Hundreds Benefit from Pioneering Community Appointment Days
Over 500 people have attended a first-in-Scotland event that brought a range of health and care services under one roof – in the heart of a community. As part of a wider program of transforming and improving service provision, innovative Community Appointment...
Inspirational initiative helps learning needs students in search for employment
An inspirational NHS Lanarkshire initiative that helps young people with autism and learning disabilities into employment celebrated its latest students’ achievements at a packed graduation ceremony. DFN Project Search, which has been running since 2010, is an...
Health and care heroes reveal military experiences during Armed Forces Week
NHS Lanarkshire and the area’s University Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) have paid tribute to serving and ex-military personnel during Armed Forces Week. Craig Cunningham, NHS Lanarkshire’s Armed Forces and Veteran Champion, has issued a message on behalf...
Monklands Replacement Project planning approval
The exciting vision to replace University Hospital Monklands has taken another important step forward with approval of the project’s planning application. At a full meeting of North Lanarkshire Council today (20 June 2024), the council agreed planning permission for...
The Briar Centre official opening
The Briar Centre, the newest addition to NHS Lanarkshire’s award-winning community brain injury rehabilitation service, has been officially opened by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. The Health Secretary marked the occasion by unveiling a plaque...
Waiting List Validation
NHSScotland is rolling out a new text message service to make sure that their waiting lists are up to date, and check whether patients still need their appointments or surgery. This month all patients in NHS Lanarkshire who are on a waiting list for an Orthopaedic,...
Breastfeeding group’s best start as it unites generations
A new breastfeeding group is off to the best start in life – by joyfully uniting young and old. Residents at David Walker Gardens Care Home in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire welcomed the first meeting of the group which offers both reassurance and evidence-based...
Hat-trick of gender-based violence animations donated to national library
A hat-trick of animations from NHS Lanarkshire’s Gender-Based Violence (GBV) team are being donated to the National Library of Scotland. Ethical media-production company media co-op are donating 200 films to the national library as part of their 20-year anniversary...
Sharps Disposal Bins
NHS Lanarkshire is rolling out a new campaign to offer any resident in Lanarkshire, who has been prescribed medication that involves using a needle or sharp, a sharps disposal container. Sharps disposal containers can be used to dispose of medical supplies including...
