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Porter Jim recovers from heart attack to run up 100-marathon milestone
Porter Jim Waddell has clocked up an incredible 100 marathons after his hospital colleagues helped him on the road back from a heart attack. Jim, 63, who works at University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie, has the site’s cardiology team to thank for being able to...
Out-of-Hours Services Continue to Support Patients Across Lanarkshire This Winter
As winter pressures increase and GP practices close over the festive period, out-of-hours health services across Lanarkshire are continuing to provide urgent care and support to patients when it is most needed. The out-of-hours service is available during evenings,...
A&E for Life and Limb Emergencies
NHS Lanarkshire is urging residents to use A&E services only for life or limb threatening emergencies, helping ensure those who need urgent care receive it quickly. Dr Shona McLellan, Emergency Medicine Consultant at University Hospital Wishaw, said: “Our...
Avoid the A&E Wait – Use a Minor Injury Unit
NHS Lanarkshire’s is reminding residents that their Minor Injury Units are open for non-life-threatening injuries between 9am and 9pm every day. People are encouraged to phone NHS 24 on 111 before attending a Minor Injury Unit. Those who do will be given priority over...
Video tells story of preparatory site works for new hospital
For our latest news story on the new University Hospital Monklands, see the article on the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) website here: Video tells story of preparatory site works for Lanarkshire’s new hospital
Pharmacies open across Lanarkshire throughout the festive period
NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging people to plan ahead and use community pharmacies over the festive period, with several pharmacies open on the public holidays on 25 and 26 December 2024 and 1 and 2 January 2025. Community pharmacies play a vital role in supporting...
Helping people home sooner: Partnership working driving progress for South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (SLUHSCP) has achieved one of its strongest performances in reducing delayed discharges, helping more people return home or to the right care setting sooner. At this week’s meeting, members of the South...
GP practices across Lanarkshire to run additional hours over winter
GP practices across Lanarkshire are set to run additional opening hours this festive period, improving access to urgent care and helping relieve pressure on other NHS services. Many GP practices across Lanarkshire will run additional winter hours on Friday 26 December...
Treatment Room services providing more care, closer to home
NHS Lanarkshire’s Treatment Rooms are playing their role in helping reduce winter pressures by offering patients quicker access to care — without the need to visit their GP. With services now standardised across Lanarkshire, most procedures can be booked directly with...
