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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...
Horrific accident inspired Simon to become hospital volunteer
A man who experienced a devastating quad bike accident that led to the amputation of his leg has now turned his personal challenges into a mission to help others as a volunteer with NHS Lanarkshire. As a dedicated volunteer at University Hospital Hairmyres, Simon Hall...
Timeless moments of compassion – making up a colossal 900-year career span
A group of nurses who have accumulated nearly 900 years of experience have revealed some of the moving moments behind their colossal, collective career span. Thirty-four South Lanarkshire community nurses recently received the prestigious Queen’s Nursing Institute...
New Carers Strategy for North Lanarkshire launched at Commitment to Carers Conference
North Lanarkshire’s new Carers Strategy for the next three years was launched yesterday (Thursday, 23 May) at a Commitment to Carers Conference bringing together carers, carer services, and senior health and social care staff. Organised by University Health &...
New community garden opened at University Hospital Wishaw
Relaxing, planting flowers or vegetables or having a cuppa: these are just some of the activities on the menu at the newly opened King George V Community Garden. The ribbon was cut yesterday on the new greenspace at University Hospital Wishaw as part of the Green...
Volunteer with NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire is set to welcome dedicated volunteers who will help provide excellent support to the people of Lanarkshire. As part of an innovative recruitment drive, those with an interest in helping with NHS Lanarkshire are being encouraged to volunteer to support...
International Nurses Day: Our Nurses, Our Future
Today, every nurse across Lanarkshire and beyond is being offered thanks from NHS Lanarkshire’s Executive Nurse Director ahead of International Nurses Day 2024 this Sunday. Eddie Docherty, Executive Nurse Director, has offered a personal thank you to nurses across the...