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Couple who lost baby create new hospital haven for other grieving parentsÂ
A couple who lost their baby daughter have helped create a special hospital room where other bereaved parents can share a haven of peace and quiet as they grieve. Greg and Suzanne Russell raised funds in memory of their baby, Lily, who was born prematurely at 24 weeks...
NHS Lanarkshire daily schools/nursery update – 25/8
NHS Lanarkshire is reporting one new confirmed case of a pupil testing positive for Covid-19 following today’s incident management team meeting. A nursery pupil at Ace Place Nursery in Rutherglen has tested positive for Covid-19. The pupil is self-isolating and NHS...
Three new confirmed cases of Covid-19
Three new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been identified, one in each of the following schools - St Margaret’s High School in Airdrie, Uddingston Grammar and Stepps Primary School. All three pupils are self-isolating and there is no known links to the cases. All...
Staff member and two pupils at High Blantyre Primary School test positive for Covid-19
NHS Lanarkshire’s test and protect team is carrying out contact tracing after a member of staff and two pupils at High Blantyre Primary School tested positive for Covid-19. The member of staff and two pupils are currently self-isolating at home. The staff member...
Temporary closure of minor injury units at Kello and Lady Home hospitals
People in Clydesdale are being reminded that minor injury units at Kello and Lady Home hospitals remain closed. South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, in discussion with NHS Lanarkshire, took the decision to temporarily close the minor injury units in...
Further St Ambrose case linked to cluster
A school pupil at St Ambrose High School has tested positive for Covid-19. The pupil was already identified as a close contact and continues to self-isolate at home.  There is currently no evidence to suggest that there is transmission in the school and the risk to...
Primary care occupational therapists have a lot to offer
NHS Lanarkshire’s primary care occupational therapists have continued to provide a range of services to patients during covid-19. Lisa Greer, Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist, said: “People are often surprised at the range of services that occupational...