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Midwife Natasha hailed as ‘angel’ as she wins prestigious award
A couple who lost their twin babies have paid tribute to the midwife who cared for them, calling her “our angel on Earth”. Hannah and Kieran Craig nominated NHS Lanarkshire Midwife Natasha Allan-Reeves for the prestigious Mariposa Awards, and were delighted when she...
Love, laughter and big-hearted social care staff keep Edna cruising at 101
A no-nonsense former nurse, who cared for injured troops in WWII, has revealed the secret of a long life – on her 101st birthday. Keen traveller and worldly-wise Edna Twivey from Strathaven continues to live independently and enjoy overseas travel, having recently...
Baby Massage Programme Promotes Key Health Messages
A soothing and nurturing baby massage programme was ran by NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement team for local parents/carers and their little ones in Motherwell. The interactive six-week programme helped parents and carers learn the benefits of baby massage,...
State-of-the-art care facility welcomes first service users
One of the first service users at South Lanarkshire’s new care facility has told of his delight with the support he is receiving. The intermediate care unit in Blantyre is part of the collective commitment of South Lanarkshire Council, NHS Lanarkshire and South...
Little ‘n’ Lively funding to continue to support local families
Delivered in partnership with Healthy Valleys, NHS Lanarkshire’s family education and learning programme, has received £150,000 of Scottish Government funding, to continue working with local Lanarkshire families to improve their health and wellbeing. Little ‘n’ Lively...
MRP first Future Friday
NHS Lanarkshire’s Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) is looking to the future. The MRP team held their first ‘Future Fridays’ event – with 30 young people from local schools attending to find out more about plans for the new hospital. Fiona Cowan, MRP clinical lead...
Public urged to plan ahead of upcoming holidays
The Lanarkshire public are reminded to access the right care at the right place and ensure they have an adequate supply of prescription medication ahead of the upcoming public holidays. GP practices are closed on Monday 1 May as well as on the following Monday (8 May)...
