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New device and drug set to revolutionise heart failure treatment

A new heart failure device aims to revolutionise treatment by allowing patients to receive hospital care from the comfort of their own home. The device and d... Read More...

Single tablet cholesterol-lowering combination accepted for NHS use in Scotland

• High blood cholesterol increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which was the leading cause of death in Scotland in 2020, equating to nearly 50 pe... Read More...

Alliance Healthcare Marks National Customer Service Week

Alliance Healthcare marks National Customer Service Week with a week-long internal engagement event for its 5,500 colleagues. Commencing on Monday ... Read More...

Vaccine certification introduction confirmed

Higher risk venues covered by the Coronavirus vaccine certification scheme will have two-and-a-half weeks to test and adapt the new scheme in their own premises... Read More...

Immediate access for those with alcohol and drugs issues in North Lanarkshire

People in North Lanarkshire struggling with drug or alcohol issues will soon be able to access rehab and support services quicker and for longer. P... Read More...

Fitting tribute to home carers who light up lives in South Lanarkshire

A building in the heart of South Lanarkshire is to be illuminated this evening – in tribute to home carers in the area. Hamilton Town House will be... Read More...

Two Scotland-based companies pioneering Alzheimer’s treatment and early diagnosis

Today (21 September 2021) marks World Alzheimer’s Day, raising awareness of a condition which causes half of the dementia cases in Scotland. Alzhei... Read More...

Scottish study supports a third vaccine dose for those most vulnerable to COVID-19

Findings from a new Scottish study support offering a third vaccine dose to people previously on the shielding list and who are known to be clinically extre... Read More...

Views sought on blueprint for tomorrow in South Lanarkshire

People across South Lanarkshire are being invited to have their say on a plan that will shape the ongoing development of local health and social care services. ... Read More...

Rainbow at University Hospital Wishaw provides colourful symbol of gratitude

The recent Covd-19 pandemic brought an uncertainty and fear that no one had yet experienced. During this time, the rainbow became a symbol of hope. ... Read More...

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