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Pharmacies open across Lanarkshire throughout the festive period
NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging people to plan ahead and use community pharmacies over the festive period, with several pharmacies open on the public holidays on 25 and 26 December 2024 and 1 and 2 January 2025. Community pharmacies play a vital role in supporting...
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...
Celebrating the impact of Family Support Hubs in South Lanarkshire
An innovative approach is helping support families and improve outcomes for children and parents. South Lanarkshire’s Family Support Hubs are multi-disciplinary teams that provide whole family support to babies, children, young people and their families across South...
Know Where to Turn: Urgent Out of Hours Service Here to Help
With winter putting extra pressure on healthcare services, NHS Lanarkshire is reminding residents that its urgent Primary Care Out of Hours Service is here to support urgent medical needs when GP practices are closed. This vital service ensures you get the care you...
Council and health board join forces to put road and hospital plans on route to success
For our latest media release on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the story on the dedicated MRP website here: Council and health board join forces to put road and hospital plans on route to success
Local School Pupils Create Smoke-Free Mural for Hospital
Image - L to R - Marie McKeown, Green Health Partnership Manager and Karen Mather, Team Leader – Quit Your Way. Local pupils from various primary schools created an eye-catching mural within NHS Lanarkshire’s new King George V Community Garden, at University Hospital...
