New Carluke Health Centre is not key to good health

However, one doctor moving into the new building believes the centre will not resolve the area's health issues — that responsibility lies with local people.

Dr Alec Workman (61) is a partner at the High Mill Practice and has been helping patients for the past 35 years.

He believes everyone has a part to play to make sure the people of Carluke and surrounding area are healthy.

Dr Workman said: "The health centre is a first class building and I'm really looking forward to working there.

"I know the doctors, nurses and administrative staff can't wait to get started.

"But, unfortunately, the new building can't influence the health of the

community — that comes down to the individual and I include myself in that.

"If we all work towards individual lifestyle changes then it will benefit the community's health as a whole."

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