Scots pensioners kept their Valentine's Day traditions alive despite being treated at different hospitals for Covid.
Isabel Devine, 87 and Ian Devine 88, usually have a meal together and exchange cards but are now fighting the deadly virus.
Since Isabel is being treated in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Ian at the New Victoria ACH romance plans looked impossible this year.
But thoughtful hospital staff ensured the couple, who have been married for 64 years, were able to exchange cards and while both have been in touch throughout their stay via virtual visiting.
The gesture forms part of the patient-centred approach to care which underpins the treatment of all patients across NHSGGC.
Commenting Lead Nurse within Elderly Services at the QEUH for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Collette Kilpatrick said: “Delivering care which is tailored to each person’s needs is absolutely key to ensuring our patients receive the best treatment possible during their stay.
"For Isabel and Ian, we thought it would be really nice to help keep traditions alive, despite them having to receive treatment at different hospitals.
“It’s just a small thing, but we know how important these gestures can be for patients to help them feel as comfortable as possible and the staff involved on both sides were delighted to have been able to play a role for Isabel and Ian.”
Isabel commenting on their near 65 years of marriage after meeting at the famous but now demolished Plaza Ballroom at Eglington Toll, said: “Ian is a good husband and an amazing dad.
"Being married all these years, we do have our tiffs but who doesn’t and we always make up before going to sleep.”
