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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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Judo inspired programme supports residents to prevent falls this winter
An innovative new programme, delivered throughout the colder months late last year, provided vital support to people across Lanarkshire who were at greater risk of falling. NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement Team worked alongside Hamilton Judo Club for Inclusion and...
Celebrating excellence at the NHS Lanarkshire Staff Awards 2025
Colleagues from across NHS Lanarkshire came together on Wednesday 8 October for an evening of celebration, pride and inspiration at the 2025 Staff Awards. The annual ceremony recognised the outstanding individuals and teams who go above and beyond every day to deliver...
Leaders in Flow Navigation meet in Lanarkshire to strengthen collaboration
NHS Lanarkshire – recognised nationally for leading innovation in Flow Navigation – has hosted health and care leaders from across Scotland to share insight and strengthen collaboration in urgent and unscheduled care. The national summit, co-hosted by the Centre for...
Strengthening local commitment to improving life chances
Local partners in South Lanarkshire are mobilising around a shared ambition to tackling inequalities and improving life chances for children and families. Earlier this year, South Lanarkshire Council and Community Planning Partnership (CPP) were selected as one of...
Baby Loss Awareness Week activities and events
Baby Loss Awareness Week encourages everyone in the baby loss community, and beyond, to come together to remember and commemorate our much loved and missed babies. This year NHS Lanarkshire's three acute hospital sites will be lit up pink and blue from Thursday 9 to...
Health board launches new drive to tackle racism
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new initiative to take an active stance against racism. The health board’s first anti-racism plan aims to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for both staff and patients. The organisation’s new Anti-Racism Champion is Colin...
Public invited to attend NHS Lanarkshire Annual Review
Members of the public are invited to attend NHS Lanarkshire’s Annual Review, in person or online. The event, on Tuesday 28 October, gives the community an opportunity to hear about a range of developments to improve health services locally. The review will take place...
