Major Robotic-Assisted Surgery Milestone for Scotland
More than 10,000 patients across Scotland have benefitted from da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) since 2021, following a major expansion of da Vinci surgical systems…
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January 2025
New group established to encourage patient views on cancer care innovation
Cancer patients and their families will share their views on innovative solutions to support their care through a newly-established group. The Patient and Public Involvement…
Minimally invasive technique makes same-day spinal surgery a reality
A spinal surgery technique that improves outcomes for patients, and has the potential to bring down waiting lists, has been introduced at NHS Greater Glasgow…
Red weather warning: important notice
Following the red weather warning, non-urgent outpatient appointments and routine hospital admissions scheduled for Friday 24th January are being cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience, but…
The strength of Hope at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
Please note this story contains details of baby loss and could be upsetting for some readers. A Glasgow couple, Katie McArthur (27) and John Fry…
NHSGGC named Centre of Excellence for Antimicrobial Stewardship
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has become the first Scottish health board to be formally recognised for its work on antimicrobial stewardship and tackling the…
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde asking for help to get patients ‘Home for Lunch’
With winter pressures upon NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde services, patients are being encouraged to get ‘Home for Lunch’. This involves, alongside their families, carers,…
NHSGGC nurse recognised in 2025 New Year Honours List
A nurse has been named in the New Year Honours List for her dedication and service to the NHS. Maggie Clark, an Emergency Laparotomy Nurse…
Scotland-first graduate helps to improve children’s eye service
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde congratulates Specialist Orthoptist, Claire McFadden on becoming the first person in Scotland to complete a Masters in Ophthalmology, Advanced Clinical…
NHSGGC issues reminder to patients over review of lidocaine patch prescriptions
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has thanked patients, staff and members of the public after an appeal to reduce the inappropriate use of lidocaine…