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Avoid the A&E Wait – Use a Minor Injury Unit
NHS Lanarkshire’s is reminding residents that their Minor Injury Units are open for non-life-threatening injuries between 9am and 9pm every day. People are encouraged to phone NHS 24 on 111 before attending a Minor Injury Unit. Those who do will be given priority over...
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...
Public thanked for keeping primary care out of hours’ service for urgent care only
NHS Lanarkshire would like to thank the public for accessing the right care at the right place to help ensure those who need the primary care out of hours’ service for urgent care get the treatment they need. Dr Mike Coates, NHS Lanarkshire out of hours’ clinical...
New team members devoted to supporting North Lanarkshire’s District Nurse and Mental Health teams
North Lanarkshire has welcomed 17 new assistant practitioners dedicated to providing a further layer of support for the multi-disciplinary teams working in the community. Joining the District Nurse and Community Mental Health teams, assistant practitioners are vital,...
It’s good to talk: Care Opinion strengthens dialogue with health and care services
A digital platform, where the public's experiences with health and care services can be shared, has gone live in South Lanarkshire. South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has officially launched Care Opinion, providing an online space...
