It’s time to nominate in the NHSGGC Excellence Awards
At the beginning of last year when the COVID-19 pandemic struck NHSGGC had to put a hold on its annual staff Excellence Awards. In the…
IRH nurse prepares to say goodbye after 38 years
One of Inverclyde Royal’s longest serving members of staff will retire later this month, after almost 40 years in the job there. Steven McDowall (58),…
Nurse who vaccinated the First Minister reflects on pandemic experience
A West Dunbartonshire nurse, who found herself in the limelight when she vaccinated the First Minister, has been reflecting on her pandemic experience. The day…
Transplant boy returns to school after ‘the best summer of his life’
A seven year old boy from Larkhall, who had a kidney transplant in lockdown, is back at his desk today (Monday) after the ‘best summer…
Spinal patient Craig reunited with nurses who helped save his life
A 20 year old man who was paralysed in a road accident, has been reunited with the nurses and staff who gave him a reason…
Former Health Centre site sold
The former Greenock Health Centre site has been sold by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, allowing the land to be redeveloped – potentially for housing. The sale was concluded…
Parents turn to new Royal Hospital for Children app for trusted care advice
Parents and carers who are worried about their child’s health can now access a wealth of information via an app, developed by experts at the…
‘On the mend’ – meet the apprentice maintaining healthy hospital equipment
We all know that staff in hospitals rely on a vast array of equipment to do their jobs, but who makes sure it’s all up…
NHSGGC welcomes 650 new nurses and midwives to its ranks
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has officially signed up more than 650 newly qualified nurses and midwives as part of this year’s intake. The vast…
Liaison nurses give parents confidence to take premature babies home early
Premature babies are getting home to their families quicker, thanks to a new service introduced by staff at the Princess Royal Maternity in Glasgow. Babies who are…