New referral process to Treatment Rooms
Following a Lanarkshire-wide review, the number of interventions offered at Treatment Rooms has been increased and patients can now access the same services across all Treatment Rooms. Treatment Room staff provide a wide range of clinical interventions, so patients...
Celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026
This week, NHS Lanarkshire is proud to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026, celebrating the contribution apprentices make across our services and the important role apprenticeships play in developing our future workforce. Modern Apprenticeships are a key part of...
Celebrating quality improvement in primary care
To date, 58 members of staff working in primary care have successfully completed the Scottish Improvement Foundations Skills (SIFS) course, delivered by the Primary Care Improvement Team. Dr Veronica Rainey, Associate Medical Director – South Lanarkshire University...
Chief Medical Officer Visits Our Realistic Medicine and FNC Teams
Last week we welcomed the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Gregor Smith to Board Headquarters at Kirklands Hospital. Professor Smith was visiting to learn more our about realistic medicine and our Flow Navigation Centre+Plus (FNC+Plus), He was given a presentation...
Our Vice Chair Visits Coatbridge Dental Outreach Centre
The Vice Chair of NHS Lanarkshire, Donald Reid, recently visited the Coatbridge Dental Outreach Centre to meet staff and trainees delivering NHS dental care in the local community. He was joined by Professor Soumen Sengupta, Chief Officer of South Lanarkshire...
NHS Lanarkshire celebrates two finalists in national nursing awards
NHS Lanarkshire is celebrating after two members of staff were named as finalists in the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2026, recognising outstanding nursing care and support across Scotland. Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate excellence, compassion...
Celebrations as second cohort of Assistant Practitioners graduate
Our second cohort of trainee Assistant Practitioners (tAPs) have graduated after a a joint celebration at New College Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire College recognising their hard work, dedication, and commitment to enhancing patient care. The group has...
Mum’s joy as our staff help her deliver her baby by c-section
A mum has told how she lifted her baby from her womb during a caesarean section in a remarkable procedure thought to be the first of its kind in Scotland. NHS Lanarkshire staff arranged for university lecturer Dr Leila El Alti to give birth to daughter Aurora by...
Ten new District Nurses join North Lanarkshire’s community services
North Lanarkshire has welcomed 10 new District Nurses dedicated to further strengthening services in the community. District Nurses play a vital role in supporting people to remain independent and well in their own homes and communities. They provide a wide range of...
