Lanarkshire’s Frailty Strategy helping people live independently at home
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire (UHSCNL) is marking the successful first year of its Frailty Strategy for 2024-29, aimed at helping older people across Lanarkshire maintain independence, good health, and remain living comfortably at home for...
Significant progress in tackling drug and alcohol issues across North Lanarkshire
The North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (NLADP) has reported further progress in reducing alcohol and drug-related harms across communities through its comprehensive support programmes and interventions. A report to North Lanarkshire Integration Joint...
Significant progress in tackling drug and alcohol issues across North Lanarkshire
The North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (NLADP) has reported further progress in reducing alcohol and drug-related harms across communities through its comprehensive support programmes and interventions. A report to North Lanarkshire Integration Joint...
Enhancing access to Adult Autism Diagnosis: ANDS expands referral pathways
The Adult Neurodevelopmental Service (ANDS) has reached a significant milestone with the launch of Phase 2, expanding access to autism diagnostic assessments for adults across Lanarkshire through new referral pathways from Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) and...
North Lanarkshire Mental Health nurse awarded prestigious Queen’s Nurse status
A North Lanarkshire community nurse has achieved a remarkable milestone by being named one of only 21 nurses in Scotland to receive the esteemed title of Queen’s Nurse this year. Lauren Magunnigal, a charge nurse in University Health & Social Care North...
Raising awareness of Talk Money Week 2024
We’re once again supporting Talk Money Week which is running from Monday 04 to Friday 08 November. Led by the Money and Pensions Service, Talk Money Week inspires people to ‘do one thing’, however small, that improves their financial wellbeing – and tell others about...
CAMHS extends age range to support more young people
Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is implementing a significant change to its referral criteria, extending support to all young people up to their 18th birthday, effective Monday 28 October. This important update removes previous age restrictions...
Mental Health team scoops Policing Partner of the Year award
Our Psychiatric Liaison Nursing Service (PLNS) was named the winners of the Policing Partner of the Year and Outstanding External Partner at Police Scotland’s Chief Constable’s Bravery and Excellence awards at Tulliallan. Both awards were a result of the team’s...
NHS Lanarkshire Celebrates World Mental Health Day 2024 with Community Garden Event
We marked World Mental Health Day (Thursday, 10 October) with a vibrant showcase of activities at the recently opened King George V Community Garden in the grounds of University Hospital Wishaw. This year’s theme, ‘Workplace Mental Health’, emphasised the...
