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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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Team shortlisted for UK patient safety award
NHS Lanarkshire is proud to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist at the Health Service Journal (HSJ), Patient Safety Awards 2025 - the only Scottish health board to reach this year’s finals. The health board has been recognised in the Maternity and Midwifery...
Director of Public Health Annual Report Artwork Winner
This year’s Director of Public Health annual report, which focuses on the health of children and young people, features artwork created by children from across Lanarkshire, and a number of the pieces were used in the report. The children were asked to draw their...
Carnwath becomes Lanarkshire’s first ‘Breastfeeding Friendly’ town
Carnwath has made history as the first town in Lanarkshire to be officially recognised as ‘Breastfeeding Friendly’, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for breastfeeding mums and their babies. To mark this important milestone, a celebratory event was held...
Brian Moore appointed as new Chair of North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board
The North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board has appointed Brian Moore as its new Chair. Mr Moore has been as a member of the IJB for seven years and has served as Vice Chair since June 2022. He was previously Chair of the board’s Performance, Finance, and Audit...
Young people in Motherwell lead initiative for smoke-free spaces
A group of passionate young people from Motherwell have taken the lead in promoting smoke-free environments in their local community to help protect children's health and wellbeing. Two Motherwell youth groups worked together to create a powerful and positive banner,...
Help Shape Anti-Racism Plan
NHS Lanarkshire is developing its first anti-racism plan and is inviting patients and the wider community to help shape its direction. A draft version has been published on the NHS Lanarkshire website and feedback is being sought from people across the county....
NHS Lanarkshire showcases bold reform at national event
NHS Lanarkshire played a leading role at this year’s NHS Scotland Event, held on Monday 9 June at the Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde. Centred on the theme NHS Renewal: Protecting and Strengthening Scotland’s Health and Care Services, the...
