The first in a series of public meetings on the proposed replacement or refurbishment of University Hospital Monklands will take place on Monday, 20 August in Gartcosh Social Club.

Graeme Reid, Monklands replacement or 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 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