A North Lanarkshire woman has paid a poignant tribute to a health and social care team who cared for her husband in the final months of his life.

George Noon, a devoted grandfather and school janitor – passed away peacefully in his home in Carnbroe, North Lanarkshire surrounded by family in May last year.

He had been living with end stage pulmonary fibrosis – a lung disease which can require intensive hospital care. Elizabeth Noon, George’s wife, said the joined-up care provided by health and social care staff meant George was able to spend his last few months at home – which meant the world to her family.

“George was always there for us, always in our corner. Family was everything. It was so important for us to be there for him – in our own home – in those precious last few weeks and days. This team allowed that to happen.”

In George’s case, care was provided by the Coatbridge Short Term Intensive Home Support Services (North Lanarkshire Council) and NHS Lanarkshire’s Community Nursing Service. The health and social care staff linked in with Mr Noon’s GPs to provide round-the-clock, coordinated care and support.”

George passed away peacefully on 11th May last year surrounded by his family.

“When the time came he wasn’t alone. He just went to sleep surrounded by his loved ones – all we wanted for it was to happen peacefully – and it did.

“That meant everything to George. Family was his world and his life.”

You read more of Mrs Noon’s poignant tribute to staff here: http://goo.gl/tk2w0v