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Hair and beauty salons across Lanarkshire encouraged to support breastfeeding mums
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new initiative encouraging hairdressers and beauty salons across the region to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme. The project aims to create welcoming environments where new mothers can breastfeed comfortably and...
Graduates of District Nursing trainee programme to strengthen exemplary care provision
Award-winning community services in South Lanarkshire have been bolstered by the latest intake of qualified District Nurses (DNs). Over the last three years, South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership has welcomed a total of 20 DNs into its local...
Low Waters Medical Centre
Low Waters Medical Centre in Hamilton has been affected by IT system difficulties. Engineers from NHS Lanarkshire, as well as external telecoms suppliers, continue to work on site to resolve the problems. Dr Mark Russell, Medical Director of South Lanarkshire...
Please don’t visit relatives in hospital if you feel unwell
NHS Lanarkshire is asking hospital visitors to please avoid visiting relatives and friends in hospital if they are feeling unwell. The plea aims to curb any spread of contagious viral illnesses to help protect patients and staff and keep our hospitals safe. Ruth...
It’s OK to Ask
A new national campaign being rolled out across NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging patients to ask questions about their care and treatment The ‘It’s OK to Ask’ campaign supports patients to take an active role in their healthcare journey and centres around four key...
Pharmacy First for hay fever symptoms
Hay fever season is almost upon us and residents of Lanarkshire can help protect themselves by contacting their local pharmacy for advice and treatment. NHS Pharmacy First Scotland, provided by local community pharmacies across Scotland, serves as the first port of...
Jings, Crivvens! Braw new recruits join Lanarkshire’s health and social care team
The Broons © DC Thomson Ltd 2024 One of the nation’s most-loved families have been recruited by Lanarkshire health and care leaders. The Broons have been drafted in by NHS Lanarkshire and the area’s respective North and South University Health and Social Care...