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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...
Act now to play your part in shaping North Lanarkshire’s health and social care services
Time is running out for North Lanarkshire residents to make their views known on the shape of local health and social care services over the next three years. Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire is currently engaging on its draft Strategic Commissioning Plan...
Significant pressure on hospital services – “Help Us to Help You”
The challenges facing NHS services being reported across the country are significantly affecting NHS Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is asking every member of the public to consider all suitable alternatives before calling an ambulance or coming directly to the emergency...
GPs extend opening hours
Many Lanarkshire GP practices will open extra hours on Saturdays throughout the month of January 2023, extending the times patients can receive care. Local residents should check with their GP practice if it has specific arrangements for extended hours on a Saturday...
NHS Lanarkshire empowers residents to make healthy lifestyle changes
At a time when many of us are traditionally making New Year resolutions to be healthier, NHS Lanarkshire’s Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management Service is promoting a variety of support to empower those who wish to lead a healthier lifestyle. Being physically...
Flurry of heart-warming messages as health and care staff deal with unyielding winter pressure
The public have been thanked for their ‘heart-warming’ thoughts and sentiment as health and social care services contend with unyielding pressures. Health and social care leaders revealed they have received a flurry of kind and well-wishing correspondence from local...
Local doctors receive prestigious fellowship award
Two local doctors have been awarded prestigious fellowships of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). Dr Mike Coates, Clinical Director for the NHS Lanarkshire primary care out-of-hours service and Dr Kieran Dinwoodie, a local GP received the highest level...
Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire cost of living helpline now available
A dedicated helpline devoted to supporting North Lanarkshire residents impacted by the cost of living crisis is set to be expanded in the coming weeks. On Wednesday 30 November, at a meeting of the North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board, members heard the cost of...
All eligible care home residents receive Covid-19 booster and Flu vaccines
NHS Lanarkshire has now competed administering the latest dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to eligible care home residents. The first health board in Scotland to vaccinate care home residents against Covid-19, NHS Lanarkshire has now vaccinated more than 3,000 residents...
