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NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new Director of Dentistry
NHS Lanarkshire has welcomed the appointment of Geraldeen Irving as its new Director of Dentistry, strengthening leadership for dental services across the region. Geraldeen took up the role on 2 February 2026 and will provide strategic and clinical leadership across...
Poignant behind-the-scenes look at Lanarkshire’s award-winning Community Nursing (End of Life care) service
The late Mike Hobbs pictured with his granddaughter Zara & Gailene Cochrane, who manages the Lanark community nursing team with Morag Hobbs. End-of life care is one of the most poignant and sensitive areas of health and care delivery, especially during what can be...
Lanarkshire’s Health and Social Care Partnerships recognised in University Strategic Partnership Agreement
An ambitious partnership between a leading university and health and social care services aims to transform lives across Lanarkshire and Scotland. Leaders from all organisations met at Glasgow Caledonian University to mark the significance of this next exciting stage...
New recruits enhance out of hours’ service ahead of winter
NHS Lanarkshire’s primary care out of hours’ service has enhanced their team with the addition of new recruits ahead of winter. Dr Mike Coates, NHS Lanarkshire out of hours’ clinical director is delighted to welcome the new additions to his team over the past few...
North Lanarkshire nurses join King for royal birthday celebration
Two Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire nurses joined King Charles for his 75th birthday celebration at Buckingham Palace. Staff nurse Surekha Kanchana and senior charge nurse Jane Thomson, from University Hospital Wishaw’s children’s ward, were invited to join...
Power of Attorney (PoA) Day: Families across Lanarkshire urged to get ‘PoA proactive’
Families across Lanarkshire are being urged to be 'PoA proactive' to avoid additional stress and heartache in difficult situations. The plea comes as health and social care partners support National PoA Day, today. In the event of illness or accident, Power of...
Public meetings to focus on the future of two residential care homes
A series of public meetings is to be held focusing on the future of two residential care homes, Dewar House and McClymont House. The events, run by South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), are open to all members of the public, and participants...
