Chief Scientific Officer celebrates Healthcare Science Week with NHSGGC
The Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland, Professor Catherine Ross, has visited NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as part of Healthcare Science Week (10th-16th March). Professor…
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West of Scotland celebrates more than 5000 kidney transplants: Lockie’s story
Lockie Learmonth was just 18 months old when he received a kidney from his dad, Calum Learmonth, at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. He…
NHSGGC’s thrombectomy suite celebrates first year of changing lives for stroke patients
More than 40 people across the west of Scotland are leading independent lives after suffering a stroke, thanks to the new thrombectomy suite in NHS…
‘Sense of impending doom’: doctor reflects of early days of pandemic
A doctor who helped lead Inverclyde’s local hospital through the Covid pandemic has praised medical teams and the community for their “resilience” as she reflected…
Covid Day of Reflection: message of thanks from NHSGGC Chair
On Sunday 9th March at 12 noon, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) will join organisations across Scotland in a minute’s silence to remember those we…
Calls for Volunteers at Stobhill from former NHS worker
A former NHSGGC employee has swapped her uniform for a red volunteer’s t-shirt – and now she’s encouraging others to do the same. Sandra O’Neil spent…
Health Secretary visit to NHSGGC Frailty Service
Today (5th March 2025) Health Secretary Neil Gray visited the Glasgow Royal Infirmary Frailty Service. Frailty Units are specialist beds that focus on intense assessment…
Right Care, Right Place message remains vital following recent Vale of Leven Hospital Watch meeting
At the second meeting with the Hospital Watch group of 2025, Melanie McColgan, Clyde Director for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), provided reassurance about…
East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership appoints new Chief Officer
East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership has appointed Alexis Chappell as its new Chief Officer. Alexis was appointed following a robust recruitment and selection…
New treatment available to the community at the Vale of Leven Hospital
Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) has been introduced at the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) at the Vale of Leven Hospital (VoLH). OPAT is a well-established service…