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NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive visits Kilbryde Hospice to reaffirm commitment to partnership working
NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive Louise Long visited Kilbryde Hospice to meet with staff and to reaffirm the health board’s commitment to working in partnership to provide the highest standard of equitable palliative and end-of-life care for people across Lanarkshire....
Stealing hand gel from our hospitals puts all these people at risk
Mindless thieves have been stealing hand gel from hospitals in Lanarkshire – removing dispensers and bottles and filling empty bottles from our supplies. This is extremely concerning as we purposely have hand gel in our hospitals and healthcare facilities for the...
Highgate Care Home confirms COVID-19 cases
Highgate Care Home in Uddingston has confirmed that there have been six positive cases of COVID-19 identified within their care home. The residents affected are being monitored closely. All staff, residents and residents’ families are being informed. Strict infection...
NHS Lanarkshire restricts hospital visiting times
NHS Lanarkshire has taken the decision to restrict visiting times at all NHS Lanarkshire hospitals. Visiting times will be restricted to 3pm - 4pm and 7pm - 8pm at all NHS Lanarkshire hospitals and inpatient wards. Visitors are also urged to only visit during these...
Cumbernauld dental practice temporarily closes following coronavirus case
The Stewart and Stewart Dental Practice in Cumbernauld has taken a decision to temporarily close as a precaution following the emergence of a coronavirus case at the practice. The practice is currently working closely with NHS Lanarkshire’s public health team who are...
Community testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) underway in Lanarkshire
A new community team has been established in Lanarkshire to test people – at home – who have been identified as being at risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Emergency Services are appealing to communities to stay safe this Bonfire Night
With bonfire night approaching NHS Lanarkshire are promoting a series of messages to ensure everyone stays safe around fireworks. Dr John Keaney, divisional medical director for acute services for NHS Lanarkshire, said: “Fireworks, sparklers and bonfires are fun but...
