New Monklands will be home to planned orthopaedic surgery
Elective (planned) inpatient orthopaedic surgery in Lanarkshire will be based at the new, state-of-the-art University Hospital Monklands when it opens around 2028. The Board of NHS Lanarkshire today approved the preferred option to relocate the service to the new...
Funding approved for new £3.65 million Chryston community health clinic
A new £3.65 million state-of-the-art community health clinic for Chryston has moved a step closer after the business case and funding were approved by the board. As a result, the new community health clinic could provide a larger, more modern facility than the...
Busy time for Monklands Replacement Project as plans for new hospital move forward
It’s been a busy time over recent months for the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) as work continues on the outline business case to take forward our exciting vision for a new University Hospital Monklands (UHM). Fiona Cowan, MRP clinical lead – nursing, said:...
Special focus on copyright – fourth instalment
Copyright: Apps Apps and Copyright This article is the fourth in a series from the Knowledge Services team on issues relating to copyright, to help promote good copyright practices within NHS Lanarkshire. This article will cover apps and how to make sure you are using...
Effective recycling of hospital equipment to save lives in Africa
University Hospital Wishaw has donated an amazing two vans worth of medical equipment, which are no longer fit for use within NHS Lanarkshire, to Med Aid. Med Aid is a social enterprise that provides sustainable medical solutions, advice and training for those working...
Video message from Heather Knox, NHS chief executive
In this week’s message, Heather updates staff on the new Covid-19 variant, the importance of getting boosters and discusses what can be done to address violence against women. You can view the video on Vimeo and YouTube using the following...
Special focus on copyright – third instalment
Copyright: YouTube This article is the third in a series from the Knowledge Services team on issues relating to copyright, to help promote good copyright practices within NHS Lanarkshire. This article will cover YouTube videos and how to make sure you are using them...
World AIDS Day – 1 December
Every year across the world people mark World AIDS Day on 1 December. This is the international day to remember those who have died from an AIDS related illness, raise awareness to help prevent new cases of HIV and challenge the stigma and discrimination associated...
Special focus on copyright – second instalment
Copyright: images This article is the second in a series from the Knowledge Services team on issues relating to copyright, to help promote good copyright practices within NHS Lanarkshire. This article will cover how to use images correctly, where to find freely...
