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For all media enquiries contact the NHS Lanarkshire Communications Department by emailing media@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. Please note this media box is only monitored Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
If your media request is urgent, during office, please call us on 01698 752632.
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For media enquiries out of hours, including the bank holidays, please call the switchboard on 01236 748748 and ask for the on duty press officer.
Couple who lost one of their twin babies make poignant donation to hospital
A couple who experienced both joy and heartbreak over the birth of their twins have paid tribute to NHS staff who cared for them. Baby Freddie Whyte sadly passed away just hours after he and his twin sister, Marnie, were born at University Hospital Wishaw, home to NHS...
Minor Injuries Units Offer Prompt Care
NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging residents to use their local Minor Injury Unit (MIU) for prompt and efficient care for minor injuries. There are currently three MIUs in Lanarkshire - at University Hospital Hairmyres, University Hospital Monklands and University...
New Health Clinic Opens It’s Doors
This week we welcomed the first patients through the doors of our brand new £3.65 million state-of-the-art community health clinic in Chryston. The new larger community health clinic, part of the Chryston Community Hub, has been designed to replace the older, smaller...
‘From darkness to light’: The incredible difference being made behind closed doors at Blantyre LIFE
Pupils from nearby St Joseph's Primary sing to residents at the award-winning care campus The remarkable work within an award-winning care campus has been brought into sharp focus this Christmas – through the poignant story of one resident. Ann Burns says she has been...
Self-Care Tips for Managing Minor Illnesses at Home
As winter settles in with its inevitable seasonal viruses, Lanarkshire residents are reminded that sometimes, the road to recovery begins right at home. For those experiencing minor illnesses or less serious injuries, self-care can be the key to a swift recovery....
Xmas and New Year Communications Arrangements
The NHS Lanarkshire communications office will be closed on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 December 2023, as well as Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 January 2024. If you have an urgent media enquiry on those dates, you can phone the on call press officer via the University Hospital...
Comprehensive Winter Plan to Ensure Robust Healthcare Services
As the festive season approaches, NHS Lanarkshire has put in place a comprehensive winter plan designed to address the unique challenges posed by the colder months. Professor Jann Gardner, NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive, said: "We are committed to providing safe care...
