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Immersive Suite gives virtual reality vision of Scotland’s most advanced hospital
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the dedicated MRP website here: Immersive Suite gives virtual reality vision of Scotland’s most advanced hospital
Self-care advice issued for thousands of Lanarkshire people self-isolating
With Covid cases and hospitalisations rising fast in Lanarkshire over the past week, NHS Lanarkshire today issued self-care advice for people sick at home with Covid or one of the other common winter illnesses. Speaking about the advice issued today, Dr Linda Findlay,...
Changes to hospital visiting arrangements
NHS Lanarkshire is making further changes to visiting arrangements across hospitals to ensure patient safety as cases of Omicron continue to rise in the community, including an increase in cases in the over 60s. We have made the decision to return to one visitor at a...
Neonatal collaboration ensures preterm babies get care they need
Collaborative work across health boards ensures preterm babies get the neonatal care they need. Given the current significant capacity issues, availability of intensive care cots and overall pressure on the system, neonatal units throughout the country are working...
Public urged to play their part following cases of Omicron in Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire is urging the public to play their part in reducing the spread of Covid-19, following cases of the new Omicron variant being identified in Lanarkshire. Dr Femi Oshin, NHS Lanarkshire Covid-19 public health tactical lead, said: "With the emergence of...
GPs across Lanarkshire are open but delivering care in a different way
NHS Lanarkshire has thanked GPs for their commitment and professionalism as they help manage significant pressures across health services. This has included beginning to manage children and some other patients who are unwell with respiratory or Covid-19 symptoms. The...
Staff Autumn Vaccination Programme
The Autumn vaccination programme has now commenced. Lanarkshire health and social care staff (including independent contractors) are now being invited to book an appointment to receive their annual flu vaccination and Covid Booster vaccination (if eligible). Those...