4 Days After Transplant
On Friday 15th September, one week ago, Nicola Liddel (45) from Carmyle in Cambuslang, was driving her daughter, Sophie, home from sitting her driving theory…
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2023
Celebrating 10 years of my kidney transplant
Lynn Smith, from Hamilton, discovered that she had kidney failure two years after giving birth to her now 17-year-old daughter, Erin. Five years later she…
Kidney transplant patient thanks NHSGGC team … by jumping out of plane
A man whose life was transformed by a transplant after years “counting down to kidney failure” has thanked everyone involved in his care … by…
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde launch 2023 Student Campaign
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is encouraging all Freshers and returning students to ensure they have access to the appropriate healthcare during their studies as part of NHSGGC’s 2023/24 student campaign
Seth, age 4, stands for the first time thanks to an orthotic standing shell
When Seth McFadzean (4) from Dumfries popped on his ‘Iron Man suit’ in July 2023, his parents watched in delight as they saw him stand…
Heart Recipient encourages others to ‘Have the conversation’
When Steve Donaldson (61) was 18, his dream was to be a cyclist and compete professionally in competitions. Sadly, Steve’s dream was short lived. When…
NHSGGC team raises thousands for Kidney Research – with Sir Andy Murray leading the way!
A team from the New Victoria Hospital in Glasgow has raised thousands of pounds for kidney research by going for a walk … with Sir…
Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s winter vaccination programme has commenced
Scotland’s winter vaccination programme has started in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, with residents aged 50-64, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff, and vulnerable groups being…
Mum’s Braveheart wins Young Achiever at the Scottish Children’s Medical Awards
William Kilpatrick (14) from Castlemilk has won ‘Young Achiever’ at the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2023. The Scottish Children’s Health Awards exist to celebrate courageous…
Baby Piper is ready to take on the world following heart surgery
In July 2023, at just eight weeks old, Piper Faulds had heart surgery in the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. Less than three months later,…