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Cabinet Secretary hails incredible efforts of NHS Lanarkshire staff as “a source of hope”
Staff at NHS Lanarkshire’s Flow Navigation Centre Plus (FNC+Plus) have been praised by Health Secretary Neil Gray for their role in driving meaningful, people-centred reform across the health and care system. Mr Gray recently visited the FNC+ hub in Bothwell to mark...
Dr Gibson appointed Associate Medical Director
Dr Jennifer Gibson has been appointed as a new Associate Medical Director for South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership. Dr Gibson joins the Lanarkshire primary care team in her new role focusing on the primary and secondary care interface,...
NHS Lanarkshire urging local residents to get vaccinated
It’s more important than ever that people across Lanarkshire, who are eligible, get their flu vaccination. Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing both in the community and hospital admissions. The flu vaccine is the best possible protection against the virus which...
Please Do Not Visit Patients If You Have been Unwell
Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing in the community and, as a result, in the number of people being admitted to hospital. People should not visit hospital if they have any signs of an illness, such as a cold or flu, or are experiencing symptoms like diarrhoea...
Five top tips for coping with winter stress
As we move through the heart of winter, many of us may find ourselves feeling the weight of shorter days, colder weather, and the unique challenges of this time of year. At NHS Lanarkshire, we recognise that looking after our mental health is just as important as...
Please Do Not Visit Patients If You Have Been Unwell
Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing in the community and, as a result, in the number of people being admitted to hospital. People should not visit hospital if they have any signs of an illness, such as a cold or flu, or are experiencing symptoms like diarrhoea...
Transformational approach to unscheduled care
As hospitals across the UK face well-publicised winter pressures, NHS Lanarkshire is calling on the public to access care through the right channels – and lean on the expertise of a multi-skilled team, working behind-the-scenes to provide support at the most...
