Wishaw General Hospital held a quality improvement (QI) showcase event for trainee medical staff. The event highlighted work that had taken place during the last academic year. Mr Hakim BenYounes, chief of medical services at Wishaw General Hospital, said: “We had six high-class presentations of QI projects from medical trainees who used clinical audit data […]

Did you know there is a whole team of healthcare experts near you who can offer help, advice and treatment without needing to go to your GP first? On the high street your local pharmacy can offer advice on common illnesses as well as your medicines. And your local optometrist should be your first port […]

As the weather gets colder and viruses, like colds, flu and norovirus become more common, there’s an easy way to stop them spreading. Emer Shepherd, NHS Lanarkshire’s head of infection, prevention and control, is reminding people that frequent hand washing and disposing of used tissues can be the most effective way to prevent passing them […]

If you have norovirus, here’s how to ease your symptoms: Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Take paracetamol for any fever, aches or pains. Eat foods that are easy to digest. Don’t go to the doctor – norovirus is contagious and there is nothing the doctor can do for you while you have it. […]

The review of forensic mental health services and mental health rehabilitation will see the 12 beds in Gigha Ward, Beckford Lodge, become part of the forensic mental health service. The review is also looking at the model for mental health adult rehabilitation and agreement has been reached with North and South Health & Social Care […]