NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new Director of Dentistry
NHS Lanarkshire has welcomed the appointment of Geraldeen Irving as its new Director of Dentistry, strengthening leadership for dental services across the region. Geraldeen took up the role on 2 February 2026 and will provide strategic and clinical leadership across...
University Hospital Wishaw car park work this weekend
Essential surface repair work will take place in the front car park at University Hospital Wishaw from Saturday 14 to Monday 16 February. The work has been deliberately scheduled over the weekend and on Monday, when schools are on holiday, to help minimise disruption....
Social Care Minister visits North Lanarkshire service ensuring patients remain in heart of their communities
An innovative service changing how people in North Lanarkshire recover in their own homes rather than staying in hospital yesterday (Wednesday 5 February) welcomed a visit from the Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing. Tom Arthur MSP joined University Health...
NHS Lanarkshire commits £4 million to improve health of local population
Living a healthy, happy life for as long as possible for Lanarkshire residents can only be achieved by improving the health and wellbeing of the local population as well as preventing poor health. NHS Lanarkshire has committed to provide £4 million over a three-year...
New Wintering Well mental health support for winter months
NHS Lanarkshire’s Psychological Services team has launched a new Wintering Well section on its Lanarkshire Mind Matters website to help people look after their mental health during the winter months. Winter can be a challenging time for many, with shorter days, darker...
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...
