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Hospital staff member gives fundraising gift to NHS after death from rare cancer
A beloved member of hospital staff has left a legacy of over £11,000 for cancer care after he and his family held a fundraising drive. Joe Spiers, who worked at University Hospital Hairmyres in East Kilbride, sadly died in September due to a rare blood cancer. At a...
Children and Young People Mental Health Directory of Services and Resources launched
A new directory dedicated to mental health services and resources developed specially for and with children and young people across Lanarkshire is now live. Developed by University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, the directory is a result of extensive...
First for foot care
With winter being the busiest time for the health service, it is good to know the quickest way to access the care you need. For foot issues, people can contact the NHS Lanarkshire podiatry hub directly - without the need for a doctor's referral. Nicola Smith, NHS...
Shingles Vaccination Programme
Local people who are eligible have started to receive appointments for their shingles vaccine. Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the skin around it. It’s caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Those eligible for the vaccine include...
Look after yourself this new year
As the new year unfolds, NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging local residents to prioritise their health and wellbeing by understanding the healthcare options available to them. Throughout the remainder of the winter season, the online Winter Health Hub will continue to...
Lanarkshire Mind Matters Offers Online Support to Ease January Blues
As January brings a fresh start to the year, it's common to feel a bit blue. Lanarkshire Mind Matters, a comprehensive online resource developed by NHS Lanarkshire’s Psychological Services, is ready to support Lanarkshire residents with mental health information,...
Still time to get the flu and Covid booster
There is still time for eligible Lanarkshire residents to get their winter Flu vaccine and Covid-19 booster. A number of our vaccination centres are still offering drop in clinics for the flu and Covid vaccinations that people can attend at a time that suits them....
