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Simple steps can help reduce falls
People across Lanarkshire are being urged to take simple, practical steps to reduce their risk of falling – as part of NHS Lanarkshire’s activity during Falls Prevention Week (22–26 September). Falls are a leading cause of injury, loss of independence and hospital...
Flurry of heart-warming messages as health and care staff deal with unyielding winter pressure
The public have been thanked for their ‘heart-warming’ thoughts and sentiment as health and social care services contend with unyielding pressures. Health and social care leaders revealed they have received a flurry of kind and well-wishing correspondence from local...
Local doctors receive prestigious fellowship award
Two local doctors have been awarded prestigious fellowships of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). Dr Mike Coates, Clinical Director for the NHS Lanarkshire primary care out-of-hours service and Dr Kieran Dinwoodie, a local GP received the highest level...
Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire cost of living helpline now available
A dedicated helpline devoted to supporting North Lanarkshire residents impacted by the cost of living crisis is set to be expanded in the coming weeks. On Wednesday 30 November, at a meeting of the North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board, members heard the cost of...
All eligible care home residents receive Covid-19 booster and Flu vaccines
NHS Lanarkshire has now competed administering the latest dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to eligible care home residents. The first health board in Scotland to vaccinate care home residents against Covid-19, NHS Lanarkshire has now vaccinated more than 3,000 residents...
Nurses careers event at HMP Shotts health centre
A careers event with a difference is taking place this month (Monday, 24 October) showcasing the unique job opportunities for registered nurses and final year nursing students at Shotts prison. The event will give nurses the chance to visit the health centre at HMP...
Legislation providing smoke-free area outside NHS hospital buildings
The Prohibition of Smoking Outside Hospital Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2022, bans smoking within a 15-metres of NHS Lanarkshire hospital buildings. Second-hand smoke can drift from the main entrances to hospital departments which is harmful to all. The...
