A&E services only for life or limb threatening emergencies
We are urging local residents to use A&E services only for life or limb threatening emergencies to help ensure those who need urgent care receive it quickly. Dr Shona McLellan, one of our Emergency Medicine Consultant at University Hospital Wishaw, said: “Our...
Helping people home sooner: Partnership working driving progress for South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (SLUHSCP) has achieved one of its strongest performances in reducing delayed discharges, helping more people return home or to the right care setting sooner. At this week’s meeting, members of the South...
Judo inspired programme supports adults to prevent falls this winter
A new, innovative programme launched at the onset of winter to support and prevent falls amongst adults at risk in Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement Team worked alongside Hamilton Judo Club for Inclusion and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, to...
Minor Injury Unit for right care, right here
NHS Lanarkshire’s is reminding residents that their Minor Injury Units are open for non-life-threatening injuries between 9am and 9pm every day. People are encouraged to phone NHS 24 on 111 before attending a Minor Injury Unit. Those who do will be given priority over...
Making sure we all write in plain English
We have a new Guide to Written Communications using the plain English standard It’s on FirstPort – Guide to Written Communications. Amanda Minns, NHS Lanarkshire Head of Evidence, said: “This practical guide outlines what plain English is and how we can use its...
Latest discounts from NHS Staff Benefits
Save £££s on some great deals both in-store and online, all especially negotiated for NHS staff. To find out more, or sign up to receive all the latest discounts, visit: www.nhsstaffbenefits.co.uk Here are some of the latest deals from some fantastic brands. Up to 15%...
’Tis the Season for wreath-making: patients spread festive joy
NHS Lanarkshire’s Learning Disability Service Occupational Therapy Team offers various green health treatment programmes for patients to get involved in to support their physical and mental health. Every Wednesday morning, the team based at Kylepark, Kirklands, run a...
New Monklands: video tells story of preparatory site works
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) website here: Video tells story of preparatory site works for Lanarkshire’s new hospital
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...
