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Friendly chats with Joe bring warmth and laughter to Hairmyres wards
A retired regional sales manager who felt “lonely, depressed and tearful” after the death of his wife has discovered a new lease of life by volunteering at University Hospital Hairmyres. Since August 2024, 82‑year‑old Joe Murdoch has been brightening patients’ days as...
New knee operation could spare Andrew years of pain
A 29-year-old dad is hoping to be saved from years of knee pain after taking part in an international transplant surgery trial. Andrew Pollock, from Wishaw, has become the first patient in Lanarkshire to receive a replacement meniscus – a pad of knee cartilage that...
Commitment to overcoming challenges and embracing innovation
South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) has released its Annual Performance Report for 2023/24, highlighting the resilience and forward-thinking approach of South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP) in response to continuing...
Ministerial Annual Review
Members of the public are invited to attend NHS Lanarkshire’s Ministerial Annual Review on Monday 4 November 2024 to hear about a range of developments to improve health services locally. Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, will be...
Nicholas McDonald’s poignant tribute to NHS staff at special performance
Singing sensation Nicholas McDonald has made a poignant tribute to NHS Lanarkshire staff at an awards evening. The star, who rose to global fame on The X Factor, opened NHS Lanarkshire’s Staff Awards, highlighting exceptional compassion, expertise and the profound...
Staff honoured at special awards ceremony
Dedicated health and social care workers from across NHS Lanarkshire were honoured at a special awards ceremony last night. The annual staff awards recognises the hard work and compassion of remarkable individuals and teams who make a real difference to the lives of...
NHS Lanarkshire is turning pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024
People will see NHS Lanarkshire’s hospitals lit up pink and blue to show support for Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 to 15 October). Baby Loss Awareness Week, now in its 22nd year, helps to unite the pregnancy and baby loss community and to increase understanding of the...
