12 h. ago Deadline approaching for Wishaw residents to have their say on pharmacy services

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

Events

3 d. ago Stranger threatened woman with imitation gun then raped her in a Stockport park

Usama Al-Sari previously told his doctor of his 'urges' to rape, torture and kill women

Events

3 d. ago MSP urging women across Motherwell and Wishaw to attend cervical screening appointments

NHS Lanarkshire is encouraging everyone aged 25 to 64 who is eligible to take up their invitation for cervical screening, highlighting that smear tests can prevent cervical cancer before it develops and save lives.

Politics

4 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire urging women who are eligible to go for potentially life

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins on January 19, putting a spotlight on the importance of the test.

Politics

6 d. ago Glasgow Women's Aid calls for Stuart Hogg to be stripped of MBE one year after conviction

Glasgow Women’s Aid urges Stuart Hogg’s MBE to be revoked a year after his domestic abuse conviction.

Politics

6 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire appoints new director of research, innovation and academic partnerships

Professor W Gordon Mackay, known as Gordie, took up his role on January 5.

Politics

7 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire vaccination team offering flu vaccine to nursery children who missed out during previous visits

This is the first year the health board has provided the flu vaccine in nursery premises.

Sport

1 week ago NHS GP urges women to complete three health checks at start of each month

Dr Carys Sonnenberg, an NHS Women's Health GP, shared the recommendation on her popular social media account

Politics

1 week ago NHS Lanarkshire urging extra care as icy conditions can significantly increase risk of falls and injuries

The current cold snap has seen a noticeable rise in patients attending Lanarkshire A&E departments with orthopaedic injuries as a result of slips and falls, particularly among older adults.

Events

1 week ago Lanarkshire’s health and social care chief officers thank families helping loved ones return home safely from hospital

As hospital and community services continue to manage winter pressures, both health and social care partnerships are working closely with NHS Lanarkshire hospital staff using the Discharge without Delay approach.

Society

2 w. ago Trump again urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol as the CDC slashes recommended vaccines for children

The messaging echoed a series of comments from September where the president falsely claimed the active ingredient in over-the-counter painkillers was tied to rising autism diagnoses

Politics

2 w. ago Elon Musk’s AI chatbot faces UK probes after ‘creating fake sexual images of women and children’

ELON Musk’s X is facing a UK probe after users asked its AI chatbot Grok to create sexual images of women and children.  UK media watchdog Ofcom has made “urgent contact” with X and its AI arm xAI to assess whether online safety laws have been breached.  The move follows evidence users could upload photos and ask...

Politics

2 w. ago Female cricket pundit opens up on her period comments on BBC Test Match Special: 'It should be normalised'

Former female cricketer and pundit Alex Hartley has urged that women 'shouldn't be scared to talk about their periods' after being criticised for discussing the topic on BBC radio.

Politics

3 w. ago NHS alert as one group of women may need to contact GP 'urgently'

You should contact your doctor or nurse about the medical issue

Events

3 w. ago Pregnant women urged to take one step to avoid 'getting seriously unwell' this winter

Leading medical professionals and midwives are now urging pregnant women to come forward

Politics

3 w. ago Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’

‘Having the flu vaccine during pregnancy is the most effective way to protect women and their babies from getting seriously unwell with flu’

Politics

3 w. ago Get your flu jab now, health chiefs urge 'at risk' pregnant women

Pregnant women and their unborn children are more likely to suffer complications from this year's rampant flu strain and should get vaccinated immediately, health chiefs have warned.

Events

3 w. ago Amid rising hospitalisations – pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine ASAP

‘Having the flu vaccine during pregnancy is the most effective way to protect women and their babies from getting seriously unwell with flu’

Science

3 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire using Discharge without Delay (DwD) system to help patients get home as soon as possible

The forward-thinking programme is run by the health board and supported by the two local university health & social care partnerships.

Science

4 w. ago NHS Lanarkshire urging residents to only use A&E services for life or limb threatening emergencies

Winter pressures and high demand mean emergency departments are extremely busy.

Events