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New hospital garden opened to support children and young people’s mental health
NHS Lanarkshire has created a vibrant outdoor space to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people at Hamilton’s Udston Hospital. The health board’s Green Health Partnership (GHP) has teamed up with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health...
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...
Free programme helps families create a smoke-free home
NHS Lanarkshire’s Quit Your Way Team has launched its latest programme as part of a research study to support Lanarkshire families in creating a smoke-free home. The study aims to tackle the number of children breathing in second-hand smoke at home, and is being led...
Scotland’s First Breastfeeding Awareness Project Launched in North Lanarkshire Primary Schools
NHS Lanarkshire has completed Scotland’s first-ever school pilot project aimed at introducing children and young people to breastfeeding as the normal way to feed a baby. This ground breaking initiative is designed to introduce children to the concept of breastfeeding...
Couple who lost baby create new hospital haven for other grieving parents
A couple who lost their baby daughter have helped create a special hospital room where other bereaved parents can share a haven of peace and quiet as they grieve. Greg and Suzanne Russell raised funds in memory of their baby, Lily, who was born prematurely at 24 weeks...
‘Phenomenal’ Blantyre LIFE supports 200 through reablement
Blantyre LIFE has delivered ‘phenomenal’ care, supporting 200 people through reablement while significantly reducing length of stay in its first full year of operation. A special event was held to mark the anniversary of the pioneering housing and care campus that...
