Frailty Network celebrates progress in improving care
Great progress is being made to improve care for people in Lanarkshire living with frailty, thanks to the work of our health and social care, and acute teams. Our Frailty Network has brought staff together to support earlier identification of frailty, more consistent...
Children’s Mental Health Week 2026: My Place
This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is taking place between Monday 9–Sunday 15 February, with this year’s theme being ‘My Place.’ My Place encourages children and young people to think about the spaces, relationships and communities that help them feel safe,...
Celebrations as second cohort of Assistant Practitioners graduate
Our second cohort of trainee Assistant Practitioners (tAPs) have graduated after a a joint celebration at New College Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire College recognising their hard work, dedication, and commitment to enhancing patient care. The group has...
Ten new District Nurses join North Lanarkshire’s community services
North Lanarkshire has welcomed 10 new District Nurses dedicated to further strengthening services in the community. District Nurses play a vital role in supporting people to remain independent and well in their own homes and communities. They provide a wide range of...
Families and carers across Lanarkshire thanked for helping loved ones leave hospital
Lanarkshire’s health and social care chief officers have thanked the families and carers of patients for their support in helping loved ones return home safely from hospital. As hospital and community services continue to manage winter pressures, both health and...
Advocacy Plan delivers 31% funding increase for North Lanarkshire residents
Advocacy services in North Lanarkshire have received a huge boost with a 31% increase in funding for the next five years. North Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) this week approved the Lanarkshire Advocacy Plan 2025–2030. As a result, investment in advocacy...
Advocacy Plan delivers 31% funding increase for North Lanarkshire residents
Advocacy services in North Lanarkshire have received a huge boost with a 31% increase in funding for the next five years. North Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) this week approved the Lanarkshire Advocacy Plan 2025–2030. As a result, investment in advocacy...
Growth Pot empowers communities by driving engagement across North Lanarkshire
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire last week hosted its Participation Day at Cornerstone in Cumbernauld Town Centre, marking one year since the launch of its Engagement and Participation Strategy (2024-2027). The event brought together carers,...
UK delegates unite in North Lanarkshire to share innovations in health and social care
More than 40 delegates from across the UK gathered this week for a two-day health and social care event in Motherwell’s Civic Square. Hosted by University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, attendees focused on sharing best practices and learning to...
