First glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system at Monklands
Patients and visitors to University Hospital Monklands will now catch the first glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system, with digital check-in kiosks installed in the Emergency Department this week. While the kiosks are now in place, they will not be...
Minor Injury Unit for Fast, Expert Care
NHS Lanarkshire’s Minor Injury Units are open for non-life-threatening injuries between 9am and 9pm every day. People are encouraged to phone 111 before attending a Minor Injury Unit. Those who do will be given priority over those who walk-in – resulting in...
Royal seal of approval for Lanarkshire’s pioneering brain injury rehabilitation centre
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has paid a special visit to the award-winning Briar Centre, recognising its leading role in brain injury rehabilitation and the transformative care it provides to patients and their families. Located within NHS Lanarkshire’s...
Cabinet Secretary hails incredible efforts of NHS Lanarkshire staff as “a source of hope”
Staff at NHS Lanarkshire’s Flow Navigation Centre Plus (FNC+Plus) have been praised by Health Secretary Neil Gray for their role in driving meaningful, people-centred reform across the health and care system. Mr Gray recently visited the FNC+ hub in Bothwell to mark...
The strength of community celebrated at Wellness in Wishaw event
Wednesday’s Wellness in Wishaw event was a roaring success with people from across the town coming together to explore the range of health and social care services on offer in the town. Hosted at the Houldsworth Centre, the day brought together a wide range of people...
Start of groundworks at site of new hospital
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the dedicated MRP website here: Start of groundworks at site of new hospital
North Lanarkshire health visitors bridge generations with inspiring breastfeeding initiative
An innovative intergenerational project led by University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire health visitors is creating heart-warming connections and improving breastfeeding support at Kilsyth Victoria Cottage Hospital (KVCH) and the Kilsyth Breastfeeding...
Midwife Natasha hailed as ‘angel’ as she wins prestigious award
A couple who lost their twin babies have paid tribute to the midwife who cared for them, calling her “our angel on Earth”. Hannah and Kieran Craig nominated NHS Lanarkshire Midwife Natasha Allan-Reeves for the prestigious Mariposa Awards, and were delighted when she...
Celia takes on Himalayan challenge to boost cancer screening and awareness
A public health expert is set for an adventurous Himalayan trekking challenge to help Scots beat bowel cancer. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Scotland’s National Programme Board Chair for Bowel Screening, is putting aside her concerns about tough camping conditions and...
