Dundee People by Stewart Ross April 2, 2018, 6:00 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter This charming little bundle is one of the newest Taysiders — Amy Louise Keenan Cargill. A second child for Inchture couple Sarah and Craig Cargill, Amy came into the world at Ninewells Hospital and weighed in at a very respectable 8lb 15oz and is a little sister for two-year-old Michael, who attends Ninewells Nursery in Dundee. Sarah, 35, is originally from Downfield and while hubby Craig is also technically a Dundonian, he’s been in Inchture since he was a child. Sarah said: “She’s beautiful but she’s a party animal and likes the night. “The midwifery unit at Ninewells was amazing and I’d also like to thank the midwives who’ve been coming out to visit. We’ve had lots of support from family and friends, too, which is lovely.” Big brother Michael is taking things in his stride and … [Read more...] about Delight and thanks all round after little Amy Cargill arrives at Ninewells Hospital
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Ninewells Hospital porters threaten new industrial action
Home / News / Local / Dundee by Alan Richardson February 20 2018, 9.16am Updated: February 20 2018, 9.30am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Want to read more?Subscribe today from £1 a week Porters at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee could be set for strike action again. NHS Tayside porters are “on their knees” due to being understaffed by almost a third, according to senior Unite rep Graham Nelson. The workers at Ninewells Hospital are set to hold a ballot over potential strike action in a bid to force the health board to increase the workforce. Mr Nelson said porters had even tried to solve the recruitment issue themselves. He said: “We are running 30 men down just now and it’s going to be 35. “We have been in discussions with NHS Tayside for four weeks now about a resolution but we are getting nowhere – the porters are on their knees.” Mr Nelson said the ballot will be held in the … [Read more...] about Ninewells Hospital porters threaten new industrial action
Ninewells Hospital porters set for strike ballot after ‘working 30 men down’
Home / News / Dundee by Adam Hill February 20, 2018, 6:02 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Porters at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee could be set for strike action again. NHS Tayside porters are “on their knees” due to being understaffed by almost a third, according to senior Unite rep Graham Nelson. Now, the workers at Ninewells Hospital are set to hold a ballot over potential strike action in a bid to force the health board to increase the workforce. Mr Nelson told the Tele that porters had even tried to solve the recruitment issue themselves — but are now set to hold a consultative ballot for industrial action. He said: “We are running 30 men down just now and it’s going to be 35. “We have been in discussions with NHS Tayside for four weeks now about a resolution but we are getting nowhere — the porters are on their knees. “It’s ridiculous — they’re having to … [Read more...] about Ninewells Hospital porters set for strike ballot after ‘working 30 men down’
NHS Tayside shuts Ninewells Hospital garden in bid stub out smoking
Home / News / Local / Dundee by Stefan Morkis February 13 2018, 11.37am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Want to read more?Subscribe today from £1 a week NHS Tayside has closed its fresh air garden near the entrance to Ninewells Hospital in a bid to stop smokers from using it. The health board decided to cordon off the garden for four weeks to discourage patients and visitors from lighting up. Although NHS Tayside operates a strict no smoking policy, smokers regularly congregate in the garden, which is just yards from the main entrance to the hospital. A spokeswoman for NHS Tayside said the health board regularly receives complaints from patients, visitors and staff about smokers congregating around entrances, footpaths and seating areas in NHS Tayside grounds. Take Our Poll It is hoped that sealing off the garden temporarily will remind people of the no smoking policy and discourage them from lighting up. * For more … [Read more...] about NHS Tayside shuts Ninewells Hospital garden in bid stub out smoking
Man jailed for dealing heroin in Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital while he was in for surgery
Home / News / Court by Reporter January 11, 2018, 6:01 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A Dundee man was jailed after he admitted dealing heroin at a hospital while there for surgery. James Foley was caught with a roll of cash and almost £2,000 worth of the Class A drug stuffed into his shoe while he was admitted to Ninewells Hospital. He was undergoing surgery for an abcess and was admitted to the high dependency unit to recover. When a nurse moved his belongings from one ward to another, she discovered his hidden hoard inside a trainer and reported it to police. A sheriff jailed Foley for two years and three months and told him: “It’s extremely difficult to understand why anyone in their right mind would take these drugs in to hospital.” Fiscal depute Charmaine Gilmartin told Dundee Sheriff Court: “On January 28 last year the accused was admitted to Ninewells for an operation on a groin abcess. … [Read more...] about Man jailed for dealing heroin in Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital while he was in for surgery