58 h. ago Patients face two year waits in NHS Lanarkshire than all of England combined

Labour's Joe Fagan said this week NHS England is "effectively eradicating" two year waits following targeted new investment by the Labour Government.

Science

59 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire opens hospital garden to support children and young people’s mental health

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.

Society

8 d. ago How Promote Giving, a new investment model, will raise millions for charities

Joel Holsinger, a partner at Ares Management Corp., on Wednesday launched Promote Giving, an initiative encouraging investment managers to donate a portion of their fees to charity

Economics

9 d. ago Spirit business International Beverage launches community charity initiative for third year

The International Beverage Spirit of Our Community Awards were founded to celebrate and reward the people and organisations working hard to make a difference to others in the Monklands community, where the business’ head office is based.

Politics

9 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire hosts Scots health and care leaders to strengthen urgent and unscheduled care collaboration

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.

Politics

1 week ago NHS Lanarkshire urges people with respiratory disease to get flu vaccine

In the 2024/25 winter season, the health board saw some of the highest numbers of acute admissions for flu since before the pandemic.

Politics

2 w. ago Amal Clooney launches UK’s AI initiative to help women and girls access justice more easily

Exclusive: Attorney general Lord Hermer described it as an ‘unprecedented opportunity’

Politics

2 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire launches new initiative taking active stance against racism

The health board’s first anti-racism plan aims to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for both staff and patients.

Events

3 w. ago Kevin McCloud lands 'important' new role 26 years on from Grand Designs debut

Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud has launched a new initiative in a bid to help homeowners combat the stress of renovating their property

Politics

3 w. ago Public invited to attend NHS Lanarkshire’s Annual Review, in person or online

Event, taking place on Tuesday, October 28, gives the community an opportunity to hear about a range of developments to improve health services locally.

Politics

3 w. ago Frieze to launch climate change fundraising initiative at its London fairs

Frieze to launch climate change fundraising initiative at its London fairs  The Art Newspaper

Society

3 w. ago Scotland’s NHS app to launch next year with full rollout expected by 2030

Government papers who ‘national priority services’ will not be available on the app until 2028.

Politics

3 w. ago Scotland's NHS app to be rolled out across the country from April 2026

The NHS app was initially due to be launched in 2023.

Politics

4 w. ago Wishaw residents invited to give their views on potential of new pharmacy

The Netherton Partnership would like to apply to NHS Lanarkshire to open a new pharmacy offering the full range of NHS pharmaceutical services.

Politics

4 w. ago Moment pensioner grabs retirement village neighbour by scruff of neck & calls wife ‘c***’ for walking dog near his home

THIS is the shocking moment a pensioner grabs his neighbour by the scruff of his neck before aiming a foul-mouthed rant at his wife. Footage shows Anthony Fowles, 70, shouting angrily at the couple during the heated confrontation at a retirement village in Hoo, Kent. Fowles is initially shown pulling up alongside their car before launching...

Politics

4 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire urge 'at risk' people with heart conditions to get flu vaccine

Flu causes inflammation and puts extra stress on the heart and circulatory system which can lead to hospitalisation from heart-related problems.

Events