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Positive progress on mental health services in Lanarkshire
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, which hosts mental health services across Lanarkshire, has released an update on the delivery of its Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan, highlighting significant progress in making it easier for people to access...
Hat-trick of gender-based violence animations donated to national library
A hat-trick of animations from NHS Lanarkshire’s Gender-Based Violence (GBV) team are being donated to the National Library of Scotland. Ethical media-production company media co-op are donating 200 films to the national library as part of their 20-year anniversary...
Sharps Disposal Bins
NHS Lanarkshire is rolling out a new campaign to offer any resident in Lanarkshire, who has been prescribed medication that involves using a needle or sharp, a sharps disposal container. Sharps disposal containers can be used to dispose of medical supplies including...
New £22 million Chryston Community Hub officially opened
The new Chryston Community Hub has been officially opened at a special event in front of pupils, parents and staff. The £22million state-of-the-art facility is home to Chryston Primary School and our new Community Health Clinic which replaced the Muirhead Clinic. The...
Double bill of partnership events demonstrate commitment to communities
A double bill of events has demonstrated the power of partnership in supporting communities in South Lanarkshire. Last Wednesday, South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) hosted See Hear. The information event was tailor-made for people...
Horrific accident inspired Simon to become hospital volunteer
A man who experienced a devastating quad bike accident that led to the amputation of his leg has now turned his personal challenges into a mission to help others as a volunteer with NHS Lanarkshire. As a dedicated volunteer at University Hospital Hairmyres, Simon Hall...
Timeless moments of compassion – making up a colossal 900-year career span
A group of nurses who have accumulated nearly 900 years of experience have revealed some of the moving moments behind their colossal, collective career span. Thirty-four South Lanarkshire community nurses recently received the prestigious Queen’s Nursing Institute...
