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For all media enquiries contact the NHS Lanarkshire Communications Department by emailing media@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. Please note this media box is only monitored Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
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For media enquiries out of hours, including the bank holidays, please call the switchboard on 01236 748748 and ask for the on duty press officer.
Flu Awareness – Respiratory Disease
As the flu season draws closer there are a number of people in at-risk groups who need the flu vaccine People with respiratory disease are particularly more vulnerable to the flu and its serious complications including severe illness, hospitalisation and even death....
Celebrating the impact of Family Support Hubs in South Lanarkshire
An innovative approach is helping support families and improve outcomes for children and parents. South Lanarkshire’s Family Support Hubs are multi-disciplinary teams that provide whole family support to babies, children, young people and their families across South...
Know Where to Turn: Urgent Out of Hours Service Here to Help
With winter putting extra pressure on healthcare services, NHS Lanarkshire is reminding residents that its urgent Primary Care Out of Hours Service is here to support urgent medical needs when GP practices are closed. This vital service ensures you get the care you...
Council and health board join forces to put road and hospital plans on route to success
For our latest media release on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the story on the dedicated MRP website here: Council and health board join forces to put road and hospital plans on route to success
Local School Pupils Create Smoke-Free Mural for Hospital
Image - L to R - Marie McKeown, Green Health Partnership Manager and Karen Mather, Team Leader – Quit Your Way. Local pupils from various primary schools created an eye-catching mural within NHS Lanarkshire’s new King George V Community Garden, at University Hospital...
Over 670 Lanarkshire Businesses Join Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme
NHS Lanarkshire has achieved a significant milestone, with more than 670 businesses across the region now signed up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme. The Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme promotes positive experiences for breastfeeding mothers while...
New hospital will bring healthcare benefits to all of Lanarkshire
Read our latest media release on the new University Hospital Monklands at the dedicated MRP website - New hospital will bring healthcare benefits to all of Lanarkshire
