When enough people are immunised against an infection, it’s more difficult for it to be spread to those who can’t be immunised. This is called herd immunity or population protection.

Learn more about the benefits of immunisation at nhsinform.scot/benefitsofimmu…
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If you’re aged 50 to 74 and you’ve made a mistake on your bowel screening test, misplaced it, or you did not receive your test kit, you can request a replacement test kit at nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening
#BowelScreeningScotland

Our CQLs have been sharing insights into innovative primary care in our post pandemic world, the room is buzzing with their commitment to caring for the people of Lanarkshire. #TeamLanarkshire

Through our commitment to the development of strong, effective Clusters, we aim to empower the Clusters to drive change and innovation to effectively inform service provision. Visit our website to find out how nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/about-us/this-…

Today marks the start of #WorldImmunisationWeek . This is an opportunity to highlight that, with collective action, it’s #HumanlyPossible to protect people from vaccine preventable diseases.

Learn more at who.int

Know how to help your older relatives and neighbours stay well this spring.

Have some #HealthyKnowHow and use NHS inform’s symptom checkers for advice. For more spring health tips visit nhs24.info/spring

Our primary care cluster quality leads are meeting this afternoon to share learning, reflect on best practice and focus on the future for everyone across Lanarkshire

The Lanarkshire public are being thanked for remembering to access the right care at the right place and for taking steps to ensure that, where they need it, they have an adequate supply of prescription medication ahead of the upcoming May bank holiday.

Money worries affecting your mental health?

SilverCloud for Money Worries is our brand new, friendly, online course that gently helps you to develop new skills to ease the strain of money worries on your mental health.

lanarkshiremindmatters.scot.nhs.uk/silvercloud-on…

It’s important to make sure you do your bowel screening test correctly. Instructions are included in the kit. More information and a ‘how to’ video can be found at nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening
#BowelScreeningScotland

If you need to postpone, pick up the phone.
If you can no longer make an appointment, consultation or procedure, please phone the telephone number on your appointment letter to cancel or rearrange.
By doing so, we can offer the slot to another patient.

Exposure to other people’s smoke increases a child’s risk of meningitis, chest infections, asthma and developmental problems.

For more information and support to quit smoking call 0800 84 84 84 or visit nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/quit-…

Do you know #ItsOKtoAsk ?
To help you get the most out of your next healthcare appointment, there are 4 key questions it’s worth remembering to ask.

For more info visit:
nhsinform.scot/its-ok-to-ask

🌟 Friendly Reminder for Hospital Visitors! 🌟

When you're feeling unwell, especially if you're experiencing diarrhoea or vomiting, please do not visit someone who is in hospital. by staying home when you're not well, you're helping to protect our patients and staff. 💙

#FeedbackFriday

Patient was kept in University Hospital Hairmyres ward 7 for a few days after a knee replacement and appreciates all the help and support from every member of staff, from domestics to the anaesthetist. They were all amazing.

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Information to help you with your bowel screening test kit is available in a range of other languages (including British Sign Language) and formats (including Easy Read, large print and audio) at nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening
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