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Start of groundworks at site of new hospital
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the dedicated MRP website here: Start of groundworks at site of new hospital
Director highlights contribution of unpaid carers during national campaign week
The Director of Health and Social Care for South Lanarkshire has praised the commitment and compassion of unpaid carers at the start of a national campaign week. Carers’ week (5-11 June) is geared to raising awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers...
NHS Lanarkshire Modern Apprenticeship Programme launches
A Lanarkshire woman has credited a modern apprenticeship programme for launching her career. Michelle Gormley, from Carnwath, joined NHS Lanarkshire’s Modern Apprenticeship programme when she left school at 17. Now a senior international recruitment advisor for NHS...
Steps taken to strengthen financial position as IJB considers harsh realities
A plan geared to protecting the most vulnerable members of South Lanarkshire communities was consolidated yesterday – amid a harsh financial backdrop highlighted by a recent national report. South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) met yesterday morning to...
Lanarkshire CAMHS set to dramatically slash waiting times for appointments
Lanarkshire’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has introduced a new way of working which allow patients to pick their appointment dates and times. The service is now using the CAPA (The Choice and Partnership Approach) model. Developed by CAMHS...
New Lanarkshire CAMHS logo wins the hearts of voting public
After months of research, creative design and public voting, the new Lanarkshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) logo has been officially chosen. Following an extensive four-month research and design process, the modern heart-shaped logo was chosen...
Tribute to compassionate staff as conversation opens on palliative care
Health and care leaders have paid tribute to the impact that palliative care services are making in communities – and in people’s own homes. An ‘exemplary’ partnership approach has come into sharp focus as a wider conversation is opened with the public on the future...