Redesigning general practice in Lanarkshire is at the heart of transforming primary care so it’s been full steam ahead for this area of work. A new team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners in training, a new Senior Nurse for practice nursing, and signpost training for practice receptionists are a few of the initiatives that have successfully […]

The number of patients treated by NHS Lanarkshire for broken or dislocated wrists, ankles and hips nearly trebled when treacherous icy conditions hit before Christmas. There were so many trauma cases due to falls, including unusually complex fractures, that dedicated staff carried out a week-and-a half’s work in just three days. NHS Lanarkshire service manager […]

The Lanarkshire Primary Care and Mental Health Transformation Programme (PCMTP) launched in July 2016. This ambitious programme aims to test new ways and models of working to transform general practice and primary care services across Lanarkshire, in a bid to meet current and future demand. The programme is about to publish an annual review of […]

Work is progressing to improve NHS Lanarkshire’ services through the healthcare strategy Achieving Excellence. The goal of Achieving Excellence is to shift the balance away from treatment in hospitals. Where required, hospital care will be organised into centres of excellence to provide specialised clinical services for patients. Detailed planning will be carried out to take […]