Friends, family and colleagues bid a fond farewell to Helen Gilchrist who retired in April after a remarkable 42 years service. The senior physiotherapist, who was based at Lockhart Hospital in Lanark, trained in physiotherapy at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. In 1973 Helen joined NHS Lanarkshire as a basic grade physiotherapist at Law Hospital, however, soon […]

A double celebration goes to outpatient manager Irene McLeary and clerical officer Moira Hamilton who both retired from the outpatients department at Wishaw General Hospital in March after a combined 65 years service. After 38 years service, outpatient manager Irene McLeary retired from NHS Lanarkshire in March. Irene, who was based in the general outpatients […]

Friends, family and colleagues bid a farewell to Jacqueline Graham who retired from NHS Lanarkshire in March after 26 years service. The staff nurse, who was based in the Calder Unit at Udston Hospital, trained as a pupil nurse in 1975 before working in Belvidere Hospital as an enrolled nurse. After having her family, Jacqueline […]

After 18 years service, physiotherapy services manager Jim Martin retired in March. Jim, who was based at Hairmyres Hospital, has worked in various locations throughout his career including Monklands, Ruchill, Gartnavel and latterly Hairmyres Hospital.  Jim has also previously worked as a physio for various football teams and on the sets of some blockbuster films. […]

After 24 years service, medical secretary Kathryn Hamilton retired from the NHS in February. Kathryn began her career with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde as medical secretary to consultant vascular surgeon Mr Pollock.  She thereafter joined NHS Lanarkshire where she became medical secretary to Mr Knight, department of surgery and clinical director Julian Goldring at […]