‘Sponge on a string’ endoscopy alternative rolls out to NHSGGC patients
A new technique which provides patients with a more comfortable and efficient alternative to an endoscopy has been launched at Gartnavel General Hospital in Glasgow,…
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October 2020
Rare operation saves cancer patient’s leg from amputation
A cancer patient is recovering well after having part of her leg transported for radiation treatment, while she was still on the operating table at…
Same day hip-replacement service launches at Stobhill
Stobhill hospital has launched its same-day hip replacement programme and has successfully treated its first patient. The programme is built on established principles from the…
20 red wards sparks plea for public to stick to rules
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is calling on the public to heed current guidelines to minimise the number of new hospital admissions following a…
Important role of COVID assessment centres highlighted as Winter begins
As we enter the Winter months and Covid cases continue to rise across Scotland, medics at NHSGGC are reminding patients with the virus how to…
Landmark Clinical Trials on MND Begin in Glasgow
A groundbreaking clinical trial for motor neurone disease (MND) begins today at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow. The pioneering trial MND-SMART is…
Slow release opioid substitute gives Glasgow patients new lease of life
A slow release opioid substitute is helping opioid dependent patients get their lives back on track and has been described as ‘life-changing’ by those on…
COVID survivors enrolled in unique rehabilitation programme
A specially designed rehabilitation initiative for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients is helping speed up the recovery and improve the health and wellbeing of COVID-19…
Project Helps Families With Over £36 Million in Financial Support
This week is Challenge Poverty Week (5th to 11th October) which raises awareness of families in Scotland who are living with the constant pressure of living in…
Saved by a loving hug
A Cambuslang grandmother says she’s only here today because a big hug from her eight-year-old grandson led to the discovery of cancerous lumps. Noreen Lewis…