07/08/2026
NHS LANARKSHIRE
📣People in Lanarkshire who receive regular vitamin B12 injections may now be able to administer them at home.
đź’‰ The new self-administration programme gives eligible patients greater flexibility, independence and control over their care, with full training, support and equipment provided by NHS staff.
Participation is entirely optional, and patients can continue attending appointments if they prefer.
👥Patients who would like to learn more should speak to a member of staff during their next B12 appointment.
Benefits of B12 self-administration include:
âś…Greater independence and control over care.
âś…No need to attend a Treatment Room for every injection.
âś…More flexibility to administer injections at a convenient time.
âś…Ongoing support and training from NHS staff.
âś…The option for a family member or carer to be trained to administer injections.
Read more at: http://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/news-nhs.../
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