Latest news with #LauraDrummond
Daily Record
04-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Airdrie school tops Spring Clean Scotland's Litter League for third year in a row
Hilltop Primary School in Airdrie were the winners of the Glasgow and Strathclyde award, with 24 pupils collecting 58 bags of litter. Tidy and triumphant Airdrie schoolchildren came out on top of a litter-picking initiative - for a third year in a row. Almost 50,000 bags of litter were picked during this year's Spring Clean Scotland as people across the country rolled up their sleeves to tackle the litter emergency. Organised by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, Spring Clean Scotland is the country's largest co-ordinated mass litter picking activity. Taking place over four weeks, more than 33,000 people - including 18,000 young people - took part in one of 2600 events covering every local authority area in Scotland. Hilltop Primary School in Airdrie were the winners of the Litter League Glasgow and Strathclyde award, with 24 pupils collecting 58 bags of litter. The Litter League, a competition for young people to get involved and compete for clean-up glory, returned for a third year and the national award was won by B-Dale Explorer Scouts in West Lothian. Laura Drummond from Hilltop Primary School said: "Hilltop Primary are delighted, once again, to be recognised for their efforts in keeping the local community and school grounds litter free. "P7a worked hard during the Spring Clean and cleared 58 bags of rubbish. "They are delighted and proud of the award, as it marks Hilltop's win for three years a row." Barry Fisher, chief executive at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: "We know there is a litter emergency in Scotland, but we also know there are people in every community across the country who are determined to take action and deal with the issue. "Spring Clean Scotland gives us an opportunity to spearhead a collective effort to make a noticeable difference, inspiring as many people as possible to help clean up Scotland. 'I'm so impressed to see that more than half of our volunteers this year were young people. "It's so inspiring to see the younger generation already taking notice and action of the litter issue in their communities. "Congratulations to Hilltop Primary School for their win. 'A huge part of Spring Clean is recognising those who have taken part, told us about their activities and helped us understand the depth of the problem we're facing. "But we also know that there are thousands more who don't share their efforts and have made litter picking part of their daily life. "To everyone who has played a part, however big or small, thank you for keeping Scotland beautiful." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Leader Live
13-05-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Wrexham hospice praises team on International Nurses Day
Nightingale House Hospice has praised its nursing team for the care they provide to patients and their families. The nurses at the hospice support people with progressive or life-limiting illnesses, helping them to 'live their fullest lives'. They deliver clinical care on the inpatient unit, manage symptoms in the wellbeing centre, and offer emotional support during difficult House Hospice health care assistants and Nurses with a patient celebrating International Nurses Day (Image: Nightingale House Hospice) Laura Singleton, ward manager at Nightingale House Hospice, said: "Being a hospice nurse is a privilege. "We're here to offer not just clinical care but a sense of peace and dignity. "It's about helping people feel supported and empowered, even in the most difficult circumstances." The nurses work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, doctors, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, complementary therapists, and social workers in the family support team and the spiritual care team. Laura Drummond, advanced nurse practitioner at the hospice, said: "Our role is to advocate for the needs and wishes of our patients and their families while managing complex symptoms and care plans. "Hospice nursing is about compassion, teamwork, and making a difference every single day." The nurses at Nightingale House also play a key role in the wellbeing centre, helping patients maintain their independence and improve their quality of life through tailored programmes and therapies. Carolyn James, wellbeing lead at Nightingale House, said: "Nurses are a crucial part of the wider care we offer at Nightingale House. Read more: Train operator to increase services on North Wales route North Wales hospitals have worst A+E waiting times in the country, figures show "Our holistic approach helps patients maintain independence and quality of life, and their emotional support is just as important as their clinical expertise." The hospice says its is on helping patients live well for as long as possible, despite a progressive or life-limiting illness. The nursing team embodies this philosophy daily, supporting patients and their loved ones with dignity, compassion and hope as they navigate their individual journeys'.
