Hairmyres staff win a place in the spotlight
Bailbreach
MARK PIRIE
Hairmyres staff have scooped two top NHS awards.
The recognition award was introduced for the first time at this year’s ceremony due to the kindness, compassion and care which was displayed and recognised by others.
The gong was presented to Kate Bailey and her guide dog Kayla in recognition of the considerable difference she has made in East Kilbride.
The winner of the award for ‘outstanding learner’ also came from Hairmyres Hospital as cardiology improvement manager Angela Dixon received the award.
Kate works as a clerkess in ward 10 at University Hospital Hairmyres and pooch Kayla supports her in her role. However, the canine pal also provides support to the patients of the ward as a therapy dog.
An NHS Lanarkshire spokesperson says that, alongside Kate, Kayla has become “invaluable in assisting patients who are suffering from dementia, are agitated or have terminal illnesses.”
They added that “her presence with patients, particularly those who are displaying stress or distress, helps to have a calming and settling effect when the normal methods to alleviate distress have failed.”
She “also provides stress relief at times to nursing and medical staff too.”
They added: “Both as a great team, make a genuine difference to the running of the ward and patient care.”
Kate has been described as a very kind and considerate lady who gives her time and effort to help support others.
She says he dog is quiet, obedient and loving and sits Success patiently whenever required to help others.
On receiving her award, Kate said: “I was delighted to be nominated and then to be presented with the Recognition Award was truly amazing.” Sentence was deferred on an East Mains man who breached bail.
Kal Clarke, of Rannoch Green, admitted breaching bail on July 15 by being outwith his home address between 7pm and 7am at Glenluce Terrace in West Mains.
At Hamilton Sheriff Court sentence was deferred until August 29 for reports.