New report reveals extent of cost of living pressures for North Lanarkshire’s unpaid carers
North Lanarkshire Carers Together has published its ‘Tackling the cost of living emergency for unpaid carers in North Lanarkshire’ report. It contains a number of recommendations on immediate and accessible financial supports. It also calls for improved access to...
NHS Lanarkshire is resetting how it communicates with staff
NHS Lanarkshire is resetting how it communicates with staff to support Operation FLOW. Calvin Brown, director of communications, NHS Lanarkshire, said: “If you don’t know about much about Operation FLOW yet, you’ll certainly hear plenty about in the coming...
Smoking burns your money as well as your cigarettes
NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lothian have joined forces to support people who wish to quit smoking. They’ve launched a new campaign focusing on the harmful effects smoking has on people’s health and bank accounts. As the cost of living...
Operation FLOW
On Friday we launched Operation FLOW – a major new programme to reduce the current health service pressures in Lanarkshire. Focused Lanarkshire Optimal Whole System This is a fantastic opportunity that will bring the whole health and care system in Lanarkshire...
Chief executive staff message
Jann delivers this week’s message from University Hospital Wishaw. Jann has visited the three acute hospitals this week, meeting the teams in the emergency departments and assessment areas. Jann was impressed to hear about the work staff have undertaken in...
Help shape North Lanarkshire’s health and social care services
NHS Lanarkshire staff working and living in North Lanarkshire are being urged to make their views known on the shape of local health and social care services over the next three years. Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire is currently engaging on its draft...
Video message form Chief Executive
Jann wishes everyone a happy new year and recognises how challenging the last few weeks have been. She thanks all staff for their continued resilience and kindness, with particular thanks to those staff who worked over the Christmas period. The video can be accessed...
GPs extend opening hours
Many Lanarkshire GP practices will open extra hours on Saturdays throughout the month of January 2023, extending the times patients can receive care. Local residents should check with their GP practice if it has specific arrangements for extended hours on a Saturday...
Local doctors receive prestigious fellowship award
Two local doctors have been awarded prestigious fellowships of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). Dr Mike Coates, Clinical Director for the NHS Lanarkshire primary care out-of-hours service and Dr Kieran Dinwoodie, a local GP received the highest level...
