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Community voices shaping tomorrow’s health and social care services today
South Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) has highlighted the impact of lived and living experiences in helping develop local health and social care services – with the South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Forum (HSCF) recognised as providing a key...
Local School Pupils Create Smoke-Free Mural for Hospital
Image - L to R - Marie McKeown, Green Health Partnership Manager and Karen Mather, Team Leader – Quit Your Way. Local pupils from various primary schools created an eye-catching mural within NHS Lanarkshire’s new King George V Community Garden, at University Hospital...
Over 670 Lanarkshire Businesses Join Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme
NHS Lanarkshire has achieved a significant milestone, with more than 670 businesses across the region now signed up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme. The Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme promotes positive experiences for breastfeeding mothers while...
New hospital will bring healthcare benefits to all of Lanarkshire
Read our latest media release on the new University Hospital Monklands at the dedicated MRP website - New hospital will bring healthcare benefits to all of Lanarkshire
Local Primary School choir brings joy to Blantyre LIFE
Residents and staff at Blantyre LIFE were treated to a heart-warming performance from pupils of nearby St Joseph’s Primary School on Friday. The P6 choir performed classic Scottish songs, including ‘Donald, Where’s Your Troosers?’ and ‘Will Ye Go Lassie Go’ — bringing...
Historic Milestone for Infant Health: Breastfeeding Rates in North Lanarkshire Exceed 50% for the First Time
A significant milestone in infant health has been reached in Lanarkshire, as 50.7% of babies born in North Lanarkshire were breastfed. This marks the first time the area has surpassed the benchmark of 50%, reflecting a growing awareness of the benefits of...
Health board highlights its sustainability successes
A new report details the steps NHS Lanarkshire is taking to tackle climate change and meet environmental challenges. NHS Lanarkshire’s Climate Emergency and Sustainability Annual Report for 2023/24 shows a host of successes. “It’s been another great year for us in...