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NHS Lanarkshire urges extra care as icy weather increases risk of falls and injuries
NHS Lanarkshire is urging the public to take extra care during the winter months as icy conditions, shorter daylight hours, and cold weather can significantly increase the risk of falls and injuries. The current cold snap has seen a noticeable rise in patients...
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...
Changes to Covid pathway
From the start of April, patients across Scotland who are unwell with Covid-19 symptoms and may require medical attention are being asked to contact their GP instead of NHS 24. NHS Inform’s coronavirus webpage remains the fastest way for people to obtain the latest...
