A Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) volunteer has created a touching tribute to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff to thank them for their hard work throughout the pandemic.
Kenny Rodger, who has volunteered at the QEUH for five years and spent time in surgery himself, created the art to thank those who cared for him during his stay and to recognise them for how they have responded during the pandemic.
Kenny chose a lighthouse as the focus point in his piece – a beacon of hope – in reference to the NHS during COVID-19.
Retired policeman, Kenny, said: “For me, the pandemic reinforced the selfless dedication and commitment offered by perhaps the best health care staff in the world. Volunteering here you see first-hand how hard staff work, and having recently received treatment myself, I know the care is second-to-none. Everyone who was involved in my procedure was reassuring, helpful and professional, despite the huge pressures we all know they are facing.”
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Kenny is one of the Welcome Guide Service volunteers who works at the QEUH, providing a friendly face to help people find out where they need to be. As well as volunteering, he is a keen artist in his spare time, which is why he came up with the lighthouse concept piece.
Catherine Nivison, Chief Allied Health Professional for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s South Sector, said: “We are extremely grateful for Kenny’s piece which is now hanging in the main atrium for staff and visitors alike to enjoy. These gestures mean a huge amount to us.
“It’s also fantastic to have Kenny on board as part of the volunteering team. We know how important a role the volunteers play in supporting patients and visitors when they come to our hospitals and we are grateful for their service.”
