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Many congratulations to our Director of Estates and Facilities, Professor Tom Steele, who has been awarded an honorary degree from Glasgow Caledonian University.![]()
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Professor Steele, who joined NHSGGC in 2018, received the honour from the Chancellor of the University, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE – and in his acceptance speech, he had some simple words of advice for those coming after him.![]()
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"Love what you do and get good at it … When opportunity avails, or when someone gives you a chance, don’t let it pass you by, grab it with both hands and grip tightly.”![]()
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Read more: bit.ly/3Ydv0Qt
👀 Have you spotted our new posters in hospitals?![]()
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They’re part of our Home for Lunch initiative – helping patients leave hospital before noon and return to the comfort of home.![]()
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Your checklist:![]()
✅ Share any concerns with the discharge team![]()
✅ Arrange transport ahead of time![]()
✅ Make sure you have the right clothes to travel![]()
✅ Make sure those collecting you know where you are leaving from![]()
✅ Make sure you have keys and access![]()
✅ Prepare essentials at home (food, heating)![]()
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Why does it matter?![]()
✔ Better for patients’ health![]()
✔ Frees up beds for others![]()
✔ Speeds up emergency care![]()
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Find out more: www.nhsggc.scot/nhs-greater-glasgow-and-clyde-asking-for-help-to-get-patients-home-for-lunch-2/
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