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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.
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Fast, Easy Relief from Hay Fever
As hay fever season begins, people are being encouraged to head straight to a local pharmacy, shop or supermarket for fast, effective relief from symptoms. There is no need to wait for a GP appointment - a box of effective hay fever tablets (antihistamines) can cost...
New team members devoted to supporting North Lanarkshire’s District Nurse and Mental Health teams
North Lanarkshire has welcomed 17 new assistant practitioners dedicated to providing a further layer of support for the multi-disciplinary teams working in the community. Joining the District Nurse and Community Mental Health teams, assistant practitioners are vital,...
It’s good to talk: Care Opinion strengthens dialogue with health and care services
A digital platform, where the public's experiences with health and care services can be shared, has gone live in South Lanarkshire. South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has officially launched Care Opinion, providing an online space...
New winter health hub to help direct patients to most appropriate care
A new Winter Health Hub has been launched, designed to help Lanarkshire residents access a wide range of healthcare services this winter. The online hub provides a centralised portal, outlining the healthcare options available to help people to seek the right care in...
Vaccination Drop In Clinics
Residents of Lanarkshire who have yet to receive their flu vaccine or COVID-19 booster can now access one of the ‘drop-in’ clinics at any of our vaccination centres without a prior appointment. For details on the clinic locations and operational times, please visit...
NHS Lanarkshire works with South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture to support a Tobacco-Free Generation
NHS Lanarkshire has supported South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) to sign up to Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-Free Generation, the initiative created to help reduce the harm caused by smoking and stub it out completely by 2034. SLLC now joins a wealth of...
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes 60 international healthcare professionals
NHS Lanarkshire has recruited 60 international healthcare professionals, as part of an NHS Scotland recruitment initiative. 57 talented nurses and three dedicated allied health professionals from across the globe have begun work within services across Lanarkshire....
