NHS Lanarkshire issues reassurance on this year’s flu vaccination programme
NHS Lanarkshire is experiencing a high volume of calls about this year’s flu vaccination programme. In response to the heightened enquiries Dr Mark Russell, Associate Medical Director Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire has issued a note of strong reassurance,...
Captain Chaos’ collection for clinicians
Captain Chaos handed over a huge cheque to thank staff at University Hospital Monklands. The seven-year-old wrestling fan, also known as Caelan McFaulds, received treatment for a leg injury at the hospital during lockdown. He decided that he wanted to give back to the...
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 seeking feedback following completion of an appraisal of the three site options for the new...
NHS Lanarkshire appoints new Chief Executive
Heather has been interim Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire since June 2020. Neena Mahal, Chair of NHS Lanarkshire, said: “I am delighted to announce that, following a competitive recruitment process, Heather Knox has been appointed Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire....
Importance of essential health and care staff visits to care homes re-emphasised
Health and social care staff continue to provide essential support to care home residents across Lanarkshire. Phone or Near Me video consultations are carried out wherever possible, however staff continue to carry out essential care visits including: Adult support and...
Residents asked to play their part and be flu smart
This year, NHS Lanarkshire is delivering flu vaccinations to everyone who is eligible – this is more than 300,000 people. Dr Linda Findlay, Medical Director South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “The scale of the programme and the need to observe...
Additional restrictions placed on Lanarkshire residents
Following an increase in the number of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Lanarkshire, additional restrictions have been placed on residents. With local cases continuing to rise in Lanarkshire, people living in the area should not meet with people from other households...
Public health warning as Lanarkshire Covid Cases Rise
Local residents are being urged to keep Lanarkshire out of lockdown as a rise in local cases brings the area close to Covid-19 restrictions being imposed. Restrictions on visiting other households have been introduced in Glasgow city, West Dunbartonshire and East...
Health Secretary and National Clinical Director thank NHS staff
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman MSP, joined by National Clinical Director Jason Leitch, visited University Hospital Hairmyres (Monday 31 August) to thank staff for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic and to see how the hospital has changed as services recover....
