From the Heart
Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult times in someone’s life. At this challenging time when COVID-19 is affecting so many…
NHSGGC celebrates the amazing role of midwives
Today is the internationally recognised day for highlighting the work undertaken by midwives. And never has it been so poignant, in the midst of a…
Singalong gives Glasgow Royal nurses time to feel ‘normal’
A senior nurse at Glasgow Royal has treated her staff to an afternoon singalong to thank them for their dedication while she battled Covid-19. Lead…
Covid nurse pens poignant poem
A Glasgow nurse has put pen to paper to capture the moment she helped a Covid-19 patient speak to their loved ones from their deathbed.…
International Nurses Day 2020: Student nurses share life on the frontline diaries
Two student nurses have documented their experiences of life on the frontline at Glasgow’s Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. It has been just over one…
Lewis Capaldi sends celebration message to NHSGGC nurses
Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi has sent a message of support to a team of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde nurses, to mark International Day of…
Health visitors continue to provide crucial lifeline for families
Frontline community work continues despite COVID-19, thanks to the efforts of health visitors (HVs) across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde such as Laura Gordon. Since…
Video service expanded to help families stay in touch with patients in hospital during COVID-19
Loved ones of patients are normally warmly welcomed into NHSGGC hospitals but because of COVID-19, visiting has been restricted to keep everyone safe. A video…
Primark comes up trumps for NHSGGC patients
High Street giant Primark has shown incredible generosity towards hospital patients in Glasgow by donating much-needed nightwear and slippers. Due to Covid-19, most patients aren’t…
Novelty visors bring smile to paediatric patients
Creative NHS staff put their heads together to make cheerful visors with cartoon characters to keep patients’ spirits up in a children’s hospital during the…