Public encouraged to plan ahead and avoid reliance on out-of-hours services
NHS Lanarkshire is urging people to prepare in advance for any healthcare needs to help reduce demand on out-of-hours services. By ensuring they have enough essential medication and seeking medical advice early, residents can prevent unnecessary pressure on urgent...
NHS Lanarkshire’s Culture Programme Board
NHS Lanarkshire has established a Culture Programme Board to give clear leadership and momentum to creating a positive workplace culture. The new culture transformation programme is rooted in listening to what our staff are telling us through iMatter, the culture...
Lighting up to celebrate supported internships
Our acute hospitals are lighting up orange today for National Supported Internship Day. NHS Lanarkshire supports Project SEARCH, an innovative vocational training programme that empowers young adults with additional needs to transition into employment. National...
Smoke-free spaces in Scotland landmark law marks 20 years
20 years ago tomorrow, on Sunday 26 March 2006, Scotland became one of the first countries in the world to pass a new UK-leading law to protect people from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke in indoor public spaces. Since its introduction, smoking rates in...
Lived experiences shaping alcohol and drug services across South Lanarkshire
People with lived and living experience of alcohol and drug use came together with local services and community organisations at a recent event convened by the South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) to share insights into how services are experienced and...
Don’t let vaping affect your smile this World Oral Health Day
Today is World Oral Health Day (Fri 20 March) and this year’s theme focuses on ‘A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life’. There are many simple ways to protect your smile, including: • Drinking plenty of water to help prevent dry mouth • Brushing twice daily with fluoride...
A welcoming space for advice and local support in Lanark
Clydesdale in Conversation (CLiC), part of the wider Community Led Support (CLS) approach, is offering a Space to Talk based in Lanark Pharmacy. The weekly drop‑in takes place at the front of the pharmacy on Lanark High Street (next to Ebi’s) every Wednesday from 10am...
McKillop Gardens shows what good care looks like in everyday life
“It’s been perfect here,” Peggy said. “They are just very kind and caring and I want for nothing. I am very well looked after.” For Peggy Wallace, life at McKillop Gardens care home in East Kilbride is about feeling a sense of home, being listened to and genuinely...
Nutrition and Hydration Week 2026
Nutrition and Hydration Week 2026 is here! Taking place from 16–22 March, the campaign is supported by the British Dietetic Association and shines a spotlight on good practice around food and drink in health and social care settings across the world. To mark the week,...
