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Blantyre LIFE leads the way in digital health and care innovation
Blantyre LIFE is setting a new benchmark for digital health and care innovation, following a visit by Health and Social Care Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray MSP, who praised the “real integration” of technology and community-based support. Mr Gray was welcomed by...
Healthcare strategy public engagement events
NHS Lanarkshire is hosting two online events as part of its public engagement on its new healthcare strategy. The events will give the public a chance to shape how NHS Lanarkshire delivers healthcare for future generations. The Microsoft Teams online events will take...
Respected health and social care leaders appointed as Honorary Professors
Two highly-respected leaders in health and social care have been confirmed as Honorary Professors at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). Soumen Sengupta and Ross McGuffie are the Chief Officers of South Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care...
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...
