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First glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system at Monklands
Patients and visitors to University Hospital Monklands will now catch the first glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system, with digital check-in kiosks installed in the Emergency Department this week. While the kiosks are now in place, they will not be...
Wellness in Wishaw event – bringing community and care together
Everyone is invited to the fantastic Wellness in Wishaw event on Wednesday, 09 April, a gathering dedicated to showcasing local health, wellbeing, and social care services available in our community. People across North Lanarkshire are welcome to join the exciting and...
Lanarkshire prepares for eTriage rollout
NHS Lanarkshire is set to introduce eTriage, a digital check-in and triage system designed to enhance patient safety. eTriage is an easy-to-use yet advanced digital system that involves the patient self-registering when they arrive in an Emergency Department. It...
Positive progress on mental health services in Lanarkshire
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, which hosts mental health services across Lanarkshire, has released an update on the delivery of its Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan, highlighting significant progress in making it easier for people to access...
Care at Home team are a story worth telling for sports journalist Dixon
Dixon Blackstock’s story is one of passion, resilience and gratitude. His journey — as a renowned sports journalist reporting on the world’s greatest stars to receiving support from the outstanding Rutherglen and Cambuslang Care at Home team — illustrates the power of...
Lanarkshire’s Frailty Strategy helping people live independently at home
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire (UHSCNL) is marking the successful first year of its Frailty Strategy for 2024-29, aimed at helping older people across Lanarkshire maintain independence, good health, and remain living comfortably at home for...
Balanced budget to support sustainable health and social care
South Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) has approved a balanced budget for 2025/26, ensuring that vital health and social care services continue to meet the needs of local communities. At yesterday’s (Tuesday 18 March) IJB meeting, members confirmed...