Lanarkshire health care heroes named as finalists in prestigious awards

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Two Lanarkshire health and social care heroes are up for top awards for their dedication to help people in their communities.

The local pair were named finalists in the prestigious Scottish Health Awards 2022, along with two teams from NHS Lanarkshire.

The awards celebrate the NHS staff, support workers, volunteers and specialist teams who go above and beyond to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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