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Minor Injury Unit for Fast, Expert Care
NHS Lanarkshire’s Minor Injury Units are open for non-life-threatening injuries between 9am and 9pm every day. People are encouraged to phone 111 before attending a Minor Injury Unit. Those who do will be given priority over those who walk-in - resulting in quicker...
Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch
Following the publication today (18 March) of the Fatal Accident Inquiry determination into the deaths of Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch, NHS Lanarkshire has issued the statement below: Â Trudi Marshall, Executive Nurse Director, NHS Lanarkshire,...
Tartan Nordic: A new chapter in healthcare collaboration
Senior health leaders from Denmark have visited Lanarkshire, establishing a strong new link in health care reform. The visitors, from Aalborg University Hospital, explored NHS Lanarkshire’s pioneering Flow Navigation Centre Plus (FNC+Plus), with a focus also on...
Jimmy’s story shines in McKillop Gardens’ glowing report
McKillop Gardens care home in East Kilbride has received glowing feedback in a recent unannounced inspection, reaffirming its commitment to providing exceptional care and support to residents. The positive report highlights the home’s strong leadership, dedicated...
Significant progress in tackling drug and alcohol issues across North Lanarkshire
The North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (NLADP) has reported further progress in reducing alcohol and drug-related harms across communities through its comprehensive support programmes and interventions. A report to North Lanarkshire Integration Joint...
Free programme helps families create a smoke-free home
NHS Lanarkshire’s Quit Your Way Team has launched its latest programme as part of a research study to support Lanarkshire families in creating a smoke-free home. The study aims to tackle the number of children breathing in second-hand smoke at home, and is being led...
Scotland’s First Breastfeeding Awareness Project Launched in North Lanarkshire Primary Schools
NHS Lanarkshire has completed Scotland’s first-ever school pilot project aimed at introducing children and young people to breastfeeding as the normal way to feed a baby. This ground breaking initiative is designed to introduce children to the concept of breastfeeding...