings and the consultation please visit www.monklands.scot.nhs.uk.
If you would like to submit a question to be raised at the meeting please send them to monklands.consultation@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
The following public meetings are being held during the consultation period, which ends on 15 October.
20 August 2018 – Gartcosh Social Club, 3 Eastgate, Gartcosh
22 August 2018 – Ballerup Hall, Andrew Street, East Kilbride;
27 August – Cambuslang Institute, 37 Greenlees Road, Cambuslang
29 August 2018 – New Town Hall, Bron Way, Cumbernauld;
4 September 2018 – “101 Park Street”, Kildonan Street, Coatbridge;
6 September 2018 – Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex, Main Street, Bellshill;
11 September 2018- Lifestyles Carluke, Carnwath Road, Carluke;
13 September 2018 – Airdrie Town Hall, Stirling Street, Airdrie;
19 September 2018 – Lecture Theatre, Ronald Miller Centre, Ground Floor, University Hospital Wishaw, 50 Netherton Street, Wishaw;
25 September 2018 – Banqueting Suite, South Lanarkshire Council, Almada St, Hamilton
