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SNP Health Secretary Neil Gray apologises to Lanarkshire patients for NHS waiting times
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EXCLUSIVE: NHS Lanarkshire is struggling to meet demand with almost 7,000 residents waiting more than a year for treatment.
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NHS Lanarkshire supports system-wide winter plan aimed at protecting patient safety
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After receiving formal approval at its October board meeting, the organisation has unveiled its system-wide approach to tackling winter challenges across health and social care.
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Over 400 patients wait more than 12 hours in Lanarkshire A&E departments in one week
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Statistics released by Public Health Scotland showed that 185 people waited 12 hours at University Hospital Wishaw in the week ending October 12. That figure was 159 patients at University Hospital Hairmyres in East Kilbride and 104 patients at University Hospital Monklands.
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Patients face more two-year waits in NHS Lanarkshire than all of England combined
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Labour's Joe Fagan said this week NHS England is "effectively eradicating" two year waits following targeted new investment by the Labour Government.
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NHS Lanarkshire opens hospital garden to support children and young people’s mental health
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The health board’s Green Health Partnership (GHP) has teamed up with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) to create the relaxing garden.
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HMP Shotts senior group win Age Scotland’s Inspiration Award
Prisons
The organisation, which focuses on health, wellbeing and social interaction, is for men over the age of 50, who currently make up 25 per cent of the prison population.
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NHS Lanarkshire hosts Scots health and care leaders to strengthen urgent and unscheduled care collaboration
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The national summit, co-hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Delivery (CfSD), brought together colleagues from NHS 24, the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and health boards across the country.
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Doctors issue stark message to anyone who shares vape on night out
Health
The warning comes after an 18 year old was rushed to hospital and placed into a medically induced coma for four days
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NHS Lanarkshire urges people with respiratory disease to get flu vaccine
Flu
In the 2024/25 winter season, the health board saw some of the highest numbers of acute admissions for flu since before the pandemic.
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Lanarkshire’s three acute hospitals to light up in pink and blue in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week
Babies
Running until October 15, Baby Loss Awareness Week helps to unite people, to come together and speak out to increase understanding of the impact of baby loss and remember all babies.
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NHS Lanarkshire launches new initiative taking active stance against racism
Racism
The health board’s first anti-racism plan aims to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for both staff and patients.
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Public invited to attend NHS Lanarkshire’s Annual Review, in person or online
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Event, taking place on Tuesday, October 28, gives the community an opportunity to hear about a range of developments to improve health services locally.
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Wishaw residents invited to give their views on potential of new pharmacy
Wishaw News
The Netherton Partnership would like to apply to NHS Lanarkshire to open a new pharmacy offering the full range of NHS pharmaceutical services.
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NHS Lanarkshire urge 'at risk' people with heart conditions to get flu vaccine
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Flu causes inflammation and puts extra stress on the heart and circulatory system which can lead to hospitalisation from heart-related problems.
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NHS Lanarkshire driving home message during Organ & Tissue Donation Week
Transplants
People aged 16 and over are being encouraged to record their donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register – and to tell their loved ones, too.
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NHS Lanarkshire scoops major national award at Health Service Journal Patient Safety Awards
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The team took home the award for Maternity and Midwifery Services Initiative of the Year with its project ‘From Conception to Birth – A QI Journey Towards Holistic Antenatal Care’.
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NHS Lanarkshire highlights simple, practical advice as part of Falls Prevention Week
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Falls are a leading cause of injury, loss of independence and hospital admissions, particularly among older adults.
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Lanarkshire residents with diabetes among at risk groups who need flu vaccine
Diabetes
As highlighted by NHS Lanarkshire, diabetes weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections, including the flu.
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MSP says A&E services in NHS Lanarkshire are facing “terrifying” winter
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In NHS Lanarkshire only 57.4% of patients were seen within four hours with a paltry 53.1% being seen within four hours at Monklands Hospital.
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NHS Lanarkshire warn lidocaine patches should only be used for short-term nerve pain after shingles
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For most other types of pain, such as back or joint pain, there is limited or no evidence of benefit of lidocaine patches.
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Dedicated website for new Monklands Hospital gets bumper update
Monklands Hospital
Central to NHS Lanarkshire’s Monklands Replacement Project's commitment to keeping the public and staff fully informed about its plans.
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NHS Lanarkshire highlights at-risk older people as flu season approaches
Flu
Influenza is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide, with over half of flu-related deaths occurring in people aged 70 and above.
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NHS Lanarkshire strikes chord with launch of its very own staff orchestra
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The orchestra, which is thought to be the first NHS staff orchestra in Scotland, was the brainchild of Dr Evelyn Ferguson, consultant obstetrician, at University Hospital Wishaw.
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NHS Lanarkshire developing campaign to help pregnant women quit smoking
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The campaign highlights that tobacco dependency during pregnancy is the biggest preventable cause of harm to babies in Scotland, which underlies the urgent need for action.
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