2018 marks the 70^th anniversary of the NHS and staff are being asked to send in their mementos and share their memories of healthcare over the past 70 years.

This is a great opportunity to look back and celebrate 70 years of achievement in Scotland and the difference the NHS has made to people’s lives.

We are looking for first hand experiences of NHS Lanarkshire from the people at the heart of the NHS – staff and patients.

Do you know someone who was one of the first NHS babies born in Lanarkshire?

Do you have a great story of working through various changes over the past 70 years or do you have pictures that you would like to share? Then we want to hear from you.

The 70^th anniversary celebrations will allow staff across NHS Scotland and its partners to be thanked for their hard work and commitment.

It will also demonstrate their achievement and successes, whilst acknowledging the challenges they face.

The first year of the NHS provided the biggest single improvement in the everyday health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland – before or since.

For the first time everyone in Scotland now had access to proper medicine on prescription. Those plagued with rotten teeth were able to see a dentist for the first time. Previously-deaf people could hear with new aids.

To arrange to send in a momento or to share your story, email Fiona.O’Dowd@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or call 01698 858108.