GP practices across Lanarkshire to run additional hours over winter
GP practices across Lanarkshire are set to run additional opening hours this festive period, improving access to urgent care and helping relieve pressure on other NHS services. Many GP practices across Lanarkshire will run additional winter hours on Friday 26 December...
Bus Boss is real Community Champion
Kenny Purdie, owner of Carluke bus firm Photoflash Travel, continues to spread festive cheer at University Hospital Wishaw. Once again, the bus boss has donated hundreds of selection boxes to the hospital. It is tradition he began in memory of his late wife, Joan, who...
Treatment Room services providing more care, closer to home
NHS Lanarkshire’s Treatment Rooms are playing their role in helping reduce winter pressures by offering patients quicker access to care — without the need to visit their GP. With services now standardised across Lanarkshire, most procedures can be booked directly with...
Expanded Drop-In Access to Support Staff get Their Flu Vaccination
The number of people being admitted to hospital due to flu is already higher than previous years, and cases are rising every week. Flu spreads easily when people mix indoors at family gatherings, parties, and festive events. With Christmas just around the corner, now...
Take part in the Sentinel study supporting staff mental wellbeing
Frontline and essential roles across health, social care, education, emergency and community services can be hugely rewarding—but they can also expose staff to stressful and distressing situations. To better support the wellbeing and resilience of those working in...
Lanarkshire exceeds national breastfeeding target as new statistics show significant improvement
Lanarkshire is celebrating a major milestone after achieving the highest breastfeeding figures recorded, reflecting sustained progress across services, communities and partners. The data was revealed in the latest Infant Feeding Statistics (2024/25), published by...
GP practices ready to support patients across Lanarkshire this winter
With winter illnesses on the rise, GP practices across Lanarkshire are reassuring patients that a full team of professionals is available to provide the right care. Practice teams are working hard to ensure people with the most urgent health needs are seen quickly,...
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. 20% off...
Staff Vaccinations – Acute staff (Phase 3)
The 2025/26 Season campaign is ongoing and the NHS Lanarkshire Occupational Health Team (Salus) continue to support the campaign on the acute sites. Please note: only the flu vaccination is available at the OH departments. Vaccine by arrangement: Staff are still able...
