Community voices shaping tomorrow’s health and social care services today
South Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) has highlighted the impact of lived and living experiences in helping develop local health and social care services – with the South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Forum (HSCF) recognised as providing a key...
Changes to Childhood Immunisation Schedule
From tomorrow (July 1st) the UK childhood vaccination schedule is being updated. Key changes include the removal of the Hib/MenC (Menitorix) vaccine at 12 months, adjustments to the timing of MenB and PCV (pneumococcal) vaccines, and the introduction of a new 18-month...
New dementia-friendly garden blooms
NHS Lanarkshire worked with energy transformation organisation, Vital Energi, to enhance the garden area of Udston Hospital’s Brandon Ward. This ward supports patients living with dementia, and their families, who can now benefit from this calming greenspace. The...
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...
Royal recognition for health professional’s dedication to brain injury rehabilitation
A leading Lanarkshire health professional has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 for her outstanding contribution to brain injury rehabilitation. Jane-Marie Stobie, Allied Health Professions (AHP) Consultant in Brain Injury Rehabilitation,...
Councillor Margaret Walker appointed as new Chair of South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board
South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) has appointed Councillor Margaret Walker as its new Chair. Councillor Walker, who currently serves as Chair of South Lanarkshire Council’s Social Work Resources Committee, brings a wealth of experience and a deep...
Director of Public Health Annual Report Artwork Winner
This year’s Director of Public Health annual report, which focuses on the health of children and young people, features artwork created by children from across Lanarkshire, and a number of the pieces were used in the report. The children were asked to draw their...
Carnwath becomes Lanarkshire’s first ‘Breastfeeding Friendly’ town
Carnwath has made history as the first town in Lanarkshire to be officially recognised as ‘Breastfeeding Friendly’, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for breastfeeding mums and their babies. To mark this important milestone, a celebratory event was held...
Brian Moore appointed as new Chair of North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board
The North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board has appointed Brian Moore as its new Chair. Mr Moore has been as a member of the IJB for seven years and has served as Vice Chair since June 2022. He was previously Chair of the board’s Performance, Finance, and Audit...
