Construction of new council homes and care hub to begin
Work is set to start on a major development to deliver South Lanarkshire’s new health and social care hub and 45 new council homes. The project in the heart of Blantyre saw significant public support in response to community engagement including well attended public...
Update on flu vaccination appointments
NHS Lanarkshire is moving to a patient-driven booking system for anyone who hasn’t received an appointment for their flu vaccination. This means that, if you are eligible, you can contact us directly to book your appointment. Dr Mark Russell, Associate Medical...
500 successful smoking quits with support from NHS Lanarkshire
500 people in Lanarkshire have quit smoking with the support of NHS Lanarkshire’s Quit Your Way service, since 1 April 2020. When it comes to quitting smoking, everyone is different, but giving up is not something people have to do on their own. Quit Your Way is a...
Report outlines ongoing benefits of building resilient communities
A stark reminder of the importance Community Solutions plays in improving the lives of people across North Lanarkshire was made clear yesterday (Tuesday, 17 November). The council’s Adult Health and Social care Committee was updated on the work carried out to improve...
Reminder that violence and aggression will not be tolerated
Leaders from the NHS and the respective Health and Social Care Partnerships in Lanarkshire have issued a reminder that any form of violence and aggression towards staff will not be tolerated. Although the majority of the public continue to show consideration and...
Mind Matters: a new mental health website for Covid and beyond
A new website for Lanarkshire puts high-quality mental health self-help at people’s fingertips. Lanarkshire Mind Matters has been produced by NHS Lanarkshire’s psychological services. It aims to link adults aged 18 and over to evidence-based mental health information,...
Update on the local delivery of the flu vaccination programme
Since the start of the flu programme in Lanarkshire, there have been 796 clinics and 125,646 people have received their vaccination. We are on track to vaccinate everyone who is eligible and wishes to receive the flu vaccine in our original timescales and well before...
Lanarkshire Healthy Schools website receives top marks
Lanarkshire Healthy Schools website was created by NHS Lanarkshire Health and Social Care staff, in conjunction with Teachers from North and South Lanarkshire. It’s available to support children and their families to look after and improve their health and wellbeing...
Fire at University Hospital Hairmyres
Russell Coulthard, site director at University Hospital Hairmyres, said: “A fire broke out just before 10pm last night in ward one at University Hospital Hairmyres. Site staff immediately raised the alarm and all patients were safely removed from the area. “Ward one...
