5 d. ago Wellness in Wishaw event declared roaring success by organisers

Hosted at the Houldsworth Centre, the day brought together a wide range of people from Wishaw and further afield in North Lanarkshire to connect with local health, wellbeing, social care services and other services.

Politics

8 d. ago Budget approved to protect and enhance health and social care in North Lanarkshire

The budget approval forms a key part of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for 2025-2028, which was also approved by the IJB, reinforcing a positive and proactive approach to financial planning.

Politics

8 d. ago Grave concerns for future of health and social care in Renfrewshire amid serious financial pressures

A budget gap of £18.5 million has been predicted for Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership for 2026/27.

Events

8 d. ago Over 1,500 GPs hired as government seeks to end 8am appointment scramble

The Department of Health and Social Care said that since October 1 some 1,503 GPs have been recruited after cutting red-tape preventing practices hiring newly qualified GPs

Politics

1 week ago Interim chief of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership hopes to lead with 'compassion'

Carron O'Byrne took on the role at a time of unprecedented pressure on the sector.

Politics

2 w. ago Pharmacy funding boost is a ‘step forward’ but still ‘falls short’, say leaders

The health department has announced that it has reached an agreement with Community Pharmacy England for a funding increase over two years.

Politics

2 w. ago Reserves diminishing for Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership as financial pressures made clear

Finance chiefs sounded the alarm over financial sustainability of integration joint board as its budget passed.

Events

3 w. ago Balanced budget to support sustainable health and social care in South Lanarkshire

Professor Soumen Sengupta, chief officer of the South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership, said essential services will be maintained and improved.

Economics

3 w. ago NHS plan will see funds allocated to social care, Health Secretary says

Wes Streeting suggested he will increase NHS spending on social care but did not say by how much.

Society

3 w. ago Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years, report says

Nuffield Trust says supply chains have shifted, with drugs for epilepsy and cystic fibrosis among those now scarceDrug shortages in the UK have risen to their worst level for four years, official figures show, with Brexit considered a key reason so many medications are scarce.Drug companies notified the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) about disruptions to supply 1,938 times during last year – the highest number since the 1,967 seen in 2021. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Falkirk health and social care services brace for impact of National Insurance hike

Members of Falkirk's IJB heard that many private providers fear they won't survive the increase in costs

Politics

3 w. ago Concern as £21 million savings needed in Falkirk health and social care services

Staff and members of the public were thanked for their involvement as services were reviewed to save cash

Economics

3 w. ago University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire marks first year of 2024

Initiative aimed at helping older people across Lanarkshire maintain independence, good health and remain living comfortably at home for longer.

Politics

4 w. ago Staff praised as inspection of adult support and protection in Renfrewshire finds clear strengths

Carron O'Byrne, interim chief officer of the health and social care partnership, paid tribute to her team after the results.

Politics

4 w. ago Paterson’s links to Covid test supplier ‘not a conflict’, Bethell tells inquiry

Lord Bethell’s role at the time involved overseeing the testing programme.

Events