CAMHS set to dramatically slash waiting times for appointment
Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has introduced a new way of working which allow patients to pick their appointment dates and times. The service is now using the CAPA (The Choice and Partnership Approach) model. Developed by CAMHS consultant...
National Rising Star Award for Lewis
Lewis Mackay, occupational therapy advanced practitioner for digital leadership and transformation, was successful in receiving The Rising Star award as part of the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2023. This was in recognition of the approach he has taken to the digital...
Vaccination appointments for infants and young children
We are now issuing appointment letters to the parents/carers of infants and children aged 6 months to 4 years who have a condition that puts them at higher risk of serious illness and have been identified through their health records as being eligible for the COVID-19...
Our new CAMHS logo wins the hearts of voting public
After months of research, creative design and public voting, our new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) logo has been officially chosen. Following an extensive four-month research and design process, the modern heart-shaped logo was chosen following a...
Drop in clinics open for Covid-19 spring booster programme
Lanarkshire residents who are eligible for the spring booster can now visit a drop in clinic if they are unable to make their appointment. The spring booster is available to those aged 75 and over and individuals aged five and over with a weakened immune system....
HSCNL advances to reduce poverty in local communities
Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire is making significant progress in ensuring nobody in North Lanarkshire faces barriers to health and social care services. The health and social care partnership works to the Fairer Scotland Duty which protect those most...
Your stories to celebrate our 75th anniversary
With our 75th anniversary approaching, we are looking for some inspirational stories from the people of Lanarkshire. If you or any of your friends and family have any interesting stories to tell that illustrates the past 75 years then please do get in touch. It could...
Change In guidance on face masks for staff and service-users
From tomorrow (16 May) the Scottish Government have advised to stand-down the current guidance regarding the extended use of fluid resistant face masks (FRSM) and face coverings within health and care settings for staff, patients and visitors. Health and care staff...
NHS Lanarkshire doubles up on secure bike parking
As Spring spurs many people to get back on their bikes, NHS Lanarkshire has doubled its number of secure bike parking shelters/stores. New secure bike parking has been installed at eight sites to support staff cycling to work. They make a total of 16 sites with a...
