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Locals urged to get their smear test
NHS Lanarkshire is urging everyone who is eligible to go for their potentially life-saving smear test. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins on Monday, putting a spotlight on the importance of the test. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Public Health,...
Scotland’s first NHS staff orchestra
NHS Lanarkshire has struck a chord with the launch of its very own staff orchestra. The orchestra, which is thought to be the first NHS staff orchestra in Scotland, was the brainchild of Dr Evelyn Ferguson, Consultant Obstetrician, at University Hospital Wishaw....
Health boards join forces to support pregnant women to quit smoking
NHS Lanarkshire’s Quit Your Way team has joined forces with Public Health Scotland, NHS 24, and health boards across the country to launch a new social media campaign encouraging pregnant women to quit smoking. Raising awareness of the free support available to...
Recruiting for new frailty unit at University Hospital Wishaw
University Hospital Wishaw is expanding services for older people with frailty by creating a new frailty assessment unit. As part of this, the hospital is looking to recruit a range of dedicated healthcare professionals to join the team. Staff are being recruited...
Smart TVs bring families closer in South Lanarkshire care homes
Residents at a South Lanarkshire Council care home are seeing their loved ones in a whole new light – thanks to a pioneering digital inclusion project that’s turning televisions into lifelines for connection and care. David Walker Gardens Care Home in Rutherglen is...
Robotic Surgery in Lanarkshire Reaches Milestone
The robotic surgical team at University Hospital Hairmyres (UHH) were celebrating a major milestone last week after completing the 500th surgical procedure since robotic-assisted surgery was introduced in 2022. DaVinci robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) was initially only...
NHS Lanarkshire signs Armed Forces Covenant to reaffirm commitment to service community
NHS Lanarkshire has formally signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing its pledge to support members of the Armed Forces Community, veterans and their families. The signing ceremony took place this week at NHS Lanarkshire headquarters, with incoming Veterans’...
