Carluke couple donate Cuddle Cot
A remarkable couple from Carluke have donated a Cuddle Cot to the Emergency Department at University Hospital Wishaw in memory of their baby boy, Braylon. Tragically, Braylon died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at just five weeks old. He was unresponsive at...
Porter Jim recovers from heart attack to run up 100-marathon milestone
Porter Jim Waddell has clocked up an incredible 100 marathons after his hospital colleagues helped him on the road back from a heart attack. Jim, 63, who works at University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie, has the site’s cardiology team to thank for being able to...
NHS Lanarkshire urges extra care as icy weather increases risk of falls and injuries
NHS Lanarkshire is urging the public to take extra care during the winter months as icy conditions, shorter daylight hours, and cold weather can significantly increase the risk of falls and injuries. The current cold snap has seen a noticeable rise in patients...
New Head of Transformation and Performance for South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership is delighted to confirm the appointment of Claire Kavanagh as Head of Transformation and Performance. Following a highly competitive interview process, Claire will formally start her new role on Monday 2...
Hunter Health Centre – Open Today
Following an electrical failure yesterday, Hunter Health Centre will reopen today. Anyone with an existing appointment for today should attend. Please be aware that the GP practices are open but will be exceptionally busy. If your call is a routine request such as a...
Families and carers across Lanarkshire thanked for helping loved ones leave hospital
Lanarkshire’s health and social care chief officers have thanked the families and carers of patients for their support in helping loved ones return home safely from hospital. As hospital and community services continue to manage winter pressures, both health and...
GP Practices and Pharmacies Open Across Lanarkshire
Several GP practices and community pharmacies across Lanarkshire will be open over the New Year public holidays. This additional capacity is in place to support patients during a traditionally busy period for health services and to help people access the right care at...
Patients and families praised for helping support vital hospital discharge programme
As health services experience sustained winter pressures, NHS Lanarkshire is using a system that helps patients get home as soon as possible and frees up vital capacity. The forward-thinking programme, Discharge without Delay (DwD), is run by NHS Lanarkshire supported...
Out-of-Hours Services Continue to Support Patients Across Lanarkshire This Winter
As winter pressures increase and GP practices close over the festive period, out-of-hours health services across Lanarkshire are continuing to provide urgent care and support to patients when it is most needed. The out-of-hours service is available during evenings,...
