Changes to the Childhood Vaccination Schedule
This week the UK childhood vaccination schedule is being updated. Key changes include the removal of the Hib/MenC (Menitorix) vaccine at 12 months, adjustments to the timing of MenB and PCV (pneumococcal) vaccines, and the introduction of a new 18-month appointment...
Big Shout Out to Monklands Replacement Project team
It’s a Big Shout Out to the award-winning team creating the new University Hospital Monklands. Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) colleagues are getting a round of applause for their: innovative planning of the hospital and its surrounding infrastructure;...
UK delegates unite in North Lanarkshire to share innovations in health and social care
More than 40 delegates from across the UK and Sweden gathered last week for a two-day health and social care event in Motherwell’s Civic Square. Hosted by University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, attendees focused on sharing best practices and learning...
Hairmyres leads the way with new patient safety initiative
Hairmyres Hospital has become one of the first in Scotland to implement a new patient safety initiative inspired by Martha’s Rule. The system is designed to ensure patients and their families can let senior hospital staff know if they feel a condition is worsening and...
New Monklands – awards at the double for project
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the dedicated MRP website here: Awards at the double for project to create new hospital
Community voices shaping tomorrow’s health and social care services today
South Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) has highlighted the impact of lived and living experiences in helping develop local health and social care services – with the South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Forum (HSCF) recognised as providing a key...
Our salute to armed forces
NHS Lanarkshire and the the two local University Health and Social Care Partnerships are marking Armed Forces Week and paying tribute to the vital contributions of serving personnel, veterans and their families. Craig Cunningham, NHS Lanarkshire’s Armed Forces and...
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%...
Royal recognition for health professional’s dedication to brain injury rehabilitation
A leading Lanarkshire health professional has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 for her outstanding contribution to brain injury rehabilitation. Jane-Marie Stobie, Allied Health Professions (AHP) Consultant in Brain Injury Rehabilitation,...
