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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.
If your media request is urgent, during office, please call us on 01698 752632.
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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.
Wellbeing in Motherwell event – empowering local communities
Everyone is invited to the upcoming Wellbeing in Motherwell Day showcasing local health, wellbeing, and social care services available in the community. The event is being hosted at the Forgewood Community Centre, however everyone across North Lanarkshire is welcome...
Whole-system and dynamic Winter Plan set out
The public has been asked for their ongoing support as details of robust measures to deal with winter pressures have been published. Members of the South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) were updated today on whole system actions in place to contend with the...
Public thanked for keeping primary care out of hours’ service for urgent care only
NHS Lanarkshire would like to thank the public for accessing the right care at the right place to help ensure those who need the primary care out of hours’ service for urgent care get the treatment they need. Dr Mike Coates, NHS Lanarkshire out of hours’ clinical...
New team members devoted to supporting North Lanarkshire’s District Nurse and Mental Health teams
North Lanarkshire has welcomed 17 new assistant practitioners dedicated to providing a further layer of support for the multi-disciplinary teams working in the community. Joining the District Nurse and Community Mental Health teams, assistant practitioners are vital,...
It’s good to talk: Care Opinion strengthens dialogue with health and care services
A digital platform, where the public's experiences with health and care services can be shared, has gone live in South Lanarkshire. South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has officially launched Care Opinion, providing an online space...
New winter health hub to help direct patients to most appropriate care
A new Winter Health Hub has been launched, designed to help Lanarkshire residents access a wide range of healthcare services this winter. The online hub provides a centralised portal, outlining the healthcare options available to help people to seek the right care in...
Vaccination Drop In Clinics
Residents of Lanarkshire who have yet to receive their flu vaccine or COVID-19 booster can now access one of the ‘drop-in’ clinics at any of our vaccination centres without a prior appointment. For details on the clinic locations and operational times, please visit...
