Coronavirus (COVID-19) – News Updates
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Vital steps in place to help NHS Lanarkshire respond to patients with COVID-19 symptoms
The current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to pose GP practices in Lanarkshire with increasingly significant capacity challenges. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the latest Scottish government advice, NHS Lanarkshire continues to work closely...
NHS Lanarkshire work with local hospices to expand acute hospital capacity
NHS Lanarkshire is working closely with hospices in the area to expand acute hospital capacity ahead of COVID-19 cases increasing over the coming weeks and months. Craig Cunningham, Head of Commissioning and Performance, South Lanarkshire Health & Social Care...
NHS Lanarkshire restricts neonatal visiting and suspends home births
NHS Lanarkshire is further restricting neonatal visiting and suspending home births to protect families and staff from coronavirus. Cheryl Clark, NHS Lanarkshire chief midwife, said: “One birthing partner is very much welcome during labour. However, to help tackle the...
Kilbryde Hospice provides palliative care support to Hairmyres COVID-19 patients
NHS Lanarkshire is pleased to announce Kilbryde Hospice will be joining forces with South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership to support the care of COVID-19 patients at University Hospital Hairmyres. Calum Campbell, NHS Lanarkshire chief executive, said:...
Caring for people in communities – plea for crucial contact to be kept to one-person only
Health and Social care leaders in Lanarkshire have urged people to take a single-person approach when caring for vulnerable friends and relatives. Both Health and Social care North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire Health and Social care Partnership continue to work...
NHS Lanarkshire staff work together to deal with coronavirus demands
NHS Lanarkshire is pleased to announce a number of recruitment opportunities that will help support frontline NHS staff dealing with the demands of coronavirus (COVID-19). There are a wide range of permanent, temporary and staff bank employment opportunities for...
Lanarkshire families and carers asked to help with recently discharged hospital patients
People across Lanarkshire are being asked to help where possible if a loved one, friend or someone they care for has recently been discharged from hospital. Both Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire (HSCNL) and South Lanarkshire Health & Social Care...
Managing coronavirus (Covid-19) anxiety
NHS Lanarkshire’s Psychological Services have issued helpful advice about managing anxiety as a result of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
