Tunnocks serves up teatime treat to hospital workers

The 87-year-old is staying safe at home near the famous factory in Uddingston.

However, his daughter Karen and son-in-law Fergus Loudon ensured the special delivery of iconic teacakes and caramel wafers was dispatched to NHS Louisa Jordan, at Glasgow’s SEC Campus, where staff could enjoy a welcome sugar hit!

Fergus, sales manager at Tunnock’s, said: “These are unprecedented times. Our factory is in lockdown but we wanted to do what we could to help.

“It’s astonishing that the hospital has been built in just over two weeks and is now able to take its first patients and deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

“This has involved a mammoth effort with staff working tirelessly and around the clock.

“And while we hope the £43 million facility is never needed, we wanted to recognise their efforts and say thank you in our own way.”

Jill Young, the hospital’s chief executive, said: “Our contractors and staff on site have been working around the clock to make sure we are ready to support the NHS.

“The outpouring of support we have received has been incredible. Whether this is a donation of goods or services, or sending us kind messages online, these make such a difference to everyone here. On behalf of the entire team, I’d like to say thank you.”