Physio intake and online resources launched to counter pressure on health and social care
A recruitment drive for an intake of physiotherapists has been launched – to help offset growing pressures on health and social care. As previously publicised, primary, community and secondary care services are currently experiencing winter pressures in the middle of...
Heather raises funds to mark 30th transplant anniversary
A Carfin woman has embarked on a walking challenge like no other, to mark the 30-year anniversary of her life saving liver transplant. As a fundraising challenge, Heather and her family have walked the 810-mile round trip from Law Hospital to Kings College Hospital,...
NHS Lanarkshire visiting restrictions to continue
As the country moves to level 0 today, there are still challenges for healthcare services with pressure on hospital, primary care and community services across Lanarkshire. It is this pressure that has made us take the decision to continue the current visiting...
Covid-19 testing guidelines updated for care home visitors
New guidance on Covid-19 testing has been issued by the Scottish Government for family and friends visiting a loved one in care homes. NHS Lanarkshire is now calling on all visitors to follow the guidance to help keep residents, staff and other visitors safe. The...
NHS Lanarkshire honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces
NHS Lanarkshire has received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community. NHS Lanarkshire is one of 140 organisations announced today by Defence Minister Leo Docherty. Representing the highest badge of...
Reminder for patients to keep to scheduled appointments
Health and Care bosses in Lanarkshire are reminding patients about the importance of keeping appointments. The plea has been made after it emerged that there were 82 appointments where people did not attend scheduled appointments at treatment room clinics in one...
Covid-19 testing guidelines updated for care home visitors
New guidance on Covid-19 testing has been issued by the Scottish Government for family and friends visiting a loved one in care homes. NHS Lanarkshire is now calling on all visitors to follow the guidance to help keep residents, staff and other visitors safe. The...
Public urged to keep A&E for those who need critical care
NHS Lanarkshire is urging the public to access the right care at the right place as it continues to face unprecedented pressures on A&E. Last week, NHS Lanarkshire highlighted the continued pressure on health and care services as a result of increased Covid-19...
Stay safe in the sun
As weather forecasters predict a spell of hot weather across Lanarkshire over the weekend, health experts are advising people to remember to take care in the sun. Doctors in Lanarkshire are advising people to remember to take care in the sun, particularly the very...
