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HEALTH service failings led to three public inquiries being ordered in Northern Ireland last year.

    £6.8 million ‘twin’ suite will offer two CT scanners, one dedicated for inpatient use and a separate scanner for outpatient appointments.     Contractor Felix O’Hare started work on site this week for the new build, which will be located in the maternity car park and connected to the main hospital. CT (Computed Tomography) imaging creates detailed images of the organs and is vital for the diagnosis and monitoring of many conditions. Welcoming the new development, Director of Acute Services for the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Melanie McClements said, “As demand for ...

NHS Lanarkshire urges locals to prepare for Covid self-care at home Prepare for the virus in advance in case it reaches your household, is the message. Male Hands Dispensing Hand Sanitizer Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and you...

Lanarkshire health board issue be prepared warning for coronavirus Hospitals in the region are already struggling for capacity Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Health chiefs have called on Rutherglen and Cambuslang locals to be prepared in case they...

Submitting... Security duties were being carried out by porters, backed up by private contractors. NHS Lothian insist the porters have appropriate security training but are investigating how the elderly patient managed to flee. Police Scotland confirmed officers were called to the Crewe Road hospital at 9.30 pm after staff raised the alarm. A Western General source said the patient had reached the building’s roof and smashed a window above the kitchens before falling through it. She claimed: “He is now in intensive care. “As all of the security staff are in isolation due to a positive C...