'Straight back to work after beating' Covid: Glasgow's key worker heroes

Her brother, Colin McCartney nominated Jacqueline for her incredible work in Monklands Hospital’s A&E ward, where she tackles the coronavirus crisis head-on.

He said: “She’s on the frontline every day and after she had the virus and recovered, she went straight back to work.”

Colin said his 47-year-old sister was a “massive inspiration”.

“I’m so proud of her,” he added. “She had coronavirus about a month ago and when she recovered it was straight back to work.

“I was extremely worried, I mean she’s my sister but I’m so proud of her.”

He added: “Nurses and doctors are on the very frontline, facing this virus head-on, the fact that people have recovered from this virus is down to the nurses and doctors of Scotland.

“They’re the most important people in the country right now, as far as I’m concerned.”

Jacqueline grew up in Govanhill and has worked at Monklands Hospital “for years”, Colin told.

She lives in Cumbernauld with her husband and two children, 15 and 19.

“They love their mum,” said Colin.

Meanwhile, one care worker for the elderly has been going above and beyond to look after residents.

Ashley Neil was nominated by her brother Kenneth for her outstanding commitment at the Haydale Care Home in Tollcross.

Having worked in care for nearly 20 years, the 37-year-old has proved her dedication to the elderly and vulnerable for years.

These challenging times are no exception said Kenneth, with Ashley working regular 14-hour-shifts.

Her 34-year-old brother said: “She’s been putting the residents before herself, working long hours and long weeks.

Ashley loves running, having completed a number of Kiltwalks, including Dundee, Aberdeen and Glasgow.

Before lockdown, Carntyne-resident Ashley could often be found enjoying the nightlife, Kenneth said she is a regular concert-goer.

Last but not least, a mental health nurse for the police has been applauded for her work supporting prisoners during the crisis.

Allan, 38, nominated his sister Lynsey Carr, 35 for her work in the pandemic.

He said: “She’s been doing a lot of hours and working all over the place.

“She’s always been very confident, so when we first heard about Covid, it was quite chilling and quite scary.

“She was ready to take it on. She’s strong.”

Lynsey has worked for the police for a couple of years, said Allan and has worked in different offices throughout the city.

Allan described his sister as “a bit of a home bird”, saying she can often be found doing up the house and saving up for home improvements and holidays.

“She’s getting on great,” he said of Lynsey who is getting on with the job of helping vulnerable people in custody with their mental health.

Allan himself is a care worker in Helensburgh. The siblings are originally from Dumbarton.

He has been looking after vulnerable adults in the town and said: “It’s been quite difficult.

“Luckily, where we work there hasn’t been any cases.”