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Staff arrange heartfelt hospital wedding
Staff at University Hospital Wishaw organised a deeply moving wedding ceremony for a terminally ill patient, making sure she could marry the love of her life. Colleagues from the Coronary Care Unit and Medical High Dependency Unit arranged the special ceremony for...
International Day of the Midwife
Today every midwife across Lanarkshire and beyond is being offered thanks from NHS Lanarkshire’s Executive Nurse Director ahead of International Day of the Midwife. Trudi Marshall, Executive Nurse Director has offered a personal thank you to midwives for their...
Support available for Lanarkshire teenagers during exam period
Young people across Lanarkshire are being reminded mental health and wellbeing support is available during the exam period. Sitting exams can be a time of great pressure for teenagers and their families, with many young people experiencing stress, anxiety or worries...
Celia completes Himalayan challenge to boost cancer screening and awareness
A public health expert has told of her adventurous Himalayan trekking challenge to help Scots beat bowel cancer. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Scotland’s National Programme Board Chair for Bowel Screening, described how she strode out at gruelling altitude to raise money for...
We’re recruiting – Consultant Stroke Physician
NHS Lanarkshire is looking to recruit a Consultant Stroke Physician for University Hospital Wishaw. Professor Mark Barber, Consultant in Geriatric Medicine and Stroke, said: “This is a great opportunity to join our progressive stroke service. We’re a research‑active...
Public encouraged to plan ahead and avoid reliance on out-of-hours services
NHS Lanarkshire is urging people to prepare in advance for any healthcare needs to help reduce demand on out-of-hours services. By ensuring they have enough essential medication and seeking medical advice early, residents can prevent unnecessary pressure on urgent...
Smoke-free spaces in Scotland celebrated as landmark law marks 20 years
Twenty years ago, on Sunday 26 March 2006, Scotland became one of the first countries in the world to pass a new UK-leading law to protect people from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke in indoor public spaces. Since its introduction, smoking rates in Scotland...
