Earlier this year, NHS Lanarkshire announced its intention to replace the current Monklands Hospital. This would be either on the current site in Airdrie or on a new location in North Lanarkshire. Colin Sloey, director of strategic planning and performance, said: “The Monklands redevelopment is a key part of our healthcare strategy. The planning and […]

NHS Lanarkshire is developing its new healthcare strategy, Achieving Excellence, to help people in Lanarkshire live longer, healthier lives. NHS Lanarkshire chief executive Calum Campbell said: “We are running a public consultation process until 1 November to ensure we get the views of the public, our partners and, of course, our staff. “Our vision is […]

Physiotherapists are swapping long journeys on rural roads for the speed of the information superhighway by treating patients using online videos. NHS Lanarkshire is introducing a new digital rehabilitation programme, featuring individualised “workout videos” on the web. A recent pilot of the system in Lanarkshire cut travel time for community physiotherapists and let them spend […]

The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) has made a generous donation of £6762 which they raised from the tea bar at Udston Hosital in Hamilton. The money is being used to fund a garden project in Clyde Ward. The picture shows Jennifer Russell, NHS Lanarkshire service manager for mental health, receiving the cheque from Andy Roberts, […]