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Vulnerable babies benefit from new equipment

Vulnerable babies benefit from new equipment

Vulnerable babies are benefitting from new equipment that could help save their lives, following a donation by a leading businessman and his wife. Garreth Wood, managing director of pub and restaurant chain The Speratus Group, and Nicola, a former Miss Scotland, have contributed £250,000 towards the cost of implementing Scotland’s first HeRO (Heart Rate Observation) […]

Wishaw completes trio of new health centres

Wishaw completes trio of new health centres

The third and final community health centre, which is part of phase two of the primary care investment programme, will join those opened earlier this year in Kilsyth and East Kilbride. The Wishaw development is a partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) which will see health and council services all in one […]

Increased car parking for hunter community health centre

Increased car parking for hunter community health centre

A new multi-storey car park is being built opposite the new Hunter Community Health Centre which will have parking for a total of 227 vehicles. This is an increase of 180 at the former Health Centre site which when added to the 100 public spaces at the existing Ballerup car park opposite the multi-story car […]

New system for easier room booking

It will be easier for staff to book clinical rooms at the new centres thanks to a new booking system. The new system will allow all staff to see at a glance what rooms are available and book them as required and cancel if no longer needed. Graham Johnston, head of management services, said: “The […]

Minor changes make major impact

Minor changes make major impact

A minor change to the emergency department at Hairmyres is making a big difference to patient care. A brand new dedicated minor injuries area has been created in the formal dental outpatient clinic and staff love the new facility. Jan Miller, minor injury team leader, said: “The whole team is really excited about the new […]