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NHS Lanarkshire commits £4 million to improve health of local population
Living a healthy, happy life for as long as possible for Lanarkshire residents can only be achieved by improving the health and wellbeing of the local population as well as preventing poor health. NHS Lanarkshire has committed to provide £4 million over a three-year...
Hunter Health Centre – Open Today
Following an electrical failure yesterday, Hunter Health Centre will reopen today. Anyone with an existing appointment for today should attend. Please be aware that the GP practices are open but will be exceptionally busy. If your call is a routine request such as a...
Families and carers across Lanarkshire thanked for helping loved ones leave hospital
Lanarkshire’s health and social care chief officers have thanked the families and carers of patients for their support in helping loved ones return home safely from hospital. As hospital and community services continue to manage winter pressures, both health and...
GP Practices and Pharmacies Open Across Lanarkshire
Several GP practices and community pharmacies across Lanarkshire will be open over the New Year public holidays. This additional capacity is in place to support patients during a traditionally busy period for health services and to help people access the right care at...
Patients and families praised for helping support vital hospital discharge programme
As health services experience sustained winter pressures, NHS Lanarkshire is using a system that helps patients get home as soon as possible and frees up vital capacity. The forward-thinking programme, Discharge without Delay (DwD), is run by NHS Lanarkshire supported...
Out-of-Hours Services Continue to Support Patients Across Lanarkshire This Winter
As winter pressures increase and GP practices close over the festive period, out-of-hours health services across Lanarkshire are continuing to provide urgent care and support to patients when it is most needed. The out-of-hours service is available during evenings,...
A&E for Life and Limb Emergencies
NHS Lanarkshire is urging residents to use A&E services only for life or limb threatening emergencies, helping ensure those who need urgent care receive it quickly. Dr Shona McLellan, Emergency Medicine Consultant at University Hospital Wishaw, said: “Our...
