Imagine a Scotland without gender-based violence
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) runs every year from 25 November, which is the International day of the Elimination on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), until 10 December, which is Human Rights Day. Violence against women and girls is a...
Vaccination Drop In Clinics
Residents of Lanarkshire who have yet to receive their flu vaccine or COVID-19 booster can now access one of the ‘drop-in’ clinics at any of our vaccination centres without a prior appointment. For details on the clinic locations and operational times, please visit...
Autumn and winter vaccination programme
The festive period is drawing closer and if you are a frontline health or social care worker, you are eligible for the flu and Covid-19 vaccines. As well as topping up your own protection, you will be protecting patients and your loved ones over the festive period...
Think About HIV This World AIDS Day
As we light up our three acute hospitals red and hold events across Lanarkshire to mark World AIDS Day, we are urging people in Lanarkshire to think about HIV, how they can protect themselves, and if they have been exposed to get tested. During 2022, a total of 317...
Our Community Link Workers celebrate connecting 10,000 people to local support
Since 2021, NHS Lanarkshire’s GP Community Link Workers (CLWs) have been connecting patients with their local communities in order to improve their health and well-being, and have now reached the milestone of delivering to over 10,000 people. The CLW programme...
New recruits enhance out of hours’ service ahead of winter
NHS Lanarkshire’s primary care out of hours’ service has enhanced their team with the addition of new recruits ahead of winter. Dr Mike Coates, NHS Lanarkshire out of hours’ clinical director is delighted to welcome the new additions to his team over the past few...
World Sustainable Transport Day 2023
Sunday 26 November is World Sustainable Transport Day! This event, by the United Nations, recognises the important role of safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all in achieving our sustainable development goals. Why not take some time on...
New ED signage to help improve patient experience
A suite of new signage has been designed and installed in each of NHS Lanarkshire’s three Emergency Departments to improve patient experience. The signage, which appears outside each emergency department and within their waiting areas, keeps patients informed during...
North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug partnership event
Do you live or work in North Lanarkshire? Would you like to learn more about North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug services? Join North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership at South Dalziel Studios in Motherwell between 9.30am-4pm on Thursday 14 December 2023 to...
