First glimpse: eTriage at University Hospital Wishaw
Patients and visitors to University Hospital Wishaw will now catch the first glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system, with digital check-in kiosks being installed in the Emergency Department this week. While the kiosks are now in place, they will not be...
Friendly chats with Joe bring warmth and laughter to Hairmyres wards
A retired regional sales manager who felt “lonely, depressed and tearful” after the death of his wife has discovered a new lease of life by volunteering at University Hospital Hairmyres. Since August 2024, 82‑year‑old Joe Murdoch has been brightening patients’ days as...
Strategic Partnership Agreement with University of Glasgow
NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow have signed a new agreement to work closely together. This Strategic Partnership Agreement will help improve healthcare services, support new research and lead to better health for people living in Lanarkshire. By...
‘What might help?’ ensures the voices of North Lanarkshire’s unpaid carers are heard
Significant progress has been achieved in the first 12 months of the North Lanarkshire Carers Strategy 2024-2027. North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board’s Performance, Finance and Audit Committee welcomed the news and vowed to continue providing supports for the...
Inspiring staff at heart of high-quality social care
The dedication of two inspiring care workers reflects the high standards delivered every day by staff across health and social care in South Lanarkshire. Lynn McGeachie (pictured left) and Isabel McMillan (right) demonstrate the skill, compassion and commitment seen...
Wellbeing Matters Lanarkshire website launched during Mental Health Awareness Week
NHS Lanarkshire has launched the Wellbeing Matters Lanarkshire website to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Replacing the Elament website, www.wellbeingmatterslanarkshire.co.uk, has been developed through extensive community engagement to ensure it provides the...
Supporting young families and tackling child poverty
In South Lanarkshire, a dedicated team is helping transform the futures of young mothers and their children. The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is an evidence-based programme designed to support young parents early in life. It is making significant strides in reducing...
First glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system at Hairmyres
Patients and visitors to University Hospital Hairmyres will now catch the first glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system, with digital check-in kiosks being installed in the Emergency Department this week. While the kiosks are now in place, they will not be...
Hair and beauty salons across Lanarkshire encouraged to support breastfeeding mums
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new initiative encouraging hairdressers and beauty salons across the region to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme. The project aims to create welcoming environments where new mothers can breastfeed comfortably and...
