Alison lives in Dumfries and has had a 38-year career as a registered nurse with NHS Dumfries and Galloway. During that time, she got to know people in all parts of the region and was especially busy during the Covid vaccination programme when she returned to work to help out.
15 years ago, Alison set up the baby charity Dumfries and Galloway Sands. When she badly needed support following her baby son's death in 1996, she received help from the Glasgow Sands group. As there was no help available locally, she was determined to establish a branch of the charity in our region.
Dumfries and Galloway Sands is now a well-established group, working with hospitals and other health groups, and supporting bereaved families in Dumfries and Galloway.
