Director of Public Health Annual Report 2023
This week saw the publication of NHS Lanarkshire’s Director of Public Health annual report for 2023, which focuses on the theme of Anchor organisations. Anchor organisations are typically large local employers that can have a strong and positive influence on the...
Prioritise your Mental Health this Easter with Lanarkshire Mind Matters
With Easter just around the corner, it’s important to prioritise your mental health amidst the festivities. The season can bring about various stressors including financial strain and social expectations. Recognising the significance of mental wellbeing during...
Plans supported to protect the most vulnerable in face of £33 million funding gap
Health and social care leaders have agreed a suite of proposals as they continue to negotiate a profoundly challenging financial outlook. South Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) members, at a meeting yesterday, reaffirmed that the wellbeing and safety of...
North Lanarkshire community nurses recognised for long service
Sixty-nine North Lanarkshire community nurses were the focus of celebrations to mark their long service. Dedicated to serving their local communities, with some having served more than 40 years, the vastly experienced nurses received the prestigious Queen’s Nursing...
Students sharpen health and care knowledge in school of real life
Pictured from left – Dabbi Taylor, Susie Ligertwood and Georgia Callander South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has recently hosted three students as part of a wider collaboration exploring innovation in health and care. Dabbi...
If You Need to Postpone Pick Up the Phone
NHS Lanarkshire is asking patients who cannot or do not want to attend their appointment to contact the service and cancel so the time can be allocated to another patient. As a result of not attending, scheduled appointments impacts on NHS staff time and stops other...
Easter Bunny’s Reminder: Accessing Pharmacy Services During the Holiday Season
As the Easter holiday approaches, NHS Lanarkshire pharmacy services will remain accessible throughout the public holidays. The majority of pharmacies will be open to cater to essential healthcare advice and support on Good Friday, 29 March. On Sunday 30 March and...
New £1.7 Million cancer support service comes to Lanarkshire
A new service ensuring cancer patients are offered emotional, practical and financial support has officially launched in Lanarkshire as part of a successful model spreading around Scotland. Macmillan Cancer Support, both North and South Lanarkshire University Health...
Spring Health Hub Launch
A new online Spring Health Hub has been launched, designed to help Lanarkshire residents to navigate the wealth of healthcare options available and empower them in seeking the right care at the right place. Whether you’re grappling with seasonal allergies, in...
