Testing figures reach major milestone in NHSGGC
An NHSGGC testing facility has reached the milestone of 100,000 Covid-19 tests since the beginning of the pandemic. The West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre…
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Hospital visitors urged to wear face coverings as regulations are eased
As hospital visiting regulations begin to ease from today, NHSGGC is reminding those planning to visit that they must wear a face covering. During the…
Minor Injuries Unit at New Victoria ACH reopens
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is pleased to announce the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at the New Victoria ACH will re-open from Monday the 13th…
Robotic surgery for prostate cancer restarts for patients in the West of Scotland
Robotic surgery for prostate cancer is back up and running at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, with over a dozen patients treated in June. Surgeries for…
Robotic surgery for prostate cancer restarts for patients in the West of Scotland
Robotic surgery for prostate cancer is back up and running at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, with over a dozen patients treated in June. Surgeries for…
Optometrists reopen for face-to-face consultations
Patients across Greater Glasgow and Clyde will be able to see their optometrists in person from today (29 June) as practices in the community begin…
New arrangements for patients giving blood samples
People due to attend out-patient clinics to give blood samples will now be directed to our Acute Phlebotomy Hubs across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.…
Routine dental care expected to recommence across GGC from Monday 13 July
Following a move on Monday 22 June which enabled NHS dental practices across Greater Glasgow and Clyde to reopen doors to deliver face-to-face urgent dental…
New study seeks to shed light on young people’s attitudes towards contraception
A Scotland-wide survey has launched which seeks to shed light on why young people may be less likely to use some forms of contraception and…
Dignity Project Having a Massive Impact on Patients and Their Loved Ones
An innovative project using an evidence based intervention called ;’dignity therapy; is offering people with a life limiting illness nearing the end of their lives…