Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) published a report today (Tuesday 27 October 2015) about its unannounced inspection visit at Hairmyres Hospital on Tuesday 28 July to Thursday 30 July 2015. NHS Lanarkshire welcomed HIS’s recognition of the improvements that have been made and confirmed its plans for continuing improvement. Director of nursing, midwifery and allied health […]

Local people in North Lanarkshire will be the focal point of an event geared to supporting safe and independent living. Pit Stop, on Monday 26th October in St. Patrick’s Church Hall, Coatbridge, will see a variety of services and supports showcased.  These range from free minor repair to mobility aids, falls prevention advice to information […]

NHS Lanarkshire is delighted to have scored a win at the Self Management Awards. NHS Lanarkshire and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) scooped Self Management Partnership of the Year at the event, hosted by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland at the Scottish Parliament. Campbell Chalmers, NHS Lanarkshire stroke nurse consultant, said the […]

A bear named Big Tiny is taking the second hand smoke message into the workplaces of Lanarkshire. Tiny is asking those who smoke to be aware of the dangers of second hand smoke, particularly its impact on young children, and take their smoking well away from any environment in which children are in. The message […]