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Strategic Partnership Agreement with University of Glasgow
NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow have signed a new agreement to work closely together. This Strategic Partnership Agreement will help improve healthcare services, support new research and lead to better health for people living in Lanarkshire. By...
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...
Lanarkshire Mind Matters launches new self-referral programme to tackle mental health impact of money worries
A new self-referral programme aimed at addressing the pressing issue of money worries amid the current financial challenges has been launched by Lanarkshire Mind Matters. Lanarkshire Mind Matters is a website run by NHS Lanarkshire Psychological Services with an aim...
Phone first for faster treatment
To avoid long waiting times in A&E, phone 111 first. By doing so, Lanarkshire residents can be treated quicker and could be given priority at a minor injuries unit. Dr Gordon McNeish, NHS Lanarkshire Associate Medical Director for Unscheduled Care, said: “Our Flow...