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...
Pauline’s birthday surprise reunites long-lost sister
A special birthday surprise has brought joy to Pauline Dewar, 74, as she was reunited with her long-lost sister, thanks to the dedication and compassion of staff at McKillop Gardens care home in East Kilbride. Originally from Lochaline in the Highlands, Pauline, now a...
New Monklands – Immersive Suite gives virtual reality vision of hospital
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the dedicated MRP website here: Immersive Suite gives virtual reality vision of Scotland’s most advanced hospital
Recognition for rising star Ashleigh
Ashleigh Peters has been named the University of the West of Scotland’s Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship Student of the Year, recognising her outstanding achievements in work-based learning while balancing full-time work and family life. A dedicated...
Community Pharmacies Open During Easter Public Holidays to Support Healthcare Needs
As the Easter public holidays approach, it’s important for residents to be aware of the availability of healthcare services during this period. On Friday, 18 April, and Monday, 21 April, many GP practices will be closed. However, numerous community pharmacies...
Wellness in Wishaw event – bringing community and care together
Everyone is invited to the fantastic Wellness in Wishaw event on Wednesday, 09 April, a gathering dedicated to showcasing local health, wellbeing, and social care services available in our community. People across North Lanarkshire are welcome to join the exciting and...
NHS Lanarkshire shines a light on Purple Day to raise epilepsy awareness
Hospitals across Lanarkshire will glow purple today as NHS Lanarkshire marks Purple Day, a global initiative to raise awareness and support for people living with epilepsy. Epilepsy affects around 50 million people worldwide, including an estimated one in 100 people...
Care at Home team are a story worth telling for sports journalist Dixon
Dixon Blackstock’s story is one of passion, resilience and gratitude. His journey — as a renowned sports journalist reporting on the world’s greatest stars to receiving support from the outstanding Rutherglen and Cambuslang Care at Home team — illustrates the power of...
Protect your smile to boost happiness
We’re talking about mouths – because it’s World Oral Health Day. Geraldeen Irving, Clinical Director of NHS Lanarkshire’s Public Dental Service (pictured), said: “Each year, World Oral Health Day spotlights key areas about the topic. “This year’s...
