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NHS Lanarkshire urges extra care as icy weather increases risk of falls and injuries
NHS Lanarkshire is urging the public to take extra care during the winter months as icy conditions, shorter daylight hours, and cold weather can significantly increase the risk of falls and injuries. The current cold snap has seen a noticeable rise in patients...
Lanarkshire Mind Matters Offers Online Support to Ease January Blues
As January brings a fresh start to the year, it's common to feel a bit blue. Lanarkshire Mind Matters, a comprehensive online resource developed by NHS Lanarkshire’s Psychological Services, is ready to support Lanarkshire residents with mental health information,...
Still time to get the flu and Covid booster
There is still time for eligible Lanarkshire residents to get their winter Flu vaccine and Covid-19 booster. A number of our vaccination centres are still offering drop in clinics for the flu and Covid vaccinations that people can attend at a time that suits them....
Health & social care integration scheme consultation now live
NHS Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire Council are inviting people and organisations across the area to have their say on one of their key governance documents. The Public Bodies (Joint working) (Scotland) Act 2014 outlines arrangements for integrating health and...
New Director of Finance
Michael Breen has been successfully appointed as NHS Lanarkshire’s new Director of Finance. Michael will join Lanarkshire on 1 April 2024 from his current role as Director of Finance with NHS Golden Jubilee. He will take over from current Director of Finance Laura...
GP practices open extra hours in January
Many Lanarkshire GP practices will open on Saturdays throughout January 2024, extending the times patients can receive urgent medical care. Surgeries which have agreed to join the initiative will extend the times patients can receive care by opening on Saturday on the...
Minor Injuries Units Offer Prompt Care
NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging residents to use their local Minor Injury Unit (MIU) for prompt and efficient care for minor injuries. There are currently three MIUs in Lanarkshire - at University Hospital Hairmyres, University Hospital Monklands and University...
