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First Promise Development Officer Employed in Permanent Post
The Promise Scotland helps support the transformation of how Scotland cares for young people. NHS Lanarkshire is the first NHS Board in Scotland to have a permanent Promise Development Officer. Beth-Anne McDowall has joined NHS Lanarkshire who are committed to...
NHS Lanarkshire urging local residents to get vaccinated Â
It’s more important than ever that people across Lanarkshire, who are eligible, get their flu vaccination. Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing both in the community and hospital admissions. The flu vaccine is the best possible protection against the virus which...
Please Do Not Visit Patients If You Have been Unwell
Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing in the community and, as a result, in the number of people being admitted to hospital. People should not visit hospital if they have any signs of an illness, such as a cold or flu, or are experiencing symptoms like diarrhoea...
Five top tips for coping with winter stress
As we move through the heart of winter, many of us may find ourselves feeling the weight of shorter days, colder weather, and the unique challenges of this time of year. At NHS Lanarkshire, we recognise that looking after our mental health is just as important as...
Please Do Not Visit Patients If You Have Been Unwell
Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing in the community and, as a result, in the number of people being admitted to hospital. People should not visit hospital if they have any signs of an illness, such as a cold or flu, or are experiencing symptoms like diarrhoea...
Transformational approach to unscheduled care
As hospitals across the UK face well-publicised winter pressures, NHS Lanarkshire is calling on the public to access care through the right channels – and lean on the expertise of a multi-skilled team, working behind-the-scenes to provide support at the most...
Harvey lets the good times “Rolls” into his 100th year
Harvey Littlejohn has a life story as impressive as a Rolls-Royce engine and is still going strong at 99 years old, proving that the long and winding road of life can be as smooth as it is rewarding with the right care and attitude. The combination of a range of...