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Families and carers across Lanarkshire thanked for helping loved ones leave hospital
Lanarkshire’s health and social care chief officers have thanked the families and carers of patients for their support in helping loved ones return home safely from hospital. As hospital and community services continue to manage winter pressures, both health and...
Expanded Drop-In Access for Flu Vaccinations in Lanarkshire
Flu has arrived early and is spreading fast across Scotland. The number of people admitted to hospital is already higher than previous years, and cases are rising every week. Flu spreads easily when people mix indoors at family gatherings, parties, and festive events....
Advocacy Plan delivers 31% funding increase for North Lanarkshire residents
Advocacy services in North Lanarkshire have received a huge boost with a 31% increase in funding for the next five years. North Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) this week approved the Lanarkshire Advocacy Plan 2025–2030. As a result, investment in advocacy...
Lanarkshire exceeds national breastfeeding target as new statistics show significant improvement
Lanarkshire is celebrating a major milestone after achieving the highest breastfeeding figures recorded, reflecting sustained progress across services, communities and partners. The data was revealed in the latest Infant Feeding Statistics (2024/25), published by...
GP practices ready to support patients across Lanarkshire this winter
With winter illnesses on the rise, GP practices across Lanarkshire are reassuring patients that a full team of professionals is available to provide the right care. Practice teams are working hard to ensure people with the most urgent health needs are seen quickly,...
Lanarkshire residents encouraged to attend medication reviews
NHS Lanarkshire’s Primary Care Pharmacy Team is encouraging local people to make the most of their medicines and attend medication reviews (also called polypharmacy reviews), when invited. All GP practices in Lanarkshire now have access to pharmacists, pharmacy...
Local pharmacists urge the public to ‘think pharmacy first’ this winter
A Lanarkshire community pharmacist is encouraging people across the area to make their local pharmacy their first stop for advice and treatment this winter. Pharmacies can give fast, expert help for many common winter illnesses — such as coughs, colds, sore ears and...
