NHS Lanarkshire is improving access to routine blood testing through its “Bloods and Go” service, which lets patients attend for blood tests during opening hours without booking an appointment. Under the scheme, a GP must have requested the blood test, and eligible patients can then visit the relevant service location at a time that fits within stated operating hours.
Both outlets describe the initiative as a simpler and quicker route for patients needing routine blood work across Lanarkshire. The coverage focuses on removing the need for separate appointments for blood tests once a GP has arranged the request, aiming to make the process more straightforward for patients.
No additional details are provided in the articles about locations covered, eligibility beyond GP requests, capacity changes, or how the service integrates with existing pathways. The reports are limited to describing the availability of appointment-free attendance for routine tests during opening hours.
