New Associate Medical Director for South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership
Dr Veronica Rainey has been appointed as the new Associate Medical Director for South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership.  Soumen Sengupta, Director of Health and Social Care for South Lanarkshire, said: “I’m delighted that Veronica is joining the senior...
All eligible care home residents receive Covid-19 booster and Flu vaccines
NHS Lanarkshire has now competed administering the latest dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to eligible care home residents. The first health board in Scotland to vaccinate care home residents against Covid-19, NHS Lanarkshire has now vaccinated more than 3,000 residents...
Nurses careers event at HMP Shotts health centre
A careers event with a difference is taking place this month (Monday, 24 October) showcasing the unique job opportunities for registered nurses and final year nursing students at Shotts prison. The event will give nurses the chance to visit the health centre at HMP...
Dr Mark Russell appointed as Medical Director for South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership
Dr Mark Russell has been appointed as Medical Director for South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership. Soumen Sengupta, Director of Health and Social Care for South Lanarkshire, said “I am really pleased to welcome Mark into his new role within the senior...
Pharmacy recognised for supporting people to quit smoking
Quit Your Way is NHS Lanarkshire’s free and friendly stop smoking support service, however, residents may not know, they can also ignite their quit journey with its trained staff at local community pharmacies. Pharmacies are readily available to support people who...
10 cases of E.coli O157 identified in Biggar
The number of confirmed cases of E.coli O157 identified in Biggar has increased to 10. Following recent test results, as a precautionary measure, the children in class primary one/two at Tinto Primary School will not attend school and will be tested for the infection....
Local scheme ‘Kick Starts’ careers within NHS Lanarkshire
Image – Kirsten Scott 4th from the right with the HR Business Team. NHS Lanarkshire welcomed 15 eager and inspiring young people to work placements in February, in partnership with the National Government Employability programme; ‘Kickstart’. The health board...
Lanarkshire health visitors retain UNICEF baby friendly accreditation
Our health visitors and family nurses are celebrating once again being awarded ‘Baby Friendly’ accreditation from the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative. The re-accreditation recognises the high standard of their work supporting breastfeeding and helping parents form...
Five cases of E.coli O157 identified in Biggar
NHS Lanarkshire’s public health team is working closely with South Lanarkshire Council and Public Health Scotland to investigate five confirmed cases of E.coli O157 in Biggar. Dr Alison Smith-Palmer, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Public Health, said: “So far, testing...
