An NHS Lanarkshire improvement advisor is dedicating her career to raising awareness of Sepsis after the condition killed her sister, two days after her 28th birthday. Connie Sharrock lost one of her youngest sisters to sepsis four years ago. Connie said: “My youngest sister Joni was a twin. She had Systemic Lupus Erythmatosis (SLE), which […]

The Samaritans has launched a new free-to-caller number, 116 123, which has replaced the former national UK number. The number is free from landlines, mobiles and payphones and will enable more people to access the service, which provides round the clock support every day of the year. Those unable to afford the cost of a […]

A big-hearted couple whose little daughter was stillborn set out to raise funds to make things a bit easier for other families who experience the same tragedy. Vicky and David Rogers hoped to raise £5000 to help create a family room at Wishaw General Hospital where other heartbroken couples could spend time with babies who […]

Credit unions in Lanarkshire have reported an increase in the number of people dealing with loan sharks. Health staff are now being reminded to be aware of patients who may be having financial problems and signpost them to the correct support for help. Recent changes to the welfare benefits system has resulted in some individuals […]