Cancer treatments are being cancelled at a major health board due to unprecedented pressures in the health service.NHS Lanarkshire also confirmed to staff the organisation has moved to code “black” - the highest risk level.
The staff email stated: The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority and we are working through short and medium term actions to increase staffing and also improve the flow of patients out of hospital."The military are providing additional support within our hospitals from today (Wednesday)."Unfortunately, the current pressures mean we are having to further stand down elective (planned) procedures including some cancer procedures, which we will reschedule as soon as possible."It continued: "The Strategic
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