Helping children get a fairer start

The Best Start Grant is a package of three payments, delivered by Social Security Scotland, that will give extra money to lower-income families during the early years of a child’s life. The three payments include the Pregnancy and Baby Payment, which will be open for applications on 10 December 2018. The Pregnancy and Baby Payment […]

44% of staff have now had their flu jab

44% of staff have now had their flu jab

So far, 44% of staff have had the flu vaccine. Last year, we achieved the biggest year-on-year increase in staff flu vaccine uptake from 35 per cent to 45 per cent. This year, again, we are urging all NHS Lanarkshire staff to get their flu jab. Details of flu clinic times can be found on […]

The Haven Christmas fayre

The Haven Christmas fayre

The Haven at 36 Manse Road, Forth will hold a Christmas fayre on Friday 7 December from 10am until 3pm. The event will feature a raffle, tombola, carol singing from Forth Primary School pupils and home baking as well as Christmas crafts and gifts. For further information, contact the centre on 01555 811846.

HIV and Hepatitis Testing Week, 23rd – 30th November 2018

In Lanarkshire, there are an estimated 3,800 people with Hepatitis C and approximately 450 people living with HIV. Being diagnosed with one of these conditions is life changing, however with advances in treatment, both hepatitis and HIV can be permanently suppressed, meaning that people with these conditions can expect to live a normal life expectancy. […]

Long service recognition

Long service recognition

Avril Connor, Yasmin Allison, Elaine MacKinnon, Joyce Lynn, Susan Clements, Lesley Fleming and Moira McMurdie receive their certificate of achievement in recognition of over 40 years’ service at the first of three long service celebration afternoon teas. The event, held at University Hospital Wishaw, was opened by Neena Mahal, chair of NHS Lanarkshire with certificates […]