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Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Scottish hospitals face nearly 1,200 sewage leaks in just five years
The figures were uncovered by the Scottish Lib Dems. Almost 1,200 sewage leaks have been recorded in Scottish hospitals in the past five years. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde was the health board with the most spills, followed by NHS Lanarkshire. Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton leader: 'Healthcare workers have enough on their plate without dealing with smelly sewage spills in their workplace. 'I hope that health boards will be able to offer assurances that these issues have been addressed and will not happen again. 'When budgets are tight, improving facilities and even basic maintenance can fall down the pecking order. ' Scottish Liberal Democrats are committed to delivering swift, local healthcare for everyone in the highlands. That means investing in the facilities that patients and staff rely on, ensuring that they are fit for purpose and won't deliver any unpleasant surprises.' According to figures released under freedom of information, eight health boards recorded leaks. These were Ayrshire & Arran, Fife, Forth Valley, Grampian, Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Highland, Lanarkshire and Lothian. There were 308 incidents at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 171 at the city's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, 12 at the Stratheden in Cupar and the same number at Aberdeen's Royal Cornhill. Of the 1,197 sewage leaks in hospitals since 2019, 761 were in the NHSGGC area and 342 in Lanarkshire. Highlands. Incidents included sewage coming up drains in a 'contamination area' and an overflowing doctor's toilet.
Glasgow Times
22-04-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Johnstone schoolgirl 'lay dead' on floor for nine hours after death
Lucy Grant sadly passed away on Tuesday, April 15, at her home in Johnstone. Following her death, it is claimed the 17-year-old lay on the floor dead for over nine hours, reports the Scottish Sun. It is understood that the teenager suffered from her first suspected seizure just four days after she turned 16 in 2024. READ MORE: Band who formed in 1995 to play show in Glasgow READ MORE: American singer to host Glasgow gig as part of world tour Lucy's mum, Lynette Anderson, told the Scottish Sun how the past year has been a 'constant battle' to try and get the youngster 'the care she deserved'. However, the 44-year-old claims her daughter being treated as an adult at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital delayed access to vital treatment. The caring mother also claimed that Lucy had to wait for appointments as she was classed as an adult after turning 16. In a social media post, Lucy's heartbroken mum said: "As most of you know, the last year has been a constant battle with the NHS and fighting weekly to try and get Lucy the care she deserved, but more importantly needed as her seizures were getting worse and more dangerous. "Her two appointments at the hospital were for August 25 and September 2 this year, but I managed through sheer harassment to get them brought forward to April 24 and 29. "Instead of going to hospital on April 24, my baby girl will now be having her post-mortem carried out." Lucy was seen by the specialist Neurology team at the Glasgow hospital; however, on April 15, she sadly passed away at her home, where her mum claims she was lying on the floor for over nine hours. Lynette added: "I'll make sure her passing saves the lives of others as no child or mother should go through what we have." READ MORE: Woman arrested after early morning 'incident' Following the youngster's death, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde confirmed that they would review Lucy's case. The health board also said they would be in touch with her family to discuss concerns about her care. Meanwhile, a JustGiving page has been set up to help raise cash for Lucy's family, with over £7,000 already being raised. The fundraiser reads: "With the family's permission, we have decided to set up a Just Giving page for the most beautiful soul, Lucy Grant. "Sadly and totally unexpectedly, Lucy sadly went to sleep for the last time on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. "As most of you know, Lucy battled with epilepsy soon after her 16th birthday. "For the last year, she fought so hard to live her life with epilepsy, and devastatingly, she had another two seizures and didn't make it. "As you can imagine, this is the most horrendous time for such a lovely family to have to deal with. "So, to take some pressure away for them at such difficult times, we have decided to try and help out." READ MORE: Cambuslang girl's family panicking after she choked on nugget Morag Gardner, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Deputy Nurse Director for Acute Services, said: "We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Lucy Grant at this extremely difficult time. "Lucy had been seen by our specialist Neurology team, who remained in contact with her through her family and GP to monitor and obtain further information about her condition, and further appointments had been made for her. "We will review Lucy's case, and we will be in contact with her family to discuss any concerns they have about her care. "We are also reviewing our pathways for deaths in the community of 16 and 17-year-olds and apologise for any distress caused." READ MORE: Man seriously injured after being 'slashed' in Glasgow A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 11.15am on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, we attended an address in Johnstone following the death of a 17-year-old girl. "The death is being treated as unexplained but there are no apparent suspicious circumstances. "A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
