Celebrating a new era of nursing training at The Duncan

A glimpse of what was an amazing day at The Duncan Hospital in Raxaul, Bihar, as Professor Gordon Mackay, spoke on behalf of the Trustees of the Duncan Hospital Charitable Trust (The Mackay Clinic’s sponsored charity) at the inauguration of the Clanton Nursing Academic Block. This huge, state-of-the-art nursing training school marks a new chapter…

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A Scottish man cycles from Glasgow to Munich for the European Championships

Max Becker/asb zeitung/13/06/24: Go on a journey – A Scottish man cycles from Glasgow to Munich for the European Championships. The Scottish biker Ethan Walker had to travel the longest distance out of all those headed to the European Championship’s kick-off event in Munich: He cycled from Glasgow to Bavaria, covering an estimated 1200 kilometers….…

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FROM SCOTLAND TO MUNICH VIA THE FOHLENWELT

After recovering from a serious accident, young Scot Ethan Walker is now aiming to cycle to the opening game of the EUROs in Munich. The 18-year-old’s journey also took him to the FohlenWelt. Ethan Walker was dealt a cruel twist of fate eight months ago. The talented young footballer from Scotland was in New York…

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Inspiring trustee visit to The Duncan Hospital, Bihar

Prof Mackay has been operating in a different theatre this week – as a trustee of our supported charity The Duncan Hospital Charitable Trust he has been in India on a visit to The Duncan Hospital in Bihar, catching up on the progress of some of the projects and staff sponsorships that the charity funds.…

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Nursing a Future at The Duncan Hospital, Bihar

News from our sponsored Charity The Duncan Hospital Charitable Trust who are soon to begin fundraising in the hope of raising £1,100 every 6 months to open the opportunity to train as a nurse at The Duncan to 2 girls who otherwise, due to impoverished backgrounds, would never be able to consider a career in…

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Guests sparkle in the rain at dance in aid of The Duncan

On a wet evening in November 2015, the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh, was transported to a much warmer climate. The EMMS International Duncan Dinner saw 150 guests enjoy Indian themed food and entertainment. Special speeches were heard from Dr Philip Finny from Duncan Hospital in Raxual, Bihar, India and Professor Gordon Mackay, long-time supporter…

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