News
Stay up to date with our most recent news
Media Enquiries
Office hours
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.
Out of hours
For media enquiries out of hours, including the bank holidays, please call the switchboard on 01236 748748 and ask for the on duty press officer.
Blantyre LIFE wins prestigious national award
Blantyre LIFE, South Lanarkshire’s innovative intermediate care service, has won the prestigious Integrated Care Award at Scotland’s Health Awards 2025, recognising its transformative impact on recovery, independence and dignity. Blantyre LIFE delivers a...
Comprehensive Winter Plan to Ensure Robust Healthcare Services
As the festive season approaches, NHS Lanarkshire has put in place a comprehensive winter plan designed to address the unique challenges posed by the colder months. Professor Jann Gardner, NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive, said: "We are committed to providing safe care...
GPs Opening Extra Hours
Many Lanarkshire GP practices will also open extra hours during the festive period, extending the times patients can access urgent medical care. Typically, this will involve many practices opening on the Public Holidays of Tuesday 26th December 2023 and Tuesday 2nd...
Daniel given TWO guards of honour as he begins journey home
Patient Daniel Dixon was given TWO guards of honour as he left University Hospital Hairmyres to begin his journey home. 20-year-old Daniel from Blantyre suffered a devastating head injury following a road traffic accident, resulting in him being in Hairmyres since May...
Community Pharmacies Support Over Festive Period
Pharmacies across Lanarkshire have joined forces to ensure that residents have access to an open pharmacy throughout the festive period. As we approach and prepare for the festive holidays, Community Pharmacies can be a great first port of call for healthcare advice...
Stay Safe During the Party Season
As we head into the busiest weekend for festive parties and Xmas nights out, NHS Lanarkshire’s executive medical director, Dr Chris Deighan, is urging Lanarkshire residents to stay safe during the party season. Christmas and New Year is a time to celebrate with...
Whole-system and dynamic Winter Plan set out
The public has been asked for their ongoing support as details of robust measures to deal with winter pressures have been published. Members of the South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) were updated today on whole system actions in place to contend with the...
