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Bloods and go service continues to expand across Lanarkshire
Patients across Lanarkshire now have even greater access to convenient blood testing services, as the drop-in Bloods and go programme continues to expand. The service, which allows patients to have blood tests without the need for an appointment, will be available in...
Privacy Pram to Support Parents Experiencing Baby Loss
A Hamilton family who experienced the devastating loss of their daughter have donated a special privacy pram to University Hospital Wishaw. Laura Finlay and her partner, Barry Gordon, purchased the first privacy pram for use within the hospital following the...
New Monklands: eager pupils learn about construction and healthcare
For our latest story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) website here: Eager pupils learn about construction and healthcare at Summer Schools
People invited to help shape how health and care is delivered across Lanarkshire
People across Lanarkshire are being invited to comment on the refreshed version of Our Health Together, NHS Lanarkshire's long-term strategy for improving health and care. Originally developed through extensive engagement with patients, carers, staff, communities,...
More than 1,000 people come together for Wellness in Wishaw
More than 1,000 people enjoyed free health advice, wellbeing support and family activities as Wellness in Wishaw returned for a second successful year. Organised by University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, the event brought health, social care, voluntary...
Safe pair of hands: Young goalie tells Minister how Hospital at Home has changed his life
Fifteen years ago, Hospital at Home in Lanarkshire meant one pioneering service caring for frail older people. Today, it has evolved into an integrated programme delivering safe and effective hospital-level care at home, across every stage of life. That transformation...
Monklands Replacement Project updated questions and answers
NEW UPDATE 5 AUGUST 2026 We have updated the University Hospital Monklands Replacement Project questions and answers on the project website. The updated Q&A is available here - https://www.monklands.org/reset-phase-q-and-a/ We will regularly review and update...
