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NHS Lanarkshire signs Armed Forces Covenant to reaffirm commitment to service community
NHS Lanarkshire has formally signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing its pledge to support members of the Armed Forces Community, veterans and their families. The signing ceremony took place this week at NHS Lanarkshire headquarters, with incoming Veterans’...
Assessment of Lanarkshire COVID-19 patients
NHS Lanarkshire has established assessment centres for patients with suspected and confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus). Patients whose symptoms have become worse, including increased shortness of breath, or whose symptoms have lasted more than seven days, should call NHS...
NHS Lanarkshire continues breastfeeding support
The infant feeding team at NHS Lanarkshire is sharing a clear message with new mothers: breastfeeding is still a safe option, and the team is here to support them. Recent guidance from UNICEF UK states there are numerous live constituents in breastmilk that help to...
NHS Lanarkshire staff choir sing song of hope
Thanks to modern technology, NHS Lanarkshire’s staff choir have been able to join together to sing a song of hope and friendship. The choir have remotely recorded a song “Lean on Me” originally sang by Bill Withers, who sadly died last week. The song, performed by 29...
Local NHS services available over Easter
All GP practices across Lanarkshire will open on Good Friday and Easter Monday to help alleviate the pressure on other areas of the healthcare system during these challenging times. However, please do not attend your practice or community pharmacy if you have symptoms...
NHS Lanarkshire is temporarily opening wards at Udston Hospital in Hamilton
NHS Lanarkshire is temporarily opening wards at Udston Hospital in Hamilton. Patients who are currently in the Care of the Elderly wards at University Hospital Wishaw will transfer to the Udston Hospital wards. This will allow the beds at University Hospital Wishaw to...
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge speak with staff at University Hospital Monkands
Staff at University Hospital Monklands were amazed by a recent telephone call – from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The call from Their Royal Highnesses, which took place on Wednesday 1 April, was to thank staff for their tireless work responding to the Covid-19...
