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New Monklands: Q&A update on staff engagement
NEW UPDATE 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 We have updated the Monklands Replacement Project question and answer section with information on staff engagement. The updated Q&A is available here – https://www.monklands.org/reset-phase-q-and-a/ We will regularly review and update...
New Monklands: update to questions and answers
NEW UPDATE 2 SEPTEMBER 2026 We have updated the Monklands Replacement Project question and answer on project spend with the latest figure on how much has been invested in the project to date. The updated Q&A is available here -...
New Monklands: update to questions and answers
NEW UPDATE 27 AUGUST 2026 We have updated the Monklands Replacement Project questions and answers on the project website with information about public engagement. The updated Q&A is available here - https://www.monklands.org/reset-phase-q-and-a/
Bloods and go service continues to expand across Lanarkshire
Patients across Lanarkshire now have even greater access to convenient blood testing services, as the drop-in Bloods and go programme continues to expand. The service, which allows patients to have blood tests without the need for an appointment, will be available in...
Privacy Pram to Support Parents Experiencing Baby Loss
A Hamilton family who experienced the devastating loss of their daughter have donated a special privacy pram to University Hospital Wishaw. Laura Finlay and her partner, Barry Gordon, purchased the first privacy pram for use within the hospital following the...
New Monklands: eager pupils learn about construction and healthcare
For our latest story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) website here: Eager pupils learn about construction and healthcare at Summer Schools
People invited to help shape how health and care is delivered across Lanarkshire
People across Lanarkshire are being invited to comment on the refreshed version of Our Health Together, NHS Lanarkshire's long-term strategy for improving health and care. Originally developed through extensive engagement with patients, carers, staff, communities,...
