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Growth Pot empowers communities by driving engagement across North Lanarkshire
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire last week hosted its Participation Day at Cornerstone in Cumbernauld Town Centre, marking one year since the launch of its Engagement and Participation Strategy (2024-2027). The event brought together carers,...
NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive visits Kilbryde Hospice to reaffirm commitment to partnership working
NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive Louise Long visited Kilbryde Hospice to meet with staff and to reaffirm the health board’s commitment to working in partnership to provide the highest standard of equitable palliative and end-of-life care for people across Lanarkshire....
COVID baby Peyton can’t wait to start school
Little Peyton Maguire is happy, healthy and ready to start school – five years after she was thought be Scotland’s youngest COVID patient. Mum Tracy and dad AJ were shocked when NHS Lanarkshire staff diagnosed their three-week-old baby with the virus in April 2020. At...
New hospital project engineers learning opportunity for school students
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) website here: New hospital project engineers learning opportunity for school students
Blantyre LIFE leads the way in digital health and care innovation
Blantyre LIFE is setting a new benchmark for digital health and care innovation, following a visit by Health and Social Care Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray MSP, who praised the “real integration” of technology and community-based support. Mr Gray was welcomed by...
A fun-filled summer family day in Wishaw brings the community together
NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement team in Wishaw hosted a summer family fun day – Tea in the Garden - on Tuesday 29 July at University Hospital Wishaw’s King George V Community Garden. The vibrant and well-attended afternoon welcomed people of all ages for a free,...
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire appoints director of nursing
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire has appointed Joanne Jenkins as Director of Nursing, following a successful year serving as interim Director of Nursing. Joanne has worked as a nurse for 35 years, starting her career at Stonehouse Hospital and has...