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Health board launches new drive to tackle racism
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new initiative to take an active stance against racism. The health board’s first anti-racism plan aims to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for both staff and patients. The organisation’s new Anti-Racism Champion is Colin...
NHS Lanarkshire accelerates the roll-out of second covid-19 vaccinations
NHS Lanarkshire is bringing forward second doses of the covid-19 vaccine to eight weeks from 12 weeks, to help protect our communities quicker. Dr Mark Russell, Lead for the covid-19 vaccination programme in Lanarkshire, said: “To help get ahead of any significant...
18 to 29-year-olds in Lanarkshire urged to go online to register for the vaccine
NHS Lanarkshire is inviting all 18 to 29-year-olds in the area to register online or by phone before Friday 4 June, to get details of their COVID-19 vaccine appointment sent to them by email or text. Those not registering will be sent their appointment details by...
NHS Lanarkshire invites 30 to 39-year-olds to roll up their sleeves
NHS Lanarkshire’s covid-19 vaccination programme has been progressing at speed with more than 70% of the local adult population having received their first dose. Appointments have now started to be delivered to everyone in the 30 to 39-year-old age group. Dr Mark...
Wonder woman Lynn paints tribute to care home caped crusaders
An artistic nurse has given her care home colleagues a superhero-style boost – by depicting them in an amazing caped-crusader gallery. Wonder woman Lynn Bell, who works in Parksprings nursing home, Motherwell, has created caricatures of all of her co-workers – in...
Gentle remobilisation of non-urgent elective care
NHS Lanarkshire is to begin gentle remobilisation of some non-urgent elective procedures. As part of the gradual reintroduction of elective procedures, NHS Lanarkshire is increasing the number of endoscopy procedures over the coming weeks. Patients will be kept...
NHS Louisa Jordan helped radiology department continue vital service
NHS Lanarkshire’s radiology department continued to diagnose and scan thousands of patients over the last few months thanks to the NHS Louisa Jordan. The NHS Louisa Jordan played a crucial role in providing much needed space for the continuation of NHS services during...
