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Huge cheers as Jacqueline MacDonald crossed the finish line at Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow today. Jacqueline from the Western Isles celebrated the anniversary of her son Lachie's heart surgery by completing a 310-mile running challenge, the distance from her home in Great Bernera to the hospital. ![]()
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Jacqueline’s “Laps for Lachie” has raised over £4,500 for the British Heart Foundation while shining a light on congenital heart conditions.![]()
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The Scottish Paediatric Cardiac Service (SPCS) is based at the RHC. Jacqueline shared her gratitude for the care Lachie received at the hospital. She said: “The care that Lachie received from staff was amazing. From all the theatre staff to the domestics who came in to make him smile every day.”
New videos have been created to support cancer patients attending the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.![]()
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Being diagnosed with cancer and attending your first appointment can feel overwhelming, especially when there’s so much information to take in.![]()
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The videos were designed with clinicians to help patients feel more prepared, informed and supported from the very start of their journey.![]()
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Featuring broadcaster Alison Walker, the videos cover common questions, including:![]()
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💠 What to expect at your first oncology appointment![]()
💠 Understanding treatment such as chemotherapy![]()
💠 Managing side effects like hair loss![]()
💠 Diet, lifestyle and wellbeing during treatment ![]()
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You can watch the videos here: www.beatson.scot.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/information-support-services/information-videos/
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