Phone first for faster treatment
To avoid long waiting times in A&E, phone 111 first. By doing so, Lanarkshire residents can be treated quicker and could be given priority at a minor injuries unit. Dr Gordon McNeish, NHS Lanarkshire Associate Medical Director for Unscheduled Care, said: “Our Flow...
Phone first for faster treatment
To avoid long waiting times in A&E, phone 111 first. By doing so, Lanarkshire residents can be treated quicker and could be given priority at a minor injuries unit. Dr Gordon McNeish, NHS Lanarkshire Associate Medical Director for Unscheduled Care, said: “Our Flow...
New mural picture perfect for older patients
Eye-catching artwork has brought a splash of colour and familiarity to a new “frailty friendly” area at University Hospital Monklands. A cubicle in the emergency department (ED) now has a mural depicting local landmarks, designed to ease anxiety and spark happy...
Six things the public can do to help alleviate pressures on NHS
NHS Lanarkshire is calling on the people of Lanarkshire to play their part by turning to the right place at the right time to help alleviate the pressures on resources ahead of the weekend and beyond. Earlier this week, NHS Lanarkshire highlighted the sustained and...
