ALL three NHS Lanarkshire acute hospitals have been renamed to reflect their new university status.

Thanks to a partnership between NHS Lanarkshire, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS); the hospitals are now University Hospital Hairmyres, University Hospital Monklands and University Hospital Wishaw.

Calum Campbell, NHS Lanarkshire Chief Executive, said: “This is a further significant step towards our vision of creating a culture of academic excellence in NHS Lanarkshire.

“This will help deliver new and improved ways of working and will bring major benefits for patients and healthcare students alike. In addition, our staff will get the opportunity to work alongside world-leading academics to tackle key health challenges.”

Professor Pamela Gillies CBE FRSE, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Glasgow Caledonian University, said: “This development recognises our international reputation in applied health research, particularly within public health and the management of long-term health conditions.

“Patients will benefit from care and intervention that is underpinned and enhanced by robust research and I am delighted we can deliver on our social mission as the University for the Common Good through this initiative.”