Congratulations go to Ann Jane Garvie, charge nurse, forensic services, Iona Ward, Beckford Lodge, who was the winner of the VIP invite to the Six Nations tournament being held at Murrayfield on 5 February.
On winning, Ann Jane said: “I’m actually speechless for once. I’d like to thank Caroline for her kind nomination. I’m a real avid rugby fan and winning this invite as a special guest is something I could’ve only ever dreamed of.”
Ann Jane was nominated by her colleague, senior charge nurse Caroline Watson, for her care and compassion within mental health services. Caroline said: “Ann Jane is considered to be one of the most reliable, caring and compassionate nurses within mental health services. She goes above and beyond to provide high standards of care to patients and, in particular, has supported many sporting activities for patients such as arranging for patients with severe mental health problems to attend football matches.
Caroline added: “Ann Jane has worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic and has provided excellent leadership, support and understanding to patients, carers and colleagues, while also dealing with significant family health issues and caring responsibilities and has not missed a single day of work. She really is a perfect example of someone who demonstrates the core values of NHS Lanarkshire.”
Ann Jane, along with her brother James McManus, will be invited to watch the Calcutta Cup match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield on 5 February – Scotland’s first of this year’s Six Nations tournament – as VIP guests of the Scottish Rugby Union (SFU) as a thank you to the NHS for their efforts throughout the pandemic.
