Mum’s joy as she helps deliver her baby by c-section
A mum has told how she lifted her baby from her womb during a caesarean section in a remarkable procedure thought to be the first of its kind in Scotland. NHS Lanarkshire staff arranged for university lecturer Dr Leila El Alti to give birth to daughter Aurora by...
New District Nurses bolster North Lanarkshire’s community services
North Lanarkshire has welcomed 10 new District Nurses dedicated to further strengthening services in the community. District Nurses play a vital role in supporting people to remain independent and well in their own homes and communities. They provide a wide range of...
South Lanarkshire IJB agrees £2 million investment in early years support
South Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) has approved a landmark £2 million investment to strengthen support in the earliest years of life – a period universally recognised in public health evidence as the foundation for lifelong wellbeing. Councillor...
NHS Lanarkshire highlights dental support available to residents this winter
NHS Lanarkshire is reminding people across Lanarkshire that dental services remain available throughout the winter period, encouraging residents not to delay looking after their oral health during a time of year when routines can be disrupted. Winter can bring...
Judo inspired programme supports residents to prevent falls this winter
An innovative new programme, delivered throughout the colder months late last year, provided vital support to people across Lanarkshire who were at greater risk of falling. NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement Team worked alongside Hamilton Judo Club for Inclusion and...
Independent spirit helping Moira get back in the fast lane
Moira Gardner celebrated her 89th birthday in unforgettable style – taking her very first ride on a motorbike while visiting family in Australia. Now fast approaching her 91st birthday, Moira remains determined to make the most of every day. That same spirit is...
GP practices announce upgrade to new digital system
GP practices in Cambuslang and Rutherglen are pleased to announce a transitioning to a new, state‑of‑the‑art GP computer system, marking an important upgrade in how local primary care services operate. The transition will begin on Friday 23 January 2026 at Stonelaw...
Locals urged to get their smear test
NHS Lanarkshire is urging everyone who is eligible to go for their potentially life-saving smear test. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins on Monday, putting a spotlight on the importance of the test. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Public Health,...
New leadership for NHS Lanarkshire’s research and innovation work
NHS Lanarkshire has made a new appointment to continue its successful research and innovation work. Professor W Gordon Mackay has joined the health board as new Director of Research, Innovation & Academic Partnerships. Known as Gordie, he took up his role on 5...
