Health and Social Care Partnerships encourage people across Lanarkshire to join national conversation
People in Lanarkshire are being encouraged to join a national conversation focusing on their health and care experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. The respective Health and Social Care Partnerships of South and North Lanarkshire are supporting a nationwide...
NHS Lanarkshire wins award for support of newly diagnosed dementia patients
The support mechanisms in place for people across Lanarkshire who have just been diagnosed with dementia have been recognised at the Holyrood Connect public Sector ICT awards. NHS Lanarkshire’s Mental Health and Learning Disability services received the Citizens Award...
NHS Lanarkshire acknowledges the challenges of this year’s flu programme
This year’s seasonal flu programme is the largest ever undertaken in NHS Lanarkshire and is a new way of working for everyone involved. Dr Mark Russell, Associate Medical Director, Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire, said: “We understand people are anxious about...
NHS Lanarkshire warns Covid positive inpatient numbers are now higher than at height of pandemic first wave
The number of people being admitted to hospital in Lanarkshire with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 is now higher than at the peak of the first wave of the pandemic. On 21 October, NHS Lanarkshire hospitals hit 90% capacity and were treating 220 patients with...
University Hospital Wishaw pays tribute ‘To Absent Friends’
NHS Lanarkshire is calling on staff and families with a connection to University Hospital Wishaw to honour lost loved ones during the annual ‘To Absent Friends’ week. People with a close link to the hospital are being asked to submit photographs of loved ones who have...Advice against non-essential travel to very high or high alert areas in England
Commenting on the First Minister’s statement advising against non-essential travel to very high or high alert areas under England’s new three tier system, Gabe Docherty, director of public health, NHS Lanarkshire, said: “While we are aware Blackpool is a popular...
Monklands Replacement Project Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment published
NHS Lanarkshire has published an assessment of the socio-economic impact of plans to provide a new, state-of-the-art University Hospital Monklands. The Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSDA), which was prepared with input from members of the public and NHS Lanarkshire...
Biggar Medical Practice breast screening location change
The breast screening mobile unit will be screening women registered with the Biggar Medical Practice from Friday 9 October 2020 until December 2020. Unfortunately, due to some practical issues, it has not been possible to find a suitable location in Biggar for the...
Don’t miss the chance to give your views on appraisal of site options for new hospital
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SITE SCORES DO NOT REPRESENT A DECISION BY THE BOARD OF NHS LANARKSHIRE ON THE LOCATION OF THE NEW UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MONKLANDS. NHS Lanarkshire is reminding the public and its staff that it is seeking feedback following completion of an...
