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GP practices ready to support patients across Lanarkshire this winter
With winter illnesses on the rise, GP practices across Lanarkshire are reassuring patients that a full team of professionals is available to provide the right care. Practice teams are working hard to ensure people with the most urgent health needs are seen quickly,...
South Lanarkshire health and social care teams shortlisted as national awards finalists
The excellence and professionalism of health and social care services in South Lanarkshire has been recognised ahead of Thursday’s Scottish Health Awards. A wide array of services and staff across Lanarkshire, including South Lanarkshire University Health and Social...
Child Flu Vaccinations
Dr Henry Prempeh, Health Protection Consultant and Immunisation Co-ordinator is urging parents and carers to ensure their child gets their flu vaccine this winter. The flu vaccine is usually given as a painless nasal spray and is a safe way to help protect your child...
Hospital staff baffled by wedding ring mystery
Hospital staff are hoping to solve a mystery after a wedding ring was found inside an air conditioning unit. Baffled engineers uncovered the band of gold (pictured above) when they were servicing the unit in a technical room (pictured above) that supports an MRI...
UWS and NHS Lanarkshire Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Tackling NHS recruitment challenges and advancing digital healthcare solutions will be at the heart of a continued partnership between University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and NHS Lanarkshire as both organisations have signed a partnership extension. Since its...
Battling mum praises innovative health team after second fight back from adversity
An inspiring mum who beat cancer has now made a remarkable comeback from a stroke – thanks to an innovative health team who coordinated support in her own home. Blantyre battler Katrina Morrison, who saw off cancer in 2018 after a six-year fight, recently experienced...
Stay protected this winter: flu and Covid-19 vaccination programme underway
With winter fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself and those around you from flu and Covid-19. Residents across Lanarkshire are now receiving appointments for flu vaccinations and Covid-19 boosters, depending on their eligibility....
