Home support service brings VE Day anniversary celebrations to residents’ homes
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day by arranging special home-based celebrations for service users unable to attend community events. The partnership’s home support team was aware not everyone could join public...
Chief Executive praises staff after first week in post
NHS Lanarkshire’s new Chief Executive, Louise Long MBE, has completed her first week in post. Louise spent time visiting frontline health and care services and meeting with the staff delivering those services in both primary and secondary care settings. Reflecting on...
Couple who lost one of their twin babies make poignant donation to hospital
A couple who experienced both joy and heartbreak over the birth of their twins have paid tribute to NHS staff who cared for them. Baby Freddie Whyte sadly passed away just hours after he and his twin sister, Marnie, were born at University Hospital Wishaw, home to NHS...
NHS Lanarkshire is putting down roots to improve the environment
It’s Green Health Week (3rd – 11th May) and NHS Lanarkshire is celebrating its Grounds Maintenance and Biodiversity team to mark the occasion. NHS Lanarkshire grounds host a range of greenspaces, which can make a real difference to biodiversity to encourage having...
Fast, Easy Relief from Hay Fever
As hay fever season begins, people are being encouraged to head straight to a local pharmacy, shop or supermarket for fast, effective relief from symptoms. There is no need to wait for a GP appointment – a box of effective hay fever tablets (antihistamines) can...
International Day of the Midwife
Today every midwife across Lanarkshire and beyond is being offered thanks from NHS Lanarkshire’s Executive Nurse Director ahead of International Day of the Midwife. Trudi Marshall, Executive Nurse Director has offered a personal thank you to midwives for their...
Breastfeeding support group helps build lifelong connections and confidence in South Lanarkshire
A local breastfeeding support group in East Kilbride is being celebrated for its powerful role in nurturing new mums and their babies — providing both practical advice and emotional support that is helping to create lasting bonds and boost confidence in early...
Wellbeing in Motherwell event – empowering local communities
Everyone is invited to the upcoming Wellbeing in Motherwell Day showcasing local health, wellbeing, and social care services available in the community. The event is being hosted at the Forgewood Community Centre, however everyone across North Lanarkshire is welcome...
New Suicide Prevention Campaign & Website for Scotland
NHS Lanarkshire is supporting Scotland’s new national suicide prevention public awareness campaign which launched last week. The new national suicide prevention public awareness campaign went live on the same day the Suicide Prevention Scotland’s new website was...
