AN ambulance worker who has also spent the last 15 years providing life-saving volunteering has been honoured for her dedication.

Lynne Duke started with St Andrew’s First Aid, which supplies first aid equipment and event cover, back in 2009 after seeing an advert in a local newspaper. 

The ambulance care assistant, who works out of Leverndale Station in Crookston, was recently presented with a long service medal and certificate at a civic reception at Edinburgh City Chambers.

Lynne proudly attended with her daughter Sarah.

(Image: SAS) “It was really nice to be recognised for the volunteering that I do,” said Lynne, from East Kilbride.

“After making the decision to join I have never looked back as I really enjoy it. Not only did St Andrew’s give me the confidence to try new things, but I’ve also met friends that I can now call friends for life.”

In the past 15 years, Lynne has volunteered at six T in the Park festivals, numerous concerts, football matches, Remembrance Day parades and at local duties including performances in East Kilbride village theatre.

Her enjoyment of volunteering inspired her to change careers and she joined the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) in 2016, caring for members of the public when transporting them to and from hospital.

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Lynne said: “I started working part-time based at Paisley station before moving to Glasgow South station. I now work full-time at Leverndale Station. I like that every day is different, meeting different people and the challenges that it brings.”

Paul Bennie, ambulance care assistant team leader at Leverndale, said: “On behalf of everyone at SAS, I would like to congratulate Lynne on a fantastic achievement.

“She is a fantastic member of staff and an inspiring volunteer for St Andrew's. This award is thoroughly deserved and everyone at Leverndale is thrilled she has been recognised.”