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…
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January 2025
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…
UK’s first safer drug consumption facility to open
The UK’s first safer drug consumption facility opens in Glasgow on Monday, 13 January. Based at Hunter Street Health and Care Centre, the facility –…
Get seen more quickly, more easily, more comfortably
On average, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde patients who visit Minor Injuries Units are seen, treated, and discharged in two to three hours or less.…
Do you have an eye-related health need? NHSGGC service can get you help, often within 24 hours
As winter pressures build up across the NHS in Scotland, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is reminding people that A&E is not the best place…