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Sunny side up – Beatson Cancer Charity

Fundraising is key to the success of the Beatson Cancer Charity. The charity provides a comprehensive range of patient and family support services including patient wellbeing and complementary therapies provided through its unique and award-winning Wellbeing Centre. Charlene Elliott, head of fundraising said: “The charity offers incredible services to help support people with cancer and […]

A much loved wife, mum & colleague

A much loved wife, mum & colleague

A loving husband honoured the memory of his wife on the first anniversary of her untimely death. Jackie Houlden, whose wife of 28 years, Lorraine, was a nurse at Hairmyres Hospital, has set up an annual award to recognise a student nurse who has excelled in care and compassion. Jackie said: “At Lorraine’s funeral it […]

Priceless donations that help to save lives

Priceless donations that help to save lives

If you haven’t thought about organ donation, then one woman’s story might encourage you to have a chat about it with your family and friends. Karen Casey, from Wishaw, said: “Approximately 30 years ago, I went to my GP as I had a pain in my right hand side. He sent me for tests and […]

Building knowledge - new theatres and ICU

Building knowledge – new theatres and ICU

However, NHS Lanarkshire is going one step further by involving doctors and nurses too. Nicola Ruddy is a senior nurse and clinical adviser to the Monklands Hospital investment team. Nicola said: “It is important to ensure that, whether it is a new or refurbished healthcare project, it is as person-centred as possible. This means it […]

Lillis is stepping out with new walking programme

Lillis is stepping out with new walking programme

A great grandmother who’s travelled to the corners of the earth has revealed how an innovative walking challenge has reinforced her sense of adventure – at 94-years of age. Former social worker and lifelong traveller Lillis Oldham from Strathaven – who once ventured to Cambodia as part of the humanitarian effort following Pol Pot’s genocide […]