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Eligible People Urged to Take Up COVID-19 Vaccine This Spring
The NHS Lanarkshire Vaccination Team is urging everyone offered a COVID-19 vaccine this spring to come forward, get vaccinated and stay protected because COVID-19 is still circulating. Last summer in Scotland, there were more than 10,000 reported cases of COVID-19 and...
Ambitious Plan to Improve Patient Flow and Care
NHS Lanarkshire has launched Operation FLOW – a positive and ambitious plan to reduce service pressures and improve patient care and experience. Plans are developing rapidly across the whole health and care system in Lanarkshire to reset our system to improve flow...
NHS Lanarkshire recognised for incorporating green health initiatives in patient care
Research shows that spending time outdoors plays an important role in improving our overall health and wellbeing. NHS Lanarkshire supports residents to access opportunities within local greenspace, parks and nature to further support their mental and physical health....
HMP Shotts health centre to host nurses’ careers event
A careers event showcasing the unique job opportunities for registered nurses and final year nursing students at Shotts prison is taking place next month. The event will give nurses the chance to visit the health centre at HMP Shotts and learn about multi-disciplinary...
Act now to play your part in shaping North Lanarkshire’s health and social care services
Time is running out for North Lanarkshire residents to make their views known on the shape of local health and social care services over the next three years. Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire is currently engaging on its draft Strategic Commissioning Plan...
Significant pressure on hospital services – “Help Us to Help You”
The challenges facing NHS services being reported across the country are significantly affecting NHS Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is asking every member of the public to consider all suitable alternatives before calling an ambulance or coming directly to the emergency...
GPs extend opening hours
Many Lanarkshire GP practices will open extra hours on Saturdays throughout the month of January 2023, extending the times patients can receive care. Local residents should check with their GP practice if it has specific arrangements for extended hours on a Saturday...
