Staff nurse Christine Wilson, who was based within the day surgery at Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, retired on 31 August following a nursing career which spanned 36 years. In 1979, Christine trained as a pupil nurse and then began working as an enrolled nurse in the surgical department. She thereafter completed her conversion course to […]

After 34 years service, staff nurse Ann Fisher retired from NHS Lanarkshire in September. Ann, who was based in the emergency department at Wishaw General Hospital, began her career in 1981 as an enrolled nurse.  She thereafter worked with care of the elderly in ‘D’ block at Law Hospital before moving to wards 24, 19 […]

After a remarkable 38 years service, Alison Graham, health and safety advisor, retired from NHS Lanarkshire in July. Alison, who was based at Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, started her career in the NHS in 1976 when she joined the trainee catering scheme. In 1981 Alison was promoted to catering manager at Ruchill Hospital, a position she […]