‘From darkness to light’: The incredible difference being made behind closed doors at Blantyre LIFE
Pupils from nearby St Joseph’s Primary sing to residents at the award-winning care campus The remarkable work within an award-winning care campus has been brought into sharp focus this Christmas – through the poignant story of one resident. Ann Burns says she...
Self-Care Tips for Managing Minor Illnesses at Home
As winter settles in with its inevitable seasonal viruses, Lanarkshire residents are reminded that sometimes, the road to recovery begins right at home. For those experiencing minor illnesses or less serious injuries, self-care can be the key to a swift recovery....
Xmas and New Year Communications Arrangements
The NHS Lanarkshire communications office will be closed on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 December 2023, as well as Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 January 2024. If you have an urgent media enquiry on those dates, you can phone the on call press officer via the University Hospital...
Comprehensive Winter Plan to Ensure Robust Healthcare Services
As the festive season approaches, NHS Lanarkshire has put in place a comprehensive winter plan designed to address the unique challenges posed by the colder months. Professor Jann Gardner, NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive, said: “We are committed to providing...
GPs Opening Extra Hours
Many Lanarkshire GP practices will also open extra hours during the festive period, extending the times patients can access urgent medical care. Typically, this will involve many practices opening on the Public Holidays of Tuesday 26th December 2023 and Tuesday 2nd...
Daniel given TWO guards of honour as he begins journey home
Patient Daniel Dixon was given TWO guards of honour as he left University Hospital Hairmyres to begin his journey home. 20-year-old Daniel from Blantyre suffered a devastating head injury following a road traffic accident, resulting in him being in Hairmyres since May...
Community Pharmacies Support Over Festive Period
Pharmacies across Lanarkshire have joined forces to ensure that residents have access to an open pharmacy throughout the festive period. As we approach and prepare for the festive holidays, Community Pharmacies can be a great first port of call for healthcare advice...
Stay Safe During the Party Season
As we head into the busiest weekend for festive parties and Xmas nights out, NHS Lanarkshire’s executive medical director, Dr Chris Deighan, is urging Lanarkshire residents to stay safe during the party season. Christmas and New Year is a time to celebrate with...
Whole-system and dynamic Winter Plan set out
The public has been asked for their ongoing support as details of robust measures to deal with winter pressures have been published. Members of the South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) were updated today on whole system actions in place to contend with the...
