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Hospital staff member gives fundraising gift to NHS after death from rare cancer
A beloved member of hospital staff has left a legacy of over £11,000 for cancer care after he and his family held a fundraising drive. Joe Spiers, who worked at University Hospital Hairmyres in East Kilbride, sadly died in September due to a rare blood cancer. At a...
South Lanarkshire care homes mark VE Day 80th anniversary with heart-warming celebrations
Care homes across South Lanarkshire paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of VE Day with joyful, community-spirited celebrations that brought residents, families and staff together in remembrance and reflection. A variety of events took place across care homes run by...
Home support service brings VE Day anniversary celebrations to residents’ homes
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day by arranging special home-based celebrations for service users unable to attend community events. The partnership’s home support team was aware not everyone could join public...
Chief Executive praises staff after first week in post
NHS Lanarkshire’s new Chief Executive, Louise Long MBE, has completed her first week in post. Louise spent time visiting frontline health and care services and meeting with the staff delivering those services in both primary and secondary care settings. Reflecting on...
Couple who lost one of their twin babies make poignant donation to hospital
A couple who experienced both joy and heartbreak over the birth of their twins have paid tribute to NHS staff who cared for them. Baby Freddie Whyte sadly passed away just hours after he and his twin sister, Marnie, were born at University Hospital Wishaw, home to NHS...
NHS Lanarkshire is putting down roots to improve the environment
It’s Green Health Week (3rd – 11th May) and NHS Lanarkshire is celebrating its Grounds Maintenance and Biodiversity team to mark the occasion. NHS Lanarkshire grounds host a range of greenspaces, which can make a real difference to biodiversity to encourage having...
Fast, Easy Relief from Hay Fever
As hay fever season begins, people are being encouraged to head straight to a local pharmacy, shop or supermarket for fast, effective relief from symptoms. There is no need to wait for a GP appointment - a box of effective hay fever tablets (antihistamines) can cost...
