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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...
Lanarkshire’s Frailty Strategy helping people live independently at home
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire (UHSCNL) is marking the successful first year of its Frailty Strategy for 2024-29, aimed at helping older people across Lanarkshire maintain independence, good health, and remain living comfortably at home for...
Balanced budget to support sustainable health and social care
South Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) has approved a balanced budget for 2025/26, ensuring that vital health and social care services continue to meet the needs of local communities. At yesterday’s (Tuesday 18 March) IJB meeting, members confirmed...
Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch
Following the publication today (18 March) of the Fatal Accident Inquiry determination into the deaths of Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch, NHS Lanarkshire has issued the statement below: Â Trudi Marshall, Executive Nurse Director, NHS Lanarkshire,...
Tartan Nordic: A new chapter in healthcare collaboration
Senior health leaders from Denmark have visited Lanarkshire, establishing a strong new link in health care reform. The visitors, from Aalborg University Hospital, explored NHS Lanarkshire’s pioneering Flow Navigation Centre Plus (FNC+Plus), with a focus also on...
Jimmy’s story shines in McKillop Gardens’ glowing report
McKillop Gardens care home in East Kilbride has received glowing feedback in a recent unannounced inspection, reaffirming its commitment to providing exceptional care and support to residents. The positive report highlights the home’s strong leadership, dedicated...
Significant progress in tackling drug and alcohol issues across North Lanarkshire
The North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (NLADP) has reported further progress in reducing alcohol and drug-related harms across communities through its comprehensive support programmes and interventions. A report to North Lanarkshire Integration Joint...