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07.07.2021 / 12:47

Second NHS health board pushed to 'breaking point' as covid cases rise across Scotland

NHS Lanarkshir e Heather Knox described a dire situation with people visiting accident and emergency units on the rise leaving staff unable to cope. As a result of the increased pressures on services the health board may need to "pull back on some of our elective care services".A gold command meeting is expected to take place today where solutions will be identified in order to keep the situation under control as much as possible.

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University Hospital Wishaw experiences increase in the number of Covid-19 patients

The Wishaw area has higher numbers of positive cases than other areas of Lanarkshire and this has been replicated in the number of patients who have been admitted to University Hospital Wishaw. Anumber of wards are currently closed to new admissions and transfers and strict control measures are in place to reduce the risk of infection.

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Parts of Rutherglen and Cambuslang continue to be coronavirus hotspots

Rutherglen, Cambuslang and Glasgow, were required to enter the fourth tier of coronavirus restrictions. The move, which has seen shops, gyms, cinemas and restaurants all required to close, is intended to stop the steady rise in coronavirus cases.Heath chiefs have warned the growing spread of the illness is placing huge pressure on local resources.Heather Knox, NHS Lanarkshire chief executive, said: “I would like to remind the public that, at present, Covid-19 continues to cause severe pressure on our healthcare resources in Lanarkshire.

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Lanarkshire health leaders unite in anti-violence and aggression message

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.LEADERS from the NHS and the respective Health and Social Care Partnerships in Lanarkshire have issued a reminder that any form of violence and aggression towards staff will not be tolerated.Although the majority of the public continue to show consideration and support in the collective effort to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, the joint statement has followed an increase of reports from concerned frontline staff about incidents of hostility from a minority.Heather Knox, chief executive of NHS Lanarkshire, and Ross McGuffie and Val de Souza, chief officers of North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships respectively, have united in a

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Frontline health staff battling pandemic in Lanarkshire report incidents of hostility

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Lanarkshire health chiefs have reminded the public that violence and aggression will not be tolerated.It comes as frontline staff dealing with the pandemic have reported incidents of hostility towards them.Although the majority of the public continue to show consideration and support, the actions of a minority have raised concerns,Leaders from the NHS and the respective Health and Social Care Partnerships in Lanarkshire have issued a reminder that any form of violence and aggression towards staff will not be tolerated.Heather Knox, chief executive of NHS Lanarkshire, Ross McGuffie and Val de Souza, chief officers of North and South Lanarkshire Health

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NHS Lanarkshire appoint interim chief executive who will take up the post later this month

Heather Knox has been appointed interim chief executive of NHS Lanarkshire.

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Small number of elective operations set to resume at University Hospital Hairmyres

NHS Lanarkshire is making plans to re-establish a small number of elective operations.

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