NHS Lanarkshire and University of Glasgow Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Healthcare and Research

NHS Lanarkshire and University of Glasgow Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Healthcare and Research

(IN BRIEF) NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow have formalized a Strategic Partnership Agreement to transform healthcare delivery, advance clinical research, and improve health outcomes across Lanarkshire. This collaboration will focus on reducing health inequalities, enhancing patient care, and fostering opportunities for healthcare staff development, with a goal of creating more effective and patient-centered healthcare services.

(PRESS RELEASE) GLASGOW, 29-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow have formalised a new Strategic Partnership Agreement designed to transform healthcare delivery, drive clinical research advancements, and enhance health outcomes across Lanarkshire. This collaboration aims to combine NHS Lanarkshire’s commitment to patient care with the University of Glasgow’s excellence in teaching and research, creating a model for improving healthcare in the region.

The partnership will address local health challenges and work toward reducing inequalities, ensuring that everyone in Lanarkshire has an equal opportunity for good health. Innovative ideas and new approaches will be tested and implemented, focusing on making healthcare services more effective and aligned with patients’ needs.

The two institutions will collaborate on research studies and clinical trials to identify better treatment pathways, while also offering staff more opportunities for learning and professional development. This will help attract and retain skilled healthcare professionals in Lanarkshire, further strengthening the region’s healthcare workforce.

Professor Matthew Walters, Head of the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing at the University of Glasgow, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying: “I am delighted that the University of Glasgow has signed this agreement to deepen our collaboration with NHS Lanarkshire. World-leading research thrives on strong partnerships, and this agreement will foster closer working relationships between our institutions, linking teaching, research, and healthcare services to ultimately improve patient care.”

Dr Chris Deighan, Executive Medical Director at NHS Lanarkshire, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating: “This partnership marks a major step forward in improving healthcare in Lanarkshire. By working with the University of Glasgow, we can leverage the latest research to deliver innovative care for our patients.”

Professor Eamonn Brankin, Associate Medical Director and Lead for Academic Liaison at NHS Lanarkshire, added: “This agreement presents a fantastic opportunity to connect research, education, and clinical care. Together, we can create new ways of working that will benefit both patients and healthcare professionals.”

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SOURCE: University of Glasgow