First surgery in UK and Ireland conducted at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Last week, Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) created history as Mark Blyth became the first surgeon in the UK and Ireland to use the new Persona…
New digital toolkit to help people living with Dissociative Seizures
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has developed a digital tool to help patients and their families manage a condition that was once so difficult to…
Isabel celebrates Diamond Wedding Anniversary after Robotic Assisted Surgery
84-year-old Isabel was able to celebrate her 60 years of marriage after surgery at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) last year. The Glaswegian, now living in…
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…
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,…