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Family join charity walk after ‘unbearable’ loss to brain cancer

Scott Anderson, 36, from East Kilbride, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour in January 2024 and died a year later.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

Radiographers to stage first strike at Scottish hospital

The staff at Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride are taking action over rota changes they claim risk patient safety.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

East Kilbride physiotherapist died in burning car after getting day pass from psychiatric hospital

A Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Yvonne Robson heard she was allowed to leave Hairmyres Hospital on a day pass hours after attempting suicide and despite an appeal from her brother to keep her on the ward.

Glasgow Live · May 17, 2023

Family of East Kilbride dad who died from covid give thanks and cheque to heroic ICU staff

John Zenke was treated at Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride before sadly passing away during the pandemic in December 2020, and his family decided to raise funds to thank the ICU staff.

Glasgow Live · Dec 19, 2022

Middle-aged driver dies after taking ill at wheel near M74 during rush hour

Police Scotland has confirmed the 51-year-old man passed away after being rushed to Hairmyres Hospital earlier today when he took ill while driving near Raith interchange.

Glasgow Live · Dec 7, 2022

Man dies after falling ill at wheel before crash near M74

The 51-year-old driver was hospitalised after the accident, which happened this morning on the Raith Interchange, but he did not survive.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Trauma team and air ambulance rush to Ayrshire harbour after two-car crash

Police and ambulance crews were scrambled to Troon's Harbour Road.

Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022

Three arrested as man hospitalised following disturbance in Lanarkshire town

The victim suffered an injury to his head and was taken to Hairmyres Hospital

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

Man in serious condition following knife attack at block of flats in Lanarkshire

Emergency services rushed to the flats in the early hours of Wednesday morning

Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022

Nursing reunion for East Kilbride hospital's 'Class of 72'

Eight of the group shared memories of their days as trainee nurses at Hairmyres Hospital 50 years ago.

Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022