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Celia takes on Himalayan challenge to boost cancer screening and awareness
A public health expert is set for an adventurous Himalayan trekking challenge to help Scots beat bowel cancer. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Scotland’s National Programme Board Chair for Bowel Screening, is putting aside her concerns about tough camping conditions and...
Ministerial Annual Review
Members of the public are invited to attend NHS Lanarkshire’s Ministerial Annual Review on Monday 4 November 2024 to hear about a range of developments to improve health services locally. Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, will be...
Nicholas McDonald’s poignant tribute to NHS staff at special performance
Singing sensation Nicholas McDonald has made a poignant tribute to NHS Lanarkshire staff at an awards evening. The star, who rose to global fame on The X Factor, opened NHS Lanarkshire’s Staff Awards, highlighting exceptional compassion, expertise and the profound...
Staff honoured at special awards ceremony
Dedicated health and social care workers from across NHS Lanarkshire were honoured at a special awards ceremony last night. The annual staff awards recognises the hard work and compassion of remarkable individuals and teams who make a real difference to the lives of...
NHS Lanarkshire is turning pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024
People will see NHS Lanarkshire’s hospitals lit up pink and blue to show support for Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 to 15 October). Baby Loss Awareness Week, now in its 22nd year, helps to unite the pregnancy and baby loss community and to increase understanding of the...
Partnership working at the heart of a fresh commitment to high-quality palliative and end-of-life care
NHS Lanarkshire and Kilbryde Hospice have set out their commitment to a new era of joint working to sustain the highest standard of equitable palliative and end-of-life care for patients. The partners have worked together closely since the earliest days of the South...
Construction starts on futuristic facility to aid engagement on new hospital
Visit the dedicated Monklands Replacement Project website to read this story at this link Construction starts on futuristic facility to aid engagement on new hospital
