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Smoke-free spaces in Scotland celebrated as landmark law marks 20 years
Twenty years ago, on Sunday 26 March 2006, Scotland became one of the first countries in the world to pass a new UK-leading law to protect people from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke in indoor public spaces. Since its introduction, smoking rates in Scotland...
Patients and families praised for helping support vital hospital discharge programme
As health services experience sustained winter pressures, NHS Lanarkshire is using a system that helps patients get home as soon as possible and frees up vital capacity. The forward-thinking programme, Discharge without Delay (DwD), is run by NHS Lanarkshire supported...
Out-of-Hours Services Continue to Support Patients Across Lanarkshire This Winter
As winter pressures increase and GP practices close over the festive period, out-of-hours health services across Lanarkshire are continuing to provide urgent care and support to patients when it is most needed. The out-of-hours service is available during evenings,...
A&E for Life and Limb Emergencies
NHS Lanarkshire is urging residents to use A&E services only for life or limb threatening emergencies, helping ensure those who need urgent care receive it quickly. Dr Shona McLellan, Emergency Medicine Consultant at University Hospital Wishaw, said: “Our...
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...
Video tells story of preparatory site works for new hospital
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) website here: Video tells story of preparatory site works for Lanarkshire’s new hospital
Pharmacies open across Lanarkshire throughout the festive period
NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging people to plan ahead and use community pharmacies over the festive period, with several pharmacies open on the public holidays on 25 and 26 December 2024 and 1 and 2 January 2025. Community pharmacies play a vital role in supporting...
