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NHS Lanarkshire urges extra care as icy weather increases risk of falls and injuries
NHS Lanarkshire is urging the public to take extra care during the winter months as icy conditions, shorter daylight hours, and cold weather can significantly increase the risk of falls and injuries. The current cold snap has seen a noticeable rise in patients...
NHS Lanarkshire showcases bold reform at national event
NHS Lanarkshire played a leading role at this year’s NHS Scotland Event, held on Monday 9 June at the Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde. Centred on the theme NHS Renewal: Protecting and Strengthening Scotland’s Health and Care Services, the...
Innovation, impact and inspection success at Blantyre LIFE
Blantyre LIFE, the pioneering ‘home for life’ care campus, marked its glowing inspection results by welcoming distinguished guests to tour the facility and meet staff and service users. Lady Susan Haughey CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, and South Lanarkshire’s...
First glimpse: eTriage at University Hospital Wishaw
Patients and visitors to University Hospital Wishaw will now catch the first glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system, with digital check-in kiosks being installed in the Emergency Department this week. While the kiosks are now in place, they will not be...
Friendly chats with Joe bring warmth and laughter to Hairmyres wards
A retired regional sales manager who felt “lonely, depressed and tearful” after the death of his wife has discovered a new lease of life by volunteering at University Hospital Hairmyres. Since August 2024, 82‑year‑old Joe Murdoch has been brightening patients’ days as...
Strategic Partnership Agreement with University of Glasgow
NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow have signed a new agreement to work closely together. This Strategic Partnership Agreement will help improve healthcare services, support new research and lead to better health for people living in Lanarkshire. By...
‘What might help?’ ensures the voices of North Lanarkshire’s unpaid carers are heard
Significant progress has been achieved in the first 12 months of the North Lanarkshire Carers Strategy 2024-2027. North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board’s Performance, Finance and Audit Committee welcomed the news and vowed to continue providing supports for the...
