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McKillop Gardens shows what good care looks like in everyday life
“It’s been perfect here,” Peggy said. “They are just very kind and caring and I want for nothing. I am very well looked after.” For Peggy Wallace, life at McKillop Gardens care home in East Kilbride is about feeling a sense of home, being listened to and genuinely...
GP practices ready to support patients across Lanarkshire this winter
With winter illnesses on the rise, GP practices across Lanarkshire are reassuring patients that a full team of professionals is available to provide the right care. Practice teams are working hard to ensure people with the most urgent health needs are seen quickly,...
Lanarkshire residents encouraged to attend medication reviews
NHS Lanarkshire’s Primary Care Pharmacy Team is encouraging local people to make the most of their medicines and attend medication reviews (also called polypharmacy reviews), when invited. All GP practices in Lanarkshire now have access to pharmacists, pharmacy...
Local pharmacists urge the public to ‘think pharmacy first’ this winter
A Lanarkshire community pharmacist is encouraging people across the area to make their local pharmacy their first stop for advice and treatment this winter. Pharmacies can give fast, expert help for many common winter illnesses — such as coughs, colds, sore ears and...
Have your say on Women’s Services
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a survey to gather feedback from women and families on Community Midwifery, Maternity, Neonatal, Gynaecology and Women’s Health Services. These views will help shape future services and ensure they meet the needs of those who matter most....
Public appeal as behind-the-scenes film reveals 24/7 team keeping care flowing
As winter pressures intensify across the UK, NHS Lanarkshire is urging the public to access care through the correct channels. The reminder comes as the Health Board highlights the vital work of a multi-skilled team whose decisions help keep hospitals focused on...
Plans for new hospital go to Scottish Government for final approval
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) website here: Plans for new hospital go to Scottish Government for final approval
