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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...
NHS Lanarkshire completes first dose vaccinations
NHS Lanarkshire has completed all first doses of the covid-19 vaccination and is now moving to a mop-up phase and focusing on second doses. Dr Mark Russell, Lead for the covid-19 vaccination programme in Lanarkshire, said: “Everyone in Lanarkshire who is eligible for...
COVID-19 vaccine self-registration portal for all adults
All adults in NHS Lanarkshire who haven’t had their first COVID-19 appointment can self-register now at www.nhsinform.scot/vaccineregistration Anyone aged 18 and over in Lanarkshire who has not received a first coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination appointment or has...
NHS Lanarkshire increases the number of vaccination drop-in clinics
Over the coming weeks NHS Lanarkshire is increasing the number of covid-19 vaccination drop-in clinics and the number of appointments available for rebooking. The drop-in clinics are for anyone who lives in Lanarkshire and: is age 18 or over who has not had a first...
NHS Lanarkshire and LMG Lanark committed to serving local Lanark community
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to working alongside Lanarkshire Medical Group (LMG) Lanark to provide a sustainable and effective service to the people of Lanark but recognises there are still challenges to overcome. LMG Lanark took over the General Medical Services...
NHS Lanarkshire increases the number of vaccination drop-in clinics
Over the coming weeks NHS Lanarkshire is increasing the number of covid-19 vaccination drop-in clinics. These clinics are for anyone who lives in Lanarkshire and: is age 18 or over who has not had a first dose and does not yet have an appointment; and who has waited...
Significant milestone reached in covid-19 vaccination programme
NHS Lanarkshire has reached the significant milestone of administering 750,000 doses of the covid-19 vaccine. This means that 85 per cent of the local adult population (18 and over) have received one dose and 60 per cent have received both doses. Dr Mark Russell, Lead...
