Coronavirus (COVID-19) – News Updates
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Neonatal collaboration ensures preterm babies get care they need
Collaborative work across health boards ensures preterm babies get the neonatal care they need. Given the current significant capacity issues, availability of intensive care cots and overall pressure on the system, neonatal units throughout the country are working...
Public urged to play their part following cases of Omicron in Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire is urging the public to play their part in reducing the spread of Covid-19, following cases of the new Omicron variant being identified in Lanarkshire. Dr Femi Oshin, NHS Lanarkshire Covid-19 public health tactical lead, said: "With the emergence of...
GPs across Lanarkshire are open but delivering care in a different way
NHS Lanarkshire has thanked GPs for their commitment and professionalism as they help manage significant pressures across health services. This has included beginning to manage children and some other patients who are unwell with respiratory or Covid-19 symptoms. The...
Staff Autumn Vaccination Programme
The Autumn vaccination programme has now commenced. Lanarkshire health and social care staff (including independent contractors) are now being invited to book an appointment to receive their annual flu vaccination and Covid Booster vaccination (if eligible). Those...
Public urged to protect themselves and loved ones as Covid cases rise
NHS Lanarkshire is urging the public to protect themselves and their health service by taking steps to reduce their risk of becoming infected with Covid-19 as cases across the country and particularly in Lanarkshire continue to rise at a significant rate. A degree of...
Non-urgent planned care procedures postponed
NHS Lanarkshire has taken the decision to temporarily postpone the majority of non-urgent planned care procedures for the next couple of weeks to free up staff and beds for urgent care. The decision has been taken as a result of the unprecedented pressures currently...
NHS Lanarkshire extends opening times of vaccination clinics
To help improve access to covid-19 vaccination clinics, especially for 16 and 17 year olds, NHS Lanarkshire has extended the opening times of drop-in clinics. The drop-in covid-19 vaccination clinics at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility and the Alistair McCoist...
NHS Lanarkshire restrictions to continue
While it is good news for the country that from today we move out of level 0 and more normality returns, there are still challenges for healthcare services with pressure on hospital, primary care and community services across Lanarkshire. To protect patients and staff...
