iOS - Android She then went on to study nursing at Motherwell College, met and married her beloved husband, Darren and continued her career as a carer in Lanarkshire, while also looking after her family.Ellona then decided to continue with her studies and is currently studying nursing at the University of the West of Scotland in Hamilton, as well as working as a carer.Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionHer son Jamie enthused: “My mum has made us really proud because of all she has done for us.“She has worked hard as a carer throughout the pandemic, and despite her health issues, she has always worked hard to bring us up and is also studying to be a nurse.”And.