The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit
Within Philipshill, there are beds for people with specific respiratory care needs. This is for patients who have difficulty breathing and may need some assistance with a ventilator or need extra respiratory support. We may admit you to the Respiratory Care Unit initially if you have breathing difficulties and then move you as your condition improves.
Meet the team
Laurie is the Respiratory Care Nurse within the Spinal Injury Unit.
Laurie began her career in Spinal Cord Injury in Philipshill Hospital Spinal Unit as an Enrolled Nurse in 1987. She transferred to the new Spinal Unit at QENSIU when it opened in 1992. Laurie successfully completed the nursing conversion course to become a Staff Nurse.
Laurie is responsible for the 6 bedded Respiratory Care Unit housed within Philipshill Ward. Laurie also has responsibility for community domiciliary ventilated spinal cord injured patients throughout Scotland.
Laurie’s role also involves advising, support and education to hospital and community teams.
Contact Details
0141 201 2661 (Office)
07432 153828 (Mobile)