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Wishaw Radiographers shortlisted for national award
Radiographers at University Hospital Wishaw have been announced as finalists for the Scotland Radiography Team of the Year at the Radiography Awards 2025. The team’s nomination recognises their collaborative approach, clinical excellence and the positive impact they...
COVID-19 community testing in Lanarkshire
Rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing for people is now available for people without symptoms in Lanarkshire. The community testing initiative, in partnership with the Scottish Government, NHS Lanarkshire as well as North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire...
Another milestone reached in NHS Lanarkshire’s Covid-19 vaccination programme
NHS Lanarkshire has passed a second milestone in our Covid-19 vaccination programme. So far we have given 200,000 doses of the vaccine. Dr Mark Russell, Lead for the Covid-19 vaccination programme in Lanarkshire, said: “Our staff have been working incredibly hard and...
Visiting restrictions in Lanarkshire care homes set to ease
Indoor visiting of Lanarkshire’s care home residents by relatives, friends and carers is set to resume this week. Care homes will support residents to have up to two separate designated visitors once a week. The move follows the Scottish Government guidance ‘Open with...
Mobile Covid-19 Testing Unit to open in Biggar, South Lanarkshire
A mobile Covid-19 testing unit will be situated in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, from Saturday 27 February. The unit will be located at Biggar Golf Club and will be open Monday to Sunday from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Dr Jackie Hyland, NHS Lanarkshire Consultant in Health...
Community testing begins in South Lanarkshire
Rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing for people is now available for people without symptoms in South Lanarkshire. The community testing initiative, in partnership with the Scottish Government, NHS Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire Council aims to drive down local...
Community Covid care centre marks patient milestone as case numbers start to decline
A little-known NHS service that’s providing Covid care in the community in Lanarkshire has just marked a significant milestone, having seen 10,000 patients in 12 months. The acute respiratory illness centre (ARIC) was set up in response to the pandemic last year as a...
