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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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Stay safe in the sun this weekend
As weather forecasters predict a sustained spell of hot weather across Lanarkshire this weekend, health experts are advising people to remember to take care in the sun. Public Health specialists in Lanarkshire are advising people to take care in the sun, particularly...
First glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system at Monklands
Patients and visitors to University Hospital Monklands will now catch the first glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system, with digital check-in kiosks installed in the Emergency Department this week. While the kiosks are now in place, they will not be...
Minor Injury Unit for Fast, Expert Care
NHS Lanarkshire’s Minor Injury Units are open for non-life-threatening injuries between 9am and 9pm every day. People are encouraged to phone 111 before attending a Minor Injury Unit. Those who do will be given priority over those who walk-in - resulting in quicker...
Royal seal of approval for Lanarkshire’s pioneering brain injury rehabilitation centre
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has paid a special visit to the award-winning Briar Centre, recognising its leading role in brain injury rehabilitation and the transformative care it provides to patients and their families. Located within NHS Lanarkshire’s...
Cabinet Secretary hails incredible efforts of NHS Lanarkshire staff as “a source of hope”
Staff at NHS Lanarkshire’s Flow Navigation Centre Plus (FNC+Plus) have been praised by Health Secretary Neil Gray for their role in driving meaningful, people-centred reform across the health and care system. Mr Gray recently visited the FNC+ hub in Bothwell to mark...
The strength of community celebrated at Wellness in Wishaw event
Wednesday’s Wellness in Wishaw event was a roaring success with people from across the town coming together to explore the range of health and social care services on offer in the town. Hosted at the Houldsworth Centre, the day brought together a wide range of people...
Start of groundworks at site of new hospital
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the dedicated MRP website here: Start of groundworks at site of new hospital
