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Scotland’s first NHS staff orchestra
NHS Lanarkshire has struck a chord with the launch of its very own staff orchestra. The orchestra, which is thought to be the first NHS staff orchestra in Scotland, was the brainchild of Dr Evelyn Ferguson, Consultant Obstetrician, at University Hospital Wishaw....
Mrs Parker strikes the right note in care home musical marathon
Mrs Parker strikes the right note in care home musical marathon
Creation of a ‘virtual health and social care superstructure’ underpinned by keeping people safe
Thousands of people in Lanarkshire have received vital support in recent weeks via a newly-created health and social care ‘virtual superstructure’. Technology called NHS Lanarkshire Near Me, allows health and social care providers to offer secure video call access to...
Primary care services available on Monday 25 May 2020
All GP practices and many community pharmacies across Lanarkshire will be open on bank holiday Monday 25 May 2020, to help alleviate the pressure on other areas of the healthcare system. A number of community pharmacies will be closed, but all areas across Lanarkshire...
National Smile Month (18 May – 18 June 2020)
To coincide with National Smile Month, NHS Lanarkshire is reminding local residents to continue to look after their oral health during COVID-19 (coronavirus). National Smile Month is an annual campaign which focuses on the importance of good oral health and this year...
Re-establishment of a small number of elective operations
NHS Lanarkshire is making plans to re-establish a small number of elective operations. A limited number of clinically urgent operations will resume at University Hospital Hairmyres for all patients requiring ophthalmology, vascular and colorectal surgery. These...
New dental care centres ensure patients receive urgent care
A local dentist is reassuring patients, that they will still receive treatment if they require urgent dental care. Anne Moore is reminding Lanarkshire residents that although services are being delivered in a different way, the NHS is still open. Routine dental care...
