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First glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system at Hairmyres
Patients and visitors to University Hospital Hairmyres will now catch the first glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system, with digital check-in kiosks being installed in the Emergency Department this week. While the kiosks are now in place, they will not be...
Inspirational initiative helps learning needs students in search for employment
An inspirational NHS Lanarkshire initiative that helps young people with autism and learning disabilities into employment celebrated its latest students’ achievements at a packed graduation ceremony. DFN Project Search, which has been running since 2010, is an...
Health and care heroes reveal military experiences during Armed Forces Week
NHS Lanarkshire and the area’s University Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) have paid tribute to serving and ex-military personnel during Armed Forces Week. Craig Cunningham, NHS Lanarkshire’s Armed Forces and Veteran Champion, has issued a message on behalf...
Monklands Replacement Project planning approval
At a full meeting of North Lanarkshire Council today (20 June 2024), the council agreed planning permission for the new, state-of-the-art hospital, to be constructed at Wester Moffat in Airdrie by NHS Lanarkshire’s Monklands Replacement Project (MRP).
The Briar Centre official opening
The Briar Centre, the newest addition to NHS Lanarkshire’s award-winning community brain injury rehabilitation service, has been officially opened by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. The Health Secretary marked the occasion by unveiling a plaque...
Waiting List Validation
NHSScotland is rolling out a new text message service to make sure that their waiting lists are up to date, and check whether patients still need their appointments or surgery. This month all patients in NHS Lanarkshire who are on a waiting list for an Orthopaedic,...
Breastfeeding group’s best start as it unites generations
A new breastfeeding group is off to the best start in life - by joyfully uniting young and old. Residents at David Walker Gardens Care Home in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire welcomed the first meeting of the group which offers both reassurance and evidence-based...