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NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new Director of Dentistry
NHS Lanarkshire has welcomed the appointment of Geraldeen Irving as its new Director of Dentistry, strengthening leadership for dental services across the region. Geraldeen took up the role on 2 February 2026 and will provide strategic and clinical leadership across...
Supporting young families and tackling child poverty
In South Lanarkshire, a dedicated team is helping transform the futures of young mothers and their children. The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) is an evidence-based programme designed to support young parents early in life. It is making significant strides in reducing...
First glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system at Hairmyres
Patients and visitors to University Hospital Hairmyres 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...
Hair and beauty salons across Lanarkshire encouraged to support breastfeeding mums
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new initiative encouraging hairdressers and beauty salons across the region to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme. The project aims to create welcoming environments where new mothers can breastfeed comfortably and...
South Lanarkshire care homes mark VE Day 80th anniversary with heart-warming celebrations
Care homes across South Lanarkshire paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of VE Day with joyful, community-spirited celebrations that brought residents, families and staff together in remembrance and reflection. A variety of events took place across care homes run by...
Home support service brings VE Day anniversary celebrations to residents’ homes
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day by arranging special home-based celebrations for service users unable to attend community events. The partnership’s home support team was aware not everyone could join public...
Chief Executive praises staff after first week in post
NHS Lanarkshire’s new Chief Executive, Louise Long MBE, has completed her first week in post. Louise spent time visiting frontline health and care services and meeting with the staff delivering those services in both primary and secondary care settings. Reflecting on...
