Landmark anniversary for University Hospital Wishaw
Theatre education coordinator Sharon Westmorland has more reasons than most to remember the move from Law Hospital to University Hospital Wishaw twenty years ago. The end of May marked twenty years since University Hospital Wishaw – named Wishaw General Hospital until...
NHS Lanarkshire accelerates the roll-out of second covid-19 vaccinations
NHS Lanarkshire is bringing forward second doses of the covid-19 vaccine to eight weeks from 12 weeks, to help protect our communities quicker. Dr Mark Russell, Lead for the covid-19 vaccination programme in Lanarkshire, said: “To help get ahead of any significant...
Twice weekly tests and respect for space
The number of people with Covid infection is rising in areas of Lanarkshire and we must act now to stop further spread. The quickest and simplest ways to keep you and others safe from Covid is to keep your distance and take regular tests. Infections are rising in...
Covid testing in Springhall and Whitlawburn
People from Springhall and Whitlawburn and surrounding areas are being encouraged to get a Covid test as these areas are seeing a rise in cases. To help identify cases, and control the spread, people can get a testing kit from Springhall Community Centre (30 Cruachan...
18 to 29-year-olds in Lanarkshire urged to go online to register for the vaccine
NHS Lanarkshire is inviting all 18 to 29-year-olds in the area to register online or by phone before Friday 4 June, to get details of their COVID-19 vaccine appointment sent to them by email or text. Those not registering will be sent their appointment details by...
Alan joins hospital design workshop while on dialysis machine
A patient helping design the new University Hospital Monklands underlined his commitment to the process by joining a workshop while he was on a dialysis machine. Alan Welsh is one of a number of members of the community supporting the development of departmental...
Local backing for national video laying bare tide of shocking abuse being targeted at GPs
Medical leadership in Lanarkshire have backed a UK wide-campaign which brings abuse of GP staff into sharp focus. “If I die, it will be your fault,” is just one of the many comments heard by GP reception staff throughout the UK. It’s also the title of a short video,...
NHS Lanarkshire invites 30 to 39-year-olds to roll up their sleeves
NHS Lanarkshire’s covid-19 vaccination programme has been progressing at speed with more than 70% of the local adult population having received their first dose. Appointments have now started to be delivered to everyone in the 30 to 39-year-old age group. Dr Mark...
Covid testing in Cambuslang and Rutherglen
People from Cambuslang and Rutherglen are being encouraged to get a Covid test as these areas are seeing a rise in cases. To help identify cases, and control the spread, people can collect a testing kit at Newton Farm community wing from 3.30pm to 6pm tonight (Friday...
