Porter Jamie Robertson has been nominated in the Unsung Hero category at this year’s Scottish Health Awards for his dedication in ensuring the hospital operates smoothly.

I had to take my very elderly mother to Accident and Emergency at Hairmyres Hospital because her GP was concerned about her high blood pressure and breathing difficulties. From the moment we walked...

My mum spent the last 2 weeks of her life in ward 9 in Hairmyres Hospital. The care she received was second to none and each member of staff went above and beyond to make sure mum was comfortable....

In January this year I woke up in the early hours with a blinding headache and had to dial 999. The paramedics quickly suspected a stroke. I was blue lighted to Hairmyers hospital in East Kilbride by...

My mum was admitted to hospital and is due to be discharged. The staff in Coronary Care and also ward 9 have been outstanding. The staff in Coronary Care showed great compassion and care at a very...

Husband sent to Hairmyres Aand E with chest pains. Fast tracked through A&E after multiple tests to an admittance ward were we saw consultant Dr Mulholland. Having dealt with hospitals previously...

My dad was made end of life in March of this year. We had lengthy discussions as a family with my dad a while ago about what he wanted when the time came. He developed sepsis and after discussion...

Having attended the Emergency Department for stomach issues (appendicitis), I have to say the 6 hour wait, in and out of triage was not good (definitely need to look at this process, it is not...

We had a terrifying time yesterday when our little 11 week old baby boy took unwell and became limp and unresponsive. I attended Hairmyres a&e and was rushed through by the lovely receptionist. We...

I couldn’t have asked for a better experience at Day Surgery in Hairmyres Hospital. The nurses were caring, compassionate and extremely helpful from start to finish. When I was taken in for my...

My elderly mother has a telephone consultation with her GP who felt it necessary to refer her to Hairmyres Hospital's Medical Assessment Unit for examination. We arrived at A&E and I was initially...

I can’t put into words how wonderful the staff, working together as this incredible team, were towards me and my family. I had to attend A&E on a very busy night after Easter Weekend and I couldn’t...

My wife had a massive heart attack in March 2022. The paramedic was there within 5 minutes and ambulance shortly after. My wife was admitted to the coronary care unit, Hairmyers East Kilbride. 3 days...

I attended Hairmyres Hospital Day Surgery for the removal of my appendix. I arrived early in the morning and was told what would happen before and after my operation. Prior to going to theatre, every...

I started feeling unwell, with chest pain, sweating and feeling clammy, pain and numbness down both arms and feeling as if I needed to be sick. My younger son and daughter were in the house and my...

We wanted to share our appreciation for the staff on Ward 14 in Hairmyres hospital. They showed our family immeasurable kindness when my husband's mother was put on end of life care. The nurses...

Fantastic care from all staff at Hairmyres Hospital - Medical Admissions Unit, Radiology, Minor Injuries and Ward 2. A very special mention to Charge Nurse Gina on Ward 2 who went above and beyond to...

My mum was in ward 4 following a fall at home. Care was excellent and all the staff were friendly and approachable. Especially Sam. All questions were answered appropriately and there was genuine...

Hi on 24th of march i was admitted to ward 6 after suffering a stroke . The care and compassion i received from both nurses and drs was exceptional , i was treated by both Dr Higgins and Dr Mo who...

A huge massive thanks to Dr Bedi and her team and also all of the fantastic nurses, assistants, cleaners etc who all looked after me very well when I was admitted with Pneumonia earlier this year. I...

My Mother was admitted to Ward 12 at Hairmyres Hospital on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 due to ongoing respiratory issues & lung infection. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Nurses...

Outstanding care and compassion today, during my outpatient CT scan. Of course I was roaring and greeting as I was so anxious but Clinical Support Worker Debbie and both radiographers were brilliant....

Following a slow recovery from a knee replacement I was referred to the physiotherapy department at UH Hairmyres where I was lucky enough to be assigned Ruth as my physio. Ruth was brilliant, she was...

Home 2 days ago from a four night stay in Hairmyres University Hospital ward 3. I can't thank everyone enough for the care I received. As a fellow staff nurse we often are the most critical when...

I'm going to be having a procedure done at the start of December. The vascular theatre scheduler, Debbie, was extremely helpful whenever I needed to call her. She also sent me information about the...

My nana was found unresponsive by her carer who called an Ambulance. They arrived extremely quickly and the paramedics were amazing. They treated my nana with the greatest care and made her so...

Was seen by 8 staff members during my 6 hours in the Medical Department for suspected DVT. All were calm, friendly, courteous and efficient. Could not have asked for better attention. Even got tea...

I have been treated for secondary breast cancer for over a year at Hairmyres hospital in East Kilbride. I would like to give a huge shoutout to the breast nurse Jackie O’Donnell who has been caring...

I was in Hairmyres Cath Lab to have my ICD changed over after 9 years of having it implanted there also . 4 of us in the small ward waiting to have our procedures. All the nurses were fantastic,...

My Mother was admitted to Ward 12 at Hairmyres Hospital on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 due to ongoing respiratory issues & lung infection. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Nurses...

I arrived at Hairmyers A and E and was dealt with in a respectful timely manner despite the business of the department. My admission and support on ward 4 was also excellent. I was discharged and...

I attended Hairmyers Hospital Vanguard Unit mid June 22 for a colonoscopy and endoscopy. From the minute I arrived I was given a warm welcome with each member of staff taking the time to explain each...

I attended Dr Willock’s clinic for a scan/hysteroscopy. Prior to attending I was anxious about how painful the procedures would be and the likelihood of having to have further procedures under...

I had an endoscopy this morning and would like to thank all the staff in the Endoscopy Suite and Day Surgery Unit for their care and professionalism during my visit. I would like to pay a special...