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Start of groundworks at site of new hospital
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the dedicated MRP website here: Start of groundworks at site of new hospital
Appointment of New Chief Executive
NHS Lanarkshire is delighted to have appointed Louise Long as its new Chief Executive. Louise, who is currently Chief Executive of Inverclyde Council, will take up her new role on 5 May 2025. Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray said: “I am pleased...
Social work and schools play part in supporting local communities
Over 200 jackets have been donated to help those less fortunate during an annual appeal by South Lanarkshire Council (SLC). The Winter Jacket project is a collaboration with local schools that involves laundered and redistributed jackets donated to children and...
NHS Lanarkshire Urges Public to Stay Safe During Icy Conditions
As winter weather takes its toll, NHS Lanarkshire is seeing an increase in injuries caused by falls. In response, Lanarkshire's Specialist Falls Service is offering advice to help everyone stay safe, particularly older adults who are most at risk. Falls are...
Dr Gibson appointed Associate Medical Director
Dr Jennifer Gibson has been appointed as a new Associate Medical Director for South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership. Dr Gibson joins the Lanarkshire primary care team in her new role focusing on the primary and secondary care interface,...
NHS Lanarkshire urging local residents to get vaccinated Â
It’s more important than ever that people across Lanarkshire, who are eligible, get their flu vaccination. Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing both in the community and hospital admissions. The flu vaccine is the best possible protection against the virus which...
Please Do Not Visit Patients If You Have been Unwell
Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing in the community and, as a result, in the number of people being admitted to hospital. People should not visit hospital if they have any signs of an illness, such as a cold or flu, or are experiencing symptoms like diarrhoea...
