SCOTLAND'S oldest hospice has received a perfect rating from health inspectors who praised the quality of support given to patients.
St Margaret of Scotland Hospice in Clydebank was awarded five "excellent" marks after three inspectors from Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) turned up unannounced last month.
It comes just three years after campaigners won a five-year fight to save a ward at the facility from closure. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde had issued a formal notice to close the 30-bed continuing care ward but more than 100,000 people signed a petition to ask them to reverse their decision.
Susan Brimelow, chief inspector at HIS, said: "Our inspection of St Margaret of Scotland Hospice found an exceptional standard of care, treatment and support being provided to patients and relatives, from a highly dedicated and caring team of staff.
"Patients praised the quality of care received and staff spoke with pride about their work. We also found robust systems in place to gain feedback from patients in order to constantly monitor and improve the quality of care provided."
Professor Leo Martin, chairman of the St Margaret of Scotland Hospice board, commented: "Everything that is done is underpinned by our desire to serve, and to serve at the highest possible level, our patients, their families and the wider community. This report inspires all of us connected to the hospice."
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