A Clydesdale woman has praised Lanark Health Centre after staff responded to her appeal to improve seating. Lynnette Waddell had an operation on her back called a discectomy which can result in those who have this type of operation experiencing reduced mobility as well as discomfort during their recuperation and rehabilitation. Lynnette was asked to […]

Are you excited for your first experience of T in the Park or are you a regular festival goer? Either way, always make sure you’re prepared for the party. Whether it’s a day trip or a weekend camping, make it memorable for the right reasons. Have some water or a soft drink in between alcoholic […]

Beatson Cancer Charity today (25 June 2015) outlined its financial commitment to supporting the new Lanarkshire Beatson at Monklands General Hospital, Airdrie. The charity is pledging to raise £500,000 to further enhance the new state-of-the-art radiotherapy treatment centre. Lanarkshire Beatson will be a new £22 million Satellite Radiotherapy Centre which will include two state-of-the-art linear […]

Work to expand and refurbish the operating theatres and intensive care unit (ICU) at Monklands Hospital is underway. Speaking at an event to mark the start of construction, Neena Mahal, chair of NHS Lanarkshire, said: “I am delighted that construction work is underway. This is an exciting development that will offer excellent services to our […]

An updated version of the Scottish Adapted European Pressure Ulcer grading tool has been introduced which will support staff to accurately assess the grade of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers can be the result of a number of factors including prolonged periods of immobility, shear and friction. The aim the updated tool is to allow accurate […]