1.5m Vaccine Doses Administered
NHS Lanarkshire has administered more than 1.5 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccination since the mass vaccination programme began. A total of 1,502,583 doses have been administered since the mass vaccination programme first started. This includes first, second and...
Hospital boiler memorial tribute to maintenance boss Billy
A unique memorial tribute has been paid to a well-loved hospital maintenance manager – his name on a new industrial boiler. Billy Lindsay, who sadly passed away last year at the age of 60, worked at University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie for over 30 years and was...
Changes to vaccinations provided by GP practices
Since Friday 1 April 2022, vaccinations previously provided by GP practices have moved to the responsibility of NHS Lanarkshire. For routine vaccinations such as pneumococcal and shingles, people will be contacted directly by NHS Lanarkshire when they become eligible....
NHS Scotland’s CE Visits UHW
Health and social care staff today welcomed the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director of Health and Social Care on a visit to University Hospital Wishaw. Caroline Lamb, who was appointed Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director of Health and Social Care in...
New NHS Lanarkshire resources support anxious children and teenagers
The ongoing pandemic and world events are leaving many people feeling anxious. In response, NHS Lanarkshire has released two new, free online courses to help support children and teenagers in these challenging times. The programmes use tried-and-tested approaches to...
Changes to Covid pathway
From the start of April, patients across Scotland who are unwell with Covid-19 symptoms and may require medical attention are being asked to contact their GP instead of NHS 24. NHS Inform’s coronavirus webpage remains the fastest way for people to obtain the latest...
Thanks to all who took part in hospital planning consultation
NHS Lanarkshire has thanked everyone who gave their feedback during the planning consultation for the new University Hospital Monklands, which closed yesterday (29 March). Monklands Replacement Project director Graeme Reid said: “The input from the public and our...
Spring Booster Programme
The spring booster programme started last week for residents across Lanarkshire who are eligible for a second booster. A second booster is being offered to eligible groups following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and since last...
Pressure Continues on Our Acute Hospitals
NHS Lanarkshire’s Executive Medical Director, Dr Jane Burns, is appealing to Lanarkshire residents to consider alternatives to Accident and Emergency or expect long waits as pressure on the three acute hospital sites continues to be a major concern. Dr Burns is urging...
