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Social care workers taking action to keep everyone safe
Social care workers can protect themselves and the people they care for by getting their flu vaccination this winter. The flu season is already underway in Scotland with cases continuing to increase over the last couple of weeks. Every vaccination helps reduce the...
Public thanked for planning ahead of upcoming Easter weekend
The Lanarkshire public are being thanked for remembering to access the right care at the right place and for taking steps to ensure that, where they need it, they have an adequate supply of prescription medication ahead of the upcoming Easter weekend. The reminder...
Cabinet Secretary visits Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service
Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, visited NHS Lanarkshire yesterday to hear about the Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service. The Cabinet Secretary heard from clinical staff and patients about the positive impact the Rapid Cancer...
NHS Lanarkshire Celebrates Gift of Living Donation
NHS Lanarkshire is backing a national campaign which aims to raise awareness of the life-saving impact of living kidney donation. Living kidney donation plays a vital role in increasing donation and transplantation rates in Scotland, with a kidney from a living donor...
NHS Lanarkshire encourages people to take care of their wellbeing this winter
While the first month of 2024 is now over, it can still be a difficult time for many. NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging everyone to look after their physical and mental health, echoing guidance from the Scottish Government’s Principal Medical Officer for Mental Health....
Children and Young People Mental Health Directory of Services and Resources launched
A new directory dedicated to mental health services and resources developed specially for and with children and young people across Lanarkshire is now live. Developed by University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, the directory is a result of extensive...
First for foot care
With winter being the busiest time for the health service, it is good to know the quickest way to access the care you need. For foot issues, people can contact the NHS Lanarkshire podiatry hub directly - without the need for a doctor's referral. Nicola Smith, NHS...
