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For all media enquiries contact the NHS Lanarkshire Communications Department by emailing media@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. Please note this media box is only monitored Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
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‘Phenomenal’ Blantyre LIFE supports 200 through reablement
Blantyre LIFE has delivered ‘phenomenal’ care, supporting 200 people through reablement while significantly reducing length of stay in its first full year of operation. A special event was held to mark the anniversary of the pioneering housing and care campus that...
School pupil from Caldervale High School, Airdrie, tests positive for Covid-19
A school pupil at Caldervale High School, Airdrie, has tested positive for Covid-19. The pupil, who is self-isolating at home along with immediate family, attended school on Thursday, 13 August only. There is currently no evidence to suggest that there is transmission...
Investigation after pupils at two schools test positive for coronavirus
NHS Lanarkshire is currently carrying out a community-wide investigation after three pupils at St Ambrose High School in Coatbridge tested positive for COVID-19, and one pupil at St Andrew’s High School in Coatbridge tested positive for COVID-19. A fifth case, who is...
A school pupil at St Ambrose High School, Coatbridge, has tested positive for COVID-19
A school pupil at St Ambrose High School, Coatbridge, has tested positive for COVID-19. The pupil, who is self-isolating at home along with immediate family, had not returned to school so the risk to other pupils and staff is minimal. The school is fully open and...
Note of caution as dental practices continue to resume services
Dental practices across Lanarkshire are gradually continuing to resume services – but patients are being reminded there is no return to ‘business as usual’. Since June 22, 2020, dentists have be able to see patients for some limited routine care. Now, on the chief...
NHS Lanarkshire salutes Army’s coronavirus support
NHS Lanarkshire has given a farewell salute to the British Army, who helped the health board’s “battle planning” in the fight against coronavirus. Ministry of Defence liaison officer Captain Dan Phillips has stood down after four months stationed at NHS Lanarkshire...
New animation to highlight the changes in GP practices
NHS Lanarkshire has developed a new animation to explain what now happens if you need to visit your GP practice. Dr Linda Findlay, Medical Director South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “We want people to know that their practices are open and...
