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For all media enquiries contact the NHS Lanarkshire Communications Department by emailing media@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. Please note this media box is only monitored Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
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Hair and beauty salons across Lanarkshire encouraged to support breastfeeding mums
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new initiative encouraging hairdressers and beauty salons across the region to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme. The project aims to create welcoming environments where new mothers can breastfeed comfortably and...
Care at Home team are a story worth telling for sports journalist Dixon
Dixon Blackstock’s story is one of passion, resilience and gratitude. His journey — as a renowned sports journalist reporting on the world’s greatest stars to receiving support from the outstanding Rutherglen and Cambuslang Care at Home team — illustrates the power of...
Lanarkshire’s Frailty Strategy helping people live independently at home
University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire (UHSCNL) is marking the successful first year of its Frailty Strategy for 2024-29, aimed at helping older people across Lanarkshire maintain independence, good health, and remain living comfortably at home for...
Balanced budget to support sustainable health and social care
South Lanarkshire’s Integration Joint Board (IJB) has approved a balanced budget for 2025/26, ensuring that vital health and social care services continue to meet the needs of local communities. At yesterday’s (Tuesday 18 March) IJB meeting, members confirmed...
Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch
Following the publication today (18 March) of the Fatal Accident Inquiry determination into the deaths of Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch, NHS Lanarkshire has issued the statement below: Â Trudi Marshall, Executive Nurse Director, NHS Lanarkshire,...
Tartan Nordic: A new chapter in healthcare collaboration
Senior health leaders from Denmark have visited Lanarkshire, establishing a strong new link in health care reform. The visitors, from Aalborg University Hospital, explored NHS Lanarkshire’s pioneering Flow Navigation Centre Plus (FNC+Plus), with a focus also on...
Jimmy’s story shines in McKillop Gardens’ glowing report
McKillop Gardens care home in East Kilbride has received glowing feedback in a recent unannounced inspection, reaffirming its commitment to providing exceptional care and support to residents. The positive report highlights the home’s strong leadership, dedicated...
