Changes to the Childhood Vaccination Schedule
This week the UK childhood vaccination schedule is being updated. Key changes include the removal of the Hib/MenC (Menitorix) vaccine at 12 months, adjustments to the timing of MenB and PCV (pneumococcal) vaccines, and the introduction of a new 18-month appointment...
Hairmyres leads the way with new patient safety initiative
Hairmyres Hospital has become one of the first in Scotland to implement a new patient safety initiative inspired by Martha’s Rule. The system is designed to ensure patients and their families can let senior hospital staff know if they feel a condition is worsening and...
New Monklands – awards at the double for project
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the dedicated MRP website here: Awards at the double for project to create new hospital
Royal recognition for health professional’s dedication to brain injury rehabilitation
A leading Lanarkshire health professional has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 for her outstanding contribution to brain injury rehabilitation. Jane-Marie Stobie, Allied Health Professions (AHP) Consultant in Brain Injury Rehabilitation,...
Councillor Margaret Walker appointed as new Chair of South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board
South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) has appointed Councillor Margaret Walker as its new Chair. Councillor Walker, who currently serves as Chair of South Lanarkshire Council’s Social Work Resources Committee, brings a wealth of experience and a deep...
Celebrating 15 Years of Success
Eighteen young people with learning disabilities have graduated from this year’s Project SEARCH programme – marking 15 years since the programme began in Lanarkshire. Since starting in 2010, almost 300 young people have taken part in Project SEARCH in...
New smear test videos as spotlight falls on cervical screening
As we put a spotlight on Cervical Screening Awareness Week (19-24 June), we’ve launched new videos encouraging women from our South Asian community to go for their smear test. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Public Health, said: “We’ve created two...
National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day 2025
Today, we proudly mark National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day – a day dedicated to recognising the vital work of our estates and facilities colleagues across NHS Lanarkshire. Colin Lauder, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Planning, Property and...
Celebrating our Foundation Apprenticeships
We’re delighted to have hosted another successful round of Foundation Apprenticeships, offering senior pupils a vocational pathway. The apprenticeships combine work-based placements with the opportunity to work toward the equivalent of a SQA Higher qualification....
