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Jenny and the Bear initiative shares smoke-free message
NHS Lanarkshire’s Health Improvement Team has been working with families across Lanarkshire to share a range of fun and interactive activities, inspired by the NHS Jenny and the Bear programme. Jenny and the Bear, an engaging children’s story designed to encourage...
Happy to be home: baby Peyton – Scotland’s youngest coronavirus patient
Three-week-old baby Peyton, thought to be Scotland’s youngest COVID-19 patient, has recovered from the virus and is finally home, thanks to the dedicated care of NHS Lanarkshire staff. Tiny Peyton touched the nation’s hearts when she featured in last night’s BBC News...
Changes to NHS Lanarkshire’s district nursing and treatment room services
NHS Lanarkshire has changed the way it is providing district nursing and treatment room services to help in the fight against COVID-19 (coronavirus). Due to the demands that coronavirus is placing on services, patients will notice changes to the way they receive care....
NHS Lanarkshire’s University Hospital Wishaw has featured on a very moving report on BBC News
NHS Lanarkshire’s University Hospital Wishaw has featured on a very moving report on BBC News. The report focused on how staff at the hospital are dealing with the challenges of COVID-19 as they selflessly care for their wide range of patients – from new born babies...
Protecting our most at risk people during COVID-19
Lanarkshire’s health and social care partners are working together to keep their most vulnerable people safe in a multi-agency ‘shielding’ exercise. Shielding measures are tailored towards supporting people with the highest risk of severe illness from the Coronavirus...
Patients receive ‘virtual visits’ from loved ones
Thanks to modern technology, a group of patients at University Hospital Wishaw have been able to receive ‘virtual visits’ from their loved ones. The patients, who are all inpatients of ward 10, have received video calls from their family members. Due to Covid-19,...
Assessment of Lanarkshire COVID-19 patients
NHS Lanarkshire has established assessment centres for patients with suspected and confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus). Patients whose symptoms have become worse, including increased shortness of breath, or whose symptoms have lasted more than seven days, should call NHS...
