Emotional farewell for nurse Laura as she retires after 40 years
A nurse who was retiring after more than 40 years in the job got a lot more than she bargained for on her last day…
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Celebrating 10 years of outstanding care at GRI’s Acute Assessment Unit
Staff within the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary have been celebrating its 10th year of operation. The unit opened in March 2011, following…
Glad to be alive – and back to the nursing I love
A cancer nurse who almost died from COVID-19 a year ago has revealed her joy at returning to the job she loves. Pauline McIlroy, an…
New Research and Innovation study reduces diagnostic wait time for people with suspected heart failure
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, The West of Scotland Innovation Hub and the University of Glasgow are collaborating on a new study aimed at reducing…
NHSGGC responds to the Oversight Board Report and Case Note Review
The reports published today cover an extremely challenging situation as we investigated and responded to unusual infections in young patients and the possibility that these…
Vale of Leven Hospital receives excellent inspection on COVID safety
The Vale of Leven Hospital has received an excellent report from healthcare inspectors, following an unannounced visit last month. Key findings were that staff were…
Bill and Agnes re-united after their vaccinations
A couple who have been married for almost 70 years have been reunited after they both received their COVID vaccinations and Care Homes opened up…
NHS staff teach machines to read x-rays with the help of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is being used to transform radiology services at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde with the support of the West of Scotland Innovation Hub…
Public urged to phone 111 before showing up to GP Out of Hours
Following an increase in the number of attempted walk-ins at GP Out of Hours centres, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is urging patients to call…
Glasgow led study shows more Scottish patients surviving potentially fatal bleeds
More patients in Scotland are surviving serious upper gastrointestinal bleeds, according to a study led by specialists at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Glasgow University. The…