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...
Public thanked for keeping primary care out of hours’ service for urgent care only
NHS Lanarkshire would like to thank the public for accessing the right care at the right place to help ensure those who need the primary care out of hours’ service for urgent care get the treatment they need. Dr Mike Coates, NHS Lanarkshire out of hours’ clinical...
New team members devoted to supporting North Lanarkshire’s District Nurse and Mental Health teams
North Lanarkshire has welcomed 17 new assistant practitioners dedicated to providing a further layer of support for the multi-disciplinary teams working in the community. Joining the District Nurse and Community Mental Health teams, assistant practitioners are vital,...
It’s good to talk: Care Opinion strengthens dialogue with health and care services
A digital platform, where the public’s experiences with health and care services can be shared, has gone live in South Lanarkshire. South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has officially launched Care Opinion, providing an online...
New winter health hub to help direct patients to most appropriate care
A new Winter Health Hub has been launched, designed to help Lanarkshire residents access a wide range of healthcare services this winter. The online hub provides a centralised portal, outlining the healthcare options available to help people to seek the right care in...
