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Staff arrange heartfelt hospital wedding
Staff at University Hospital Wishaw organised a deeply moving wedding ceremony for a terminally ill patient, making sure she could marry the love of her life. Colleagues from the Coronary Care Unit and Medical High Dependency Unit arranged the special ceremony for...
We’re recruiting – Consultant Stroke Physician
NHS Lanarkshire is looking to recruit a Consultant Stroke Physician for University Hospital Wishaw. Professor Mark Barber, Consultant in Geriatric Medicine and Stroke, said: “This is a great opportunity to join our progressive stroke service. We’re a research‑active...
Public encouraged to plan ahead and avoid reliance on out-of-hours services
NHS Lanarkshire is urging people to prepare in advance for any healthcare needs to help reduce demand on out-of-hours services. By ensuring they have enough essential medication and seeking medical advice early, residents can prevent unnecessary pressure on urgent...
Smoke-free spaces in Scotland celebrated as landmark law marks 20 years
Twenty years ago, on Sunday 26 March 2006, Scotland became one of the first countries in the world to pass a new UK-leading law to protect people from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke in indoor public spaces. Since its introduction, smoking rates in Scotland...
Plan ahead this Easter: community pharmacies here to help
As the Easter public holidays approach, it’s important for residents to be aware of the availability of healthcare services during this period. On Friday 3 April 2026 and Monday 6 April 2026, many GP practices will be closed. However, numerous...
McKillop Gardens shows what good care looks like in everyday life
“It’s been perfect here,” Peggy said. “They are just very kind and caring and I want for nothing. I am very well looked after.” For Peggy Wallace, life at McKillop Gardens care home in East Kilbride is about feeling a sense of home, being listened to and genuinely...
Hamilton care teams recognised for supporting people to live well at home
“I would be lost without them,” said one person supported by South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Home Assessment and Care at Home teams. Another described staff as “my guardian angels”. These reflections were shared during a recent...
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new Director of Dentistry
NHS Lanarkshire has welcomed the appointment of Geraldeen Irving as its new Director of Dentistry, strengthening leadership for dental services across the region. Geraldeen took up the role on 2 February 2026 and will provide strategic and clinical leadership across...
University Hospital Wishaw car park work this weekend
Essential surface repair work will take place in the front car park at University Hospital Wishaw from Saturday 14 to Monday 16 February. The work has been deliberately scheduled over the weekend and on Monday, when schools are on holiday, to help minimise disruption....
