Mark Russell: Latest News

All news where Mark Russell is mentioned

dailyrecord.co.uk

11.03.2024 / 20:23

NHS Lanarkshire urge public to ensure they have adequate supply of prescription medication ahead of Easter weekend

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 Easter weekend.

Mark Russell information community wellness Provident rights Features

Lanarkshire health board announces major expansion of primary care occupational therapy service

NHS Lanarkshire is set to become one of the first health boards in Scotland to provide a primary care occupational therapy (OT) service to all local GP practices.

Mark Russell Scotland NHS Health Provident

Health board announces extended hours for Lanarkshire vaccination clinics

iOS - Android NHS Lanarkshire’s local clinics in Bellshill, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Hamilton, Lanark, Rutherglen and Stonehouse, will continue to open on their respective days from from 8.15am to 5.15pm; while a session will run at St Nicholas church hall in Lanark from 1pm to 9pm next Thursday, August 26.

Mark Russell vaccine NHS Health

NHS Lanarkshire holding Covid-19 vaccination drop-in clinics

iOS - Android They are taking place on: · Wednesday, June 16 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm · Thursday, June 17 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm · Friday, June 18 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm Dr Mark Russell, Lead for the Covid-19 vaccination programme in Lanarkshire, said: "We would encourage anyone who has waited 12 weeks or more since their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine and who has not yet received an appointment for their second dose, to come along to one of our drop-in clinics."Receiving both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine is really important as it provides long-lasting protection." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.

Mark Russell covid-19 vaccine NHS

Health board apologises after delays lead to queues outside vaccine centre

Lanarkshire Live was contacted by two residents, who wished to remain anonymous, highlighting how there had been "lines lasting up to one-and-a-half hours" for people to get their jab.And "another 30-minute delay when people get inside".Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - Apple - Android One of the residents added: "It's been a total joke at the Time Capsule today.

Mark Russell covid-19 vaccine

Health board apologises as long queues form around vaccine super centre

Use an Apple phone or tablet? Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in LanarkshireDr Mark Russell, lead for NHS Lanarkshire's COVID-19 vaccination programme, said the health board were "aware of the queues" at the Ravenscraig site, and apologised to anyone who had to wait for a significant length of time.He added: “We are now undertaking second dose vaccinations, which is another huge undertaking and comes with its own challenges.“The queues today (April 20) were due to a number of unexpected challenges, including staff absences.“Staff at the centre took immediate action to bring in additional staff, to help reduce delays.

Mark Russell vaccine NHS

NHS Lanarkshire reach COVID vaccine milestone ahead of schedule

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionFor people aged 70 to 79 second dose appointments will be at their nearest vaccination clinic.This could be at a local centres or supercentre, depending on which is nearest.Dr Mark Russell, lead for the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Lanarkshire, said: “We have made great progress in our vaccination programme and it means we have completed up to priority group 9 ahead of schedule. "We would not have been able to vaccinate at such a pace without our supercentres.

Mark Russell information vaccine NHS

A quarter of a million Lanarkshire people now vaccinated against Covid-19

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionDr Mark Russell, Lead for the covid-19 vaccination programme in Lanarkshire, said: “We would like to thank everyone who has attended so far for their covid-19 vaccination. Our uptake has been more than 90 per cent which is higher than any of our other vaccination programmes.“A programme of this scale wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of NHS staff, as well as staff from North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council.

Mark Russell covid-19 vaccine travelers

Free bus service set up to take those eligible to Ravenscraig for Covid vaccine

keep our vaccine wastage to a minimum.” Since the start of the vaccination programme, 229,213 people in Lanarkshire have already received their first dose of the vaccine.The health board now have two supercentres, seven local centres and mobile units as vaccination clinics.Dr Mark Russell, Lead for the Covid-19 vaccination programme in Lanarkshire, said: “Our updated plans will help us protect our communities as quickly as possible and support the wider NHS to keep other services running.“More people being vaccinated quicker is the simplest and most important step we can take to help life get back to normal, faster.“It would not be possible to do this without maximising our supercentres, so we’re asking for your help.“If you can attend

Mark Russell covid-19 vaccine

Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as NHS board hits back at wasted vaccine claims

Covid-19 vaccinations were wasted in Hamilton. Central Scotland MSP Margaret Mitchell had brought the issue up at First Minister’s questions last week before the health board categorically denied that 14 vials of the Pfizer vaccine had been thrown out at Whitehill Neighbourhood Centre.

Mark Russell Scotland county Hamilton covid-19 vaccine Coronavirus

Over 28,000 people in Lanarkshire have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.More than 28,000 people in Lanarkshire have now received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.The health board’s roll out of the jab is now set to move into its second phase from next month, which will see those over 70 and people who are currently shielding offered appointments.Dr Mark Russell, associate medical director Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire, who is leading on the delivery of the Covid-19 vaccine in Lanarkshire, has asked locals to remain patient as they wait for news of their vaccine appointment.He said: “This is the largest vaccination programme ever undertaken and we are asking people to be patient and wait to be

North Lanarkshire Mark Russell covid-19 vaccine

Covid vaccine appointments for Lanarkshire residents

large community vaccination centres, which will include the Time Capsule in Coatbridge and Sir John Wilson town hall in Airdrie.Appointments for those in their 70s and who are clinically extremely vulnerable will take place “throughout February”, with official invitation letters being sent out from yesterday onwards.Dr Mark Russell, who is the associate medical director of Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire, is leading on the delivery of the Covid-19 vaccine in the county.He said: “It will take time for us to work our way through each priority group, so we are asking for patience and that you wait to be contacted.Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser“We are on track for everyone aged 80 and over to have

Mark Russell city Wilson covid-19 vaccine

Covid-19 vaccination letters roll out to Lanarkshire's over-70s

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.People across Lanarkshire aged between 70 and 79 and those who are clinically extremely vulnerable will start to receive their Covid-19 vaccination appointments from yesterday.Dr Mark Russell, Associate Medical Director Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire, who is leading on the delivery of the Covid-19 vaccine in Lanarkshire, said: “These appointments mark the start of our large community vaccination centres, which begin on 1 February.“It will take time for us to work our way through each priority group, so we are asking for patience and that you wait to be contacted.”Appointments are being allocated throughout February at a vaccination centre

North Lanarkshire Mark Russell covid-19 vaccine

More than 28,000 people in Lanarkshire receive their first Covid-19 vaccination

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.More than 28,000 people in Lanarkshire have received their first Covid-19 vaccination.The health board have reported that since the roll-out of the vaccine started on December 8, “good progress has been made”.Dr Mark Russell, Associate Medical Director Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire, is leading on the delivery of the vaccine in Lanarkshire.He said: “This is the largest vaccination programme ever undertaken and we are asking people to be patient and wait to be contacted.“All appointments are being scheduled nationally using information from GP practice records, so it will take time to get to everyone in any one priority group.“When you receive

Mark Russell covid-19 vaccine

Lanarkshire health chiefs confirm they won't mix COVID vaccines

given the AstraZeneca compound weeks later. However, there is not yet any medical data suggesting the mixing and matching would actually work.

North Lanarkshire Mark Russell Scotland vaccine NHS

NHS Lanarkshire to roll out Covid vaccine for those 80 and over from Monday

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.NHS Lanarkshire is getting ready to vaccinate those aged 80 years of age and over as it rolls out the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine into GP and community settings from January 11.With mainland Scotland now in lockdown, Mark Russell, Associate Medical Director from NHS Lanarkshire today reminded those eligible who will be invited in the coming weeks, that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a permissible reason to leave the home.The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine received approval from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for use in the UK last week (December 30).

Mark Russell Britain Scotland covid-19 vaccine NHS

Lanarkshire health board say they are track to deliver flu vaccine to everyone who needs it, despite earlier problems

the Reformer told how numerous locals had received letters for their appointments after they were scheduled to have taken place.

North Lanarkshire Mark Russell covid-19 information vaccine track

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0