Big-hearted Paisley NHS volunteer opens up on critical role after 15 years in vital post

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An NHS volunteer has spoken of her joy at seeing vulnerable people regain their confidence as she marks 15 years service with the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH).Morag Brierton is a volunteer driver for the cardiac rehabilitation service and has transported and supported thousands of people to the Paisley hospital.A critical role for the cardiac team, many of the people who benefit from Morag’s driving would not otherwise be able to access a service which gives people with heart problems access to a wealth of specialists.The 69-year-old brings patients to the Health at Heart gym, where patients undergo cardiac rehab, physiotherapy and education sessions.Crucially for many, they also receive practical advice and emotional support which helps to rebuild their confidence and come to terms with a range of different heart conditions.Morag – who decided to volunteer with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) soon after taking early retirement from the fire service – said she enjoys playing a “small part” in patients’ recoveries and gets as much from volunteering as those she supports.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.