New Year: GP practices and pharmacies open across Lanarkshire
Several GP practices and community pharmacies across Lanarkshire will be open over the New Year public holidays. This additional capacity is in place to support patients during a traditionally busy period for health services and to help people access the right care at...
Staff flu vaccinations
There is still time before we head into 2026 for staff to get their flu vaccination. Our three main vaccination sites are open for drop ins and staff are also still able to contact their local occupational health department to arrange a convenient time to attend for...
Supporting your health and wellbeing this winter
As we move through the winter months, it’s normal for changes in weather, daylight and routines to have an impact on how we feel, both physically and mentally. Winter can be a busy time, and it’s important to make space to check in with yourself and know what support...
Out-of-hours services continue to support patients this winter
As winter pressures increase and GP practices close over the festive period, out-of-hours health services across Lanarkshire are continuing to provide urgent care and support to patients when it is most needed. The out-of-hours service is available during evenings,...
A&E services only for life or limb threatening emergencies
We are urging local residents to use A&E services only for life or limb threatening emergencies to help ensure those who need urgent care receive it quickly. Dr Shona McLellan, one of our Emergency Medicine Consultant at University Hospital Wishaw, said: “Our...
Judo inspired programme supports adults to prevent falls this winter
A new, innovative programme launched at the onset of winter to support and prevent falls amongst adults at risk in Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement Team worked alongside Hamilton Judo Club for Inclusion and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, to...
’Tis the Season for wreath-making: patients spread festive joy
NHS Lanarkshire’s Learning Disability Service Occupational Therapy Team offers various green health treatment programmes for patients to get involved in to support their physical and mental health. Every Wednesday morning, the team based at Kylepark, Kirklands, run a...
Carluke couple donate Cuddle Cot
A remarkable couple from Carluke have donated a Cuddle Cot to the Emergency Department at University Hospital Wishaw in memory of their baby boy, Braylon. Tragically, Braylon died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at just five weeks old. He was unresponsive at...
GP practices across Lanarkshire to run additional hours over winter
GP practices across Lanarkshire are set to run additional opening hours this festive period, improving access to urgent care and helping relieve pressure on other NHS services. Many GP practices across Lanarkshire will run additional winter hours on Friday 26 December...
