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Many Lanarkshire GP practices will open extra hours during the festive period, extending the times patients can receive care.

NHS Lanarkshire has announced the appointment of its new executive medical director.

Research has indicated that about one in 11 people north of the border could have had covid last week - the highest proportion ever.

iOS - Android The region is ahead of the national average when it comes to younger people receiving the jab, however North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire are the two highest areas in Scotland for seven-day infection rate per 100,000 population.Speaking to Lanarkshire Live, the health board's medical director Dr Jane Burns explained their current strategy for the roll out.She told us: "NHS Lanarkshire is currently at 78.3 per cent, which is higher than the overall Scotland figure.

iOS - Android They have emphasised the proposal do not impact on the county’s existing orthopaedic trauma service for urgent and emergency care, which is based at Wishaw General.They health board also stressed the three acute hospitals will “continue to have consultant-led accident and emergency departments with access to emergency surgery and medicine, supported by critical care, diagnostics and outpatients”.NHS Lanarkshire medical director Dr Jane Burns told Lanarkshire Live: “We believe there are a number of benefits to having a state-of-the-art elective orthopaedic unit at the ultra-modern new University Hospital Monklands when it opens.“It would be large enough to conduct all the orthopaedic surgery currently provided at Hairmyres and

iOS - Android Doctors are also asking people to access their local health services appropriately ensuring everyone gets the right care in the right place for their ailments and are being seen and treated as quickly as possible.Dr Jane Burns, NHS Lanarkshire’s medical director is also asking people to look after their skin in the sun.She said: “The next few days are predicted to be very warm, so it’s understandable that people want to spend time outside.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionNHS Lanarkshire is asking residents to use alternative community healthcare options where possible – and say that future healthcare services will be delivered differently, including building on the increased use of technology and remote consultations.Medical director Dr Jane Burns said: “Unprecedented may be overused, but there is no other way to describe the situation.“We usually see spikes in activity for various health services throughout the year, but there is currently a lot of demand for all services.“Attendances at emergency departments are at record levels and GP practices in Lanarkshire are busier than ever,

Although there has been a recent easing of restrictions, health services – hospitals, GP practices, dentists and pharmacists - continue to be provided in line with national FACTS guidance to keep everyone safe. Dr Jane Burns, NHS Lanarkshire medical director, said: “With the easing of restrictions, and reports that the new Covid variant is easier to pass from person to person, it is important that we continue to wear face coverings, maintain good hand hygiene and to keep our distance from other people.

Rutherglen and Cambuslang to be aware of an upcoming change to organ donation.