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Robotic Surgery in Lanarkshire Reaches Milestone
The robotic surgical team at University Hospital Hairmyres (UHH) were celebrating a major milestone last week after completing the 500th surgical procedure since robotic-assisted surgery was introduced in 2022. DaVinci robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) was initially only...
Waiting List Validation Initiative Update
A new initiative by NHS Scotland that was launched across Lanarkshire last month is extending the patient waiting lists that are being contacted to enquire if patients still require to remain on the list. This national service is being delivered by NHS Scotland’s...
Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire launches ambitious three year Strategic Commissioning Plan
Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire yesterday (Thursday, 05 October) launched its Strategic Commissioning Plan at an event attended by service users, health and social care professionals, voluntary sector partners, and stakeholders. The plan sets out ambitious...
RAAC Update
The Scottish Government and NHS Assure are currently carrying out a review of all NHS Scotland buildings thought to contain Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). We have already carried out surveys prior to the national approach being taken and identified 19...
Surgeon runs Berlin marathon in memory of colleague
Surgeon Gavin Bryce is running the Berlin marathon this Sunday (24 September) to help fundraise for Motor Neuron Disease (MND) following the tragic death of a colleague. Gavin, a consultant surgeon at University Hospital Wishaw, said: “MND is a progressive...
New organ donation memorial bench unveiled
A new memorial bench has been unveiled at Calderglen Park, in tribute to the selfless Lanarkshire heroes who have given the gift of life through organ donation. The bench, which was unveiled prior to Organ Donation Awareness Week, it is in addition to the newly...
Waiting List Validation Initiative
A new initiative by NHS Scotland has been launched across Lanarkshire which will ensure our patient waiting lists are up to date and that patients still require to remain on the waiting list. The national service is being delivered by NHS Scotland’s National Elective...
