Independent spirit helping Moira get back in the fast lane
Moira Gardner celebrated her 89th birthday in unforgettable style – taking her very first ride on a motorbike while visiting family in Australia. Now fast approaching her 91st birthday, Moira remains determined to make the most of every day. That same spirit is...
GP practices announce upgrade to new digital system
GP practices in Cambuslang and Rutherglen are pleased to announce a transitioning to a new, state‑of‑the‑art GP computer system, marking an important upgrade in how local primary care services operate. The transition will begin on Friday 23 January 2026 at Stonelaw...
Locals urged to get their smear test
NHS Lanarkshire is urging everyone who is eligible to go for their potentially life-saving smear test. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins on Monday, putting a spotlight on the importance of the test. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Public Health,...
New leadership for NHS Lanarkshire’s research and innovation work
NHS Lanarkshire has made a new appointment to continue its successful research and innovation work. Professor W Gordon Mackay has joined the health board as new Director of Research, Innovation & Academic Partnerships. Known as Gordie, he took up his role on 5...
Act Now – Protect Yourself and Those You Care About
As nurseries open their doors after the festive period, our vaccination team are travelling across Lanarkshire offering the flu vaccine to those children who missed out at the last visits This is the first year NHS Lanarkshire has provided the flu vaccine in nursery...
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...
