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Lanarkshire’s Frailty Strategy helping people live independently at home
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire (UHSCNL) is marking the successful first year of its Frailty Strategy for 2024-29, aimed at helping older people across Lanarkshire maintain independence, good health, and remain living comfortably at home for...
Please don’t visit relatives in hospital if you feel unwell
NHS Lanarkshire is asking hospital visitors to please avoid visiting relatives and friends in hospital if they are feeling unwell. The plea aims to curb any spread of contagious viral illnesses to help protect patients and staff and keep our hospitals safe. Ruth...
It’s OK to Ask
A new national campaign being rolled out across NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging patients to ask questions about their care and treatment The ‘It’s OK to Ask’ campaign supports patients to take an active role in their healthcare journey and centres around four key...
Pharmacy First for hay fever symptoms
Hay fever season is almost upon us and residents of Lanarkshire can help protect themselves by contacting their local pharmacy for advice and treatment. NHS Pharmacy First Scotland, provided by local community pharmacies across Scotland, serves as the first port of...
Jings, Crivvens! Braw new recruits join Lanarkshire’s health and social care team
The Broons © DC Thomson Ltd 2024 One of the nation’s most-loved families have been recruited by Lanarkshire health and care leaders. The Broons have been drafted in by NHS Lanarkshire and the area’s respective North and South University Health and Social Care...
Wellbeing course to help people with long term conditions
People living with long term conditions can learn how to thrive again - with the help of a special series of workshops. Run by top psychologists in NHS Lanarkshire throughout May, the five wellbeing session begin from Wednesday, 1 May, at 6pm – 7:30pm at University...
Staff overwhelmed by donations
Staff within the perinatal service at University Hospital Wishaw (UHW) were delighted to receive a donation of £250 and a cold cot from Nicolle Aitken and Steven Bilton. The kind hearted Blantyre couple also donated three bags of baby clothes as a thank you for the...
