Latest news
Beatson
Beatson clinicians share breast cancer care collaboration in Gaza
Two senior oncology specialists from the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre have helped transfor…
News
New OPAT Service at the Vale of Leven Hospital Delivers Safe, High Quality Care Closer to Home
Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) is now firmly established at the Medical Assessment …
News
NHSGGC Celebrates Finalists in 2026 RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards
Three NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) staff members and one nursing team have been named as f…
Additional news resources
Contacts for media and journalist enquiries only!
News on social media
Facebook Posts
If you are eligible for the MenB vaccine, you don’t need to make an appointment. The following drop-in clinics are running today. ![]()
![]()
🔹 University of Glasgow, Level 3, Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead St, Glasgow G12 8QF, 8.45am to 7.15pm. You do not have to be a student at this university to attend for vaccination.![]()
This clinic runs every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the summer.![]()
![]()
🔹 Piazza Shopping Centre Unit-28/29, Central Way, Paisley PA1 1EL, 8.45am to 7.15pm. This clinic runs every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the summer. ![]()
![]()
You are eligible for this vaccine if you are:![]()
![]()
Born between 1 March 2008 and 28 February 2009, and any others who were in S6 during the 2025-26 academic year, regardless of future education plans![]()
![]()
Undergraduate university entrants under the age of 25 who are starting for the first time in the academic year 2026-27, including international students![]()
![]()
College entrants under 25 starting for the first time in the academic year 2026-27 while living away from home in shared student accommodation, including international students.![]()
![]()
More information: www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/general-vaccinations/
🔬 Research Spotlight: Sam Carmichael![]()
![]()
Meet Sam Carmichael, Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Trials, Research and Innovation and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.![]()
![]()
Sam is motivated by the opportunity to improve patient outcomes through access to innovative new therapies, while ensuring research is delivered safely and equitably. Her role helps bridge the gap between groundbreaking scientific advances and the delivery of care within the NHS, helping to make promising new treatments available to patients.![]()
![]()
What Sam enjoys most about her role is building the systems, leading the teams and tackling the practical challenges that enable innovative therapies to move from research into routine clinical care.![]()
![]()
One of Sam's proudest achievements was supporting research and the rapid development of clinical guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.![]()
![]()
Reflecting on that experience, Sam says: “Being able to contribute to research that directly impacted patient care, at such pace and scale, was one of the most meaningful parts of my career. It brought together patient care, teamwork and innovation under pressure, and showed what can be achieved when people work together towards a common goal.”
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!