Virtual consultations scale up in Lanarkshire as part of robust Coronavirus (COVID-19) response
Innovative technology that will allow patients in Lanarkshire to have virtual consultations with their General Practice is being rapidly scaled up. The fast-track roll-out to every GP surgery in Lanarkshire is currently entering an advanced stage and is part of robust...
GP Practices in Lanarkshire focusing on most urgent cases
The current Covid-19 situation is presenting GP practices in Lanarkshire with increasingly significant capacity challenges. Following the announcement that the NHS is on an emergency footing for at least the next three months, NHS Lanarkshire recognises that it is not...
Joint working arrangements agreed between NHS Lanarkshire and Councils
During these unprecedented times, NHS Lanarkshire, North and South Lanarkshire Councils will be working jointly to support all our patients and residents throughout Lanarkshire to continue to deliver health and social care services. Working whenever possible as a...
NHS Lanarkshire cancels non-urgent outpatient appointments and planned procedures at acute sites
NHS Lanarkshire has taken the decision to cancel non-urgent outpatient appointments and planned procedures at acute sites from today (Wednesday 18 March). This follows yesterday’s Scottish government announcement that all non-urgent elective care has been postponed to...NHS Lanarkshire suspends hospital visiting times
From 18 March, NHS Lanarkshire has taken the decision to suspend all visiting times at all NHS Lanarkshire hospitals and inpatient wards to limit the spread of coronavirus and protect vulnerable patients. The change is to further reduce the number of people attending...
Stealing hand gel from our hospitals puts all these people at risk
Mindless thieves have been stealing hand gel from hospitals in Lanarkshire – removing dispensers and bottles and filling empty bottles from our supplies. This is extremely concerning as we purposely have hand gel in our hospitals and healthcare facilities for the...
Smear test to screen for HPV to prevent cervical cancer
Cervical screening tests, also known as smear tests, will now screen for the human papillomavirus (HPV) – the main cause of cervical cancer. From Monday 16 March 2020, those going for cervical screening in Lanarkshire will receive a more sensitive test which will...Highgate Care Home confirms COVID-19 cases
Highgate Care Home in Uddingston has confirmed that there have been six positive cases of COVID-19 identified within their care home. The residents affected are being monitored closely. All staff, residents and residents’ families are being informed. Strict infection...
NHS Lanarkshire restricts hospital visiting times
NHS Lanarkshire has taken the decision to restrict visiting times at all NHS Lanarkshire hospitals. Visiting times will be restricted to 3pm – 4pm and 7pm – 8pm at all NHS Lanarkshire hospitals and inpatient wards. Visitors are also urged to only visit...
