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Phone first for faster treatment

Phone first for faster treatment

To avoid long waiting times in A&E, phone 111 first. By doing so, Lanarkshire residents can be treated quicker and could be given priority at a minor injuries unit. Dr Gordon McNeish, NHS Lanarkshire Associate Medical Director for Unscheduled Care, said: “Our Flow...

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Director of Public Health Annual Report 2023

Director of Public Health Annual Report 2023

This week saw the publication of NHS Lanarkshire’s Director of Public Health annual report for 2023, which focuses on the theme of Anchor organisations.  Anchor organisations are typically large local employers that can have a strong and positive influence on the...

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North Lanarkshire community nurses recognised for long service

North Lanarkshire community nurses recognised for long service

Sixty-nine North Lanarkshire community nurses were the focus of celebrations to mark their long service. Dedicated to serving their local communities, with some having served more than 40 years, the vastly experienced nurses received the prestigious Queen’s Nursing...

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