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McKillop Gardens shows what good care looks like in everyday life
“It’s been perfect here,” Peggy said. “They are just very kind and caring and I want for nothing. I am very well looked after.” For Peggy Wallace, life at McKillop Gardens care home in East Kilbride is about feeling a sense of home, being listened to and genuinely...
Judo inspired programme supports residents to prevent falls this winter
An innovative new programme, delivered throughout the colder months late last year, provided vital support to people across Lanarkshire who were at greater risk of falling. NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement Team worked alongside Hamilton Judo Club for Inclusion and...
Independent spirit helping Moira get back in the fast lane
Moira Gardner celebrated her 89th birthday in unforgettable style – taking her very first ride on a motorbike while visiting family in Australia. Now fast approaching her 91st birthday, Moira remains determined to make the most of every day. That same spirit is...
GP practices announce upgrade to new digital system
GP practices in Cambuslang and Rutherglen are pleased to announce a transitioning to a new, state‑of‑the‑art GP computer system, marking an important upgrade in how local primary care services operate. The transition will begin on Friday 23 January 2026 at Stonelaw...
Locals urged to get their smear test
NHS Lanarkshire is urging everyone who is eligible to go for their potentially life-saving smear test. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins on Monday, putting a spotlight on the importance of the test. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Public Health,...
New leadership for NHS Lanarkshire’s research and innovation work
NHS Lanarkshire has made a new appointment to continue its successful research and innovation work. Professor W Gordon Mackay has joined the health board as new Director of Research, Innovation & Academic Partnerships. Known as Gordie, he took up his role on 5...
Act Now – Protect Yourself and Those You Care About
As nurseries open their doors after the festive period, our vaccination team are travelling across Lanarkshire offering the flu vaccine to those children who missed out at the last visits This is the first year NHS Lanarkshire has provided the flu vaccine in nursery...
