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Flu awareness – older people at risk
As the flu season draws closer there are a number of people in at-risk groups who need the flu vaccine One of these groups is people over the age of 65. As we age, our immune systems weaken, making older adults more vulnerable to the flu and its serious complications...
NHS Lanarkshire asks 18 to 49 year olds to ‘Roll up your sleeves’ for the COVID-19 vaccination
People aged 18 to 49 are now being invited forward for the COVID-19 vaccine in Lanarkshire, as the next phase of the vaccine programme gets underway. The aim is for all adults in Scotland to be vaccinated by the end of July, depending on vaccine supply. Those aged...
Care home’s platinum pair reflect on 70 years of love and happiness
A loving couple who moved to an Uddingston care home together at the start of the year have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in style. David (93) and Margaret (89) Hunter, who tied the knot in 1951 at Balornock Chapel, were the centre of attention at Rosepark...
NHS Lanarkshire sets out plans for second doses of the covid-19 vaccination
NHS Lanarkshire is setting out plans for people to receive their second dose of the covid-19 vaccine. So far, more than 45,000 people across Lanarkshire have received their second dose. These have included frontline health and social care staff and care home staff and...
Local videos created to dispel myths around the covid-19 vaccine
NHS Lanarkshire has been working with members of the local community to create videos to help dispel the myths around the covid-19 vaccine. The videos feature members of our ethnic minority communities, Lanarkshire Carers and members of NHS staff. They focus on the...
NHS Lanarkshire reaches milestone ahead of schedule
NHS Lanarkshire’s covid-19 vaccination programme has been continuing at speed and we have now offered appointments to everyone aged over 50 and those with underlying health conditions who are under 50. Dr Mark Russell, Lead for the covid-19 vaccination programme in...
Isolation pods installed to help manage patients in safe environment
Special isolation pods are being installed at University Hospital Wishaw and University Hospital Hairmyres to help ease pressure on ICU and manage Covid and non-Covid patients in a safe environment. Developed by Dundee-based Starn Group, who make a range of equipment...
