Think ahead: keep our community health and social care staff safe
People across Lanarkshire are being reminded that they must proactively inform visiting community health and social care staff if they are showing signs of having Coronavirus (COVID-19). Patients, service users (or a family member representing someone in receipt of...
Grassroots support in Autism community celebrated as flag hoisted high
The Coordinator of a service which provides support for people with autism in South Lanarkshire has described how a global awareness day is taking on special resonance locally. Today, June 18, organisations from across the globe celebrate Autistic Pride with a variety...
“Connected – when connection is needed the most” Near Me shores up Mental Health support
Innovative technology that allows health and care providers to offer secure video call access to their services is playing a vital role in supporting mental health. Instead of travelling to their appointment, NHS Lanarkshire Near Me allows patients or service users to...
Creation of a ‘virtual health and social care superstructure’ underpinned by keeping people safe
Thousands of people in Lanarkshire have received vital support in recent weeks via a newly-created health and social care ‘virtual superstructure’. Technology called NHS Lanarkshire Near Me, allows health and social care providers to offer secure video call access to...
