NHS Lanarkshire shines a light on Purple Day to raise epilepsy awareness
Hospitals across Lanarkshire will glow purple today as NHS Lanarkshire marks Purple Day, a global initiative to raise awareness and support for people living with epilepsy. Epilepsy affects around 50 million people worldwide, including an estimated one in 100 people...
Care at Home team are a story worth telling for sports journalist Dixon
Dixon Blackstock’s story is one of passion, resilience and gratitude. His journey — as a renowned sports journalist reporting on the world’s greatest stars to receiving support from the outstanding Rutherglen and Cambuslang Care at Home team — illustrates the power of...
Protect your smile to boost happiness
We’re talking about mouths – because it’s World Oral Health Day. Geraldeen Irving, Clinical Director of NHS Lanarkshire’s Public Dental Service (pictured), said: “Each year, World Oral Health Day spotlights key areas about the topic. “This year’s...
Frailty Strategy helping people live independently at home
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire (UHSCNL) is marking the successful first year of its Frailty Strategy for 2024-29, aimed at helping older people across Lanarkshire maintain independence, good health, and remain living comfortably at home for...
Celebrations as first cohort of Assistant Practitioners graduate
Our first cohort of trainee Assistant Practitioners (tAPs) have graduated after a ceremony at New College Lanarkshire recognising their hard work, dedication, and commitment to enhancing patient care. Launched last January, the tAP programme was developed to address...
Band 5 Nursing Question & Answer Session
Join us on 31/03/2025 at 9:30am on our dedicated MS Teams channel for a Q&A Session for B5 Nurses who are going through or beginning their review submissions.  For the hour, we will be available answering any questions you may have on the process. As we...
Change someone’s life this No Smoking Day
Today (Wednesday 12 March) is No Smoking Day – an opportunity for anyone who smokes to take a step toward a healthier, smoke-free future. The benefits of quitting smoking are countless, but the most significant advantages include improved physical health,...
Jimmy’s story shines in McKillop Gardens’ glowing report
McKillop Gardens care home in East Kilbride has received glowing feedback in a recent unannounced inspection, reaffirming its commitment to providing exceptional care and support to residents. The positive report highlights the home’s strong leadership, dedicated...
Significant progress in tackling drug and alcohol issues across North Lanarkshire
The North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (NLADP) has reported further progress in reducing alcohol and drug-related harms across communities through its comprehensive support programmes and interventions. A report to North Lanarkshire Integration Joint...
