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North Lanarkshire nurse team runner-up in prestigious person-centred care award
Motherwell’s district nursing team has this week (Wednesday, 16 July) been announced as the runner-up in the national Jane Davies Award for person-centred care. Presented by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, the award recognises the team’s exceptional commitment to...
A school pupil at St Ambrose High School, Coatbridge, has tested positive for COVID-19
A school pupil at St Ambrose High School, Coatbridge, has tested positive for COVID-19. The pupil, who is self-isolating at home along with immediate family, had not returned to school so the risk to other pupils and staff is minimal. The school is fully open and...
Note of caution as dental practices continue to resume services
Dental practices across Lanarkshire are gradually continuing to resume services – but patients are being reminded there is no return to ‘business as usual’. Since June 22, 2020, dentists have be able to see patients for some limited routine care. Now, on the chief...
NHS Lanarkshire salutes Army’s coronavirus support
NHS Lanarkshire has given a farewell salute to the British Army, who helped the health board’s “battle planning” in the fight against coronavirus. Ministry of Defence liaison officer Captain Dan Phillips has stood down after four months stationed at NHS Lanarkshire...
New animation to highlight the changes in GP practices
NHS Lanarkshire has developed a new animation to explain what now happens if you need to visit your GP practice. Dr Linda Findlay, Medical Director South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “We want people to know that their practices are open and...
NHS Lanarkshire offers reassurance to the public following cluster of confirmed Covid-19 cases
NHS Lanarkshire would like to continue to offer reassurance following a cluster of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the area over the last few days. At present, there are 15 Covid-19 cases associated with Sitel call handling facility in Bellshill, plus a further five...
Visiting within NHS Lanarkshire’s maternity services
NHS Lanarkshire’s maternity services will introduce new visiting arrangements from Monday 13 July. From this date, one designated visitor can accompany women for pregnancy scans. The scan waiting area is very small and can only accommodate the women attending scan and...
