Rowanbank Clinic is a mental health secure care centre on the Stobhill site.
The first patients were admitted to Rowanbank Clinic during July 2007. The 74 bed centre became fully operational on a phased basis over the next 18 months.
This facility improves services for adults with mental health problems who may pose a risk to others or have the potential to commit an offence because they are unwell. It provides specialist treatment and support in modern, purpose-built accommodation designed to meet the specific needs of patients and staff.
A carers support group has been set up to provide information and support for family and friends of service users who use forensic services. The group’s purpose is to provide time, space and much needed support just for family and friends.
All enquiries to: carers.rowanbank@nhsggc.org.uk
Getting Here
Visiting
To maintain the safety of patients, visitors and staff, visiting still needs to be carefully managed. You can find current information and guidance on the Patients, Hospital Appointments and Visiting page or contact the ward or unit directly to discuss visiting arrangements.
Services
Adult Mental Health – Secure Care
Unlike other mental health hospitals where the average length of stay is around six weeks, patients at Rowanbank Clinic will normally spend around three years undergoing treatment and rehabilitation before they are transferred to another hospital or discharged. It is therefore vital that patients have access to the specialist care and treatment they require to give them the best possible chances of recovery.
Patients have access to a range of general health services along with specialist mental health services delivered by psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, clinical forensic psychologists, social work and forensic psychiatrists which will include:
- treatment for mental illness (including access to drug, psychological and behavioural therapies and counselling)
- rehabilitation (including individual and group therapy, education, training, occupational therapy)
- health improvement (including opportunities for physical exercise)
Although providing drug and therapeutic treatment is obviously important, making sure patients are equipped with the practical skills and experience to help them cope after they are discharged is also vital. They need access to a range of facilities and activities as part of their overall treatment programme. Rowanbank is equipped with a number of recreational and therapeutic facilities including an IT learning centre, therapy kitchen and access to arts and crafts and gardening projects. As patients spend the majority of their time inside the building, they need access to exercise facilities. This not only improves their overall physical health but will boost mental health: regular exercise has been shown to reduce levels of stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression. Rowanbank Clinic has a sports hall, gym and a five a side football pitch.
Carers Group
The carers support group has been set up to provide information and support for family and friends of service users who use forensic services. The group’s purpose is to provide time, space and much needed support just for family and friends.
All enquiries to: carers.rowanbank@nhsggc.org.uk
Quit Your Way
Call: 0141 211 6564
With our help and support you can successfully give up smoking and become smokefree. You can do it, We can help.
Smokefree Services are responsible for a wide range of tobacco projects aimed at reducing the damage from tobacco to people in and around Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Parking arrangements
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has a Car Parking Policy in place at hospital sites where the demand for spaces outweighs availability. The arrangements are designed to balance the needs of staff, patients and visitors and ensure our car parks continue to be fairly and effectively managed. In relation to our sites, a visitor relates to someone visiting an inpatient or attending with an outpatient for a hospital appointment.
A 4 hour maximum stay in patient and visitor car parks operates Monday to Friday (7.30am – 4.30pm). This does not affect the vast majority of patients and visitors and arrangements can be made for the small number who require to park for longer than 4 hours.
The maximum stay does not apply to designated staff car parks set aside for permit and non-permit holding staff.
Hospitals where arrangements apply are:
- Gartnavel Hospitals Campus
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary – alternative parking is available at Duke Street multi storey (please note charges will apply at alternative locations)
- Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus and the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow – alternative parking is available at Ogilvie Car Parking on Hardgate Road, Monday – Friday (please note charges will apply at alternative location)
- Stobhill Hospital Campus
- Victoria Hospital ACH
- West Glasgow ACH.
Control and management arrangements will be enacted as required by local Management at all other NHSGGC sites.
Roadworks can cause delays for patients, visitors and staff travelling to our sites. Information will be posted here for major planned roadworks we have been made aware of.
The websites below also provide more information on roadworks that may have an impact on your journey. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are not responsible for the content of external sites.
- Amey – (South Trunk Road Network – South West Unit), including M8 motorway
- Scottish Roadworks online – Planning, co-ordination and quality of road works in Scotland
- Tell Me Scotland – Information for planned roadworks for all local authorities in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area
- Traffic Scotland – up to date information on traffic for the trunk road network for Scotland.
Current and forthcoming roadworks
M8 Kingston Bridge works
Overnight roadworks/road closures continue to take place on the Kingston Bridge and surrounding approach roads of the M8 motorway. Information on current and planned works is available from Amey.
M8 junction 26 westbound; 7th – 19th October 2024
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the westbound M8 carriageway at Junction 26 (Hillington) from Monday 7th October until Saturday 19th October between the hours of 2200 and 0600 each night. Please be advised that there will be no works taking place on the evenings of Saturday 12th October or Sunday 13th October. Local diversions will be in place. More information is available from Amey.
For up to date information on public transport, please visit Traveline Scotland.
ScotRail are making temporary changes to their timetables from 10th July 2024. More information is available from ScotRail.
ScotRail peak time travel
As the Scottish Government’s Off-Peak all-day fares trial concludes on 27th September 2024, from 28th September, an extra discount will be applied to ScotRail season tickets for 12 months, meaning you can save over 40% on a range of peak-time commute season tickets. Please visit ScotRail for more information.
West Coast Motors service improvements
From 30th September 2024, West Coast Motors are increasing the frequency and operating times of services 15 & 17. Service 15 links Gartnavel Hospitals with Milngavie and Glasgow City Centre via Anniesland. More information is available from West Coast Motors.
Glasgow City Council Avenues Project – High Street
There is an ongoing programme of improvements to the public realm within Glasgow City Centre, including High Street. This would improve walking and cycling access to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Glasgow City Council are seeking views on these proposals.
Access for more information on the proposals, and the survey, is available from Glasgow City Council.
Glasgow Bus Alliance
The Glasgow Bus Alliance is a partnership of the leading bus operators in Glasgow, and the surrounding areas, who are working together to transform the bus travel experience for current and future bus customers in the city. More information is available from Glasgow Bus Alliance.
The Community Transport Association is a UK member-based charity providing leadership, training, advice, and operational support to transport related charities, community groups and social enterprises across the UK. More information is available from Community Transport Association.
You may be entitled to help with necessary travel costs to and from hospital if you receive NHS treatment under the care of a consultant and have a low income or receive certain benefits or credits.
For more details download the NHS Scotland leaflet HCS1 – A quick guide to help with health costs. Or you can call the NHS Helpline on 0800 224488 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm).
For help to plan your travel to the hospital please call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit: www.travelinescotland.com
Travel Costs
Patients can claim their travel costs if they receive, Income support, Universal Credit, Income related Employment & Support Allowance, Income based Jobseekers Allowance, Guaranteed Pension Credit, named on a valid NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate, named on a valid NHS Exemption Certificate (HC2) or Asylum Registration Card.
Claiming travel costs
- Patients must bring proof of entitlement dated within 3 months of the appointment, (or most recent appropriate letter)
- The tickets for all your journeys will be required as evidence
- We can reimburse a mileage rate for patients using their car
- In some cases the travelling costs of an escort can be claimed
- We will not reimburse taxi fares
- Only the cheapest form of transport can be paid
- All patients travelling from the Highlands & Islands are entitled to claim some or all of their travel costs.
- If you are an inpatients, please ask your nurse for further information
- If you are an outpatients, please ask staff for further information or directions to the cash office.
Transport issues continue to have a significant impact on people’s health and their ability to access health services. NHSGGC continues to work closely with our partner organisations, including the local authorities and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, to address any issues.
NHSGGC have developed walking and cycling maps for our Acute hospital sites.
The maps provide information for patients, visitors and staff on walking and cycling routes, public transport options and access points surrounding the sites listed below.
Please click on the links below to access and download a copy:
Getting Here
Services
Residential Service
More information coming soon.
Learning Disability Service Sites across NHSGGC.
Getting Here
Services
Area Learning Disability Team – North West
Call: 0141 201 6200
Location Name: Unit 7b
Manager Name: Anne Marie Monahan
Complex Needs Service Team
Call: 0141 201 6229
Fax: 0141 946 0921
Location Name: Unit 8b
Epilepsy Team
Call: 0141 201 6200
Fax: 0141 946 0921
Location Name: Unit 7b
Getting Here
Services
2 Waterloo Place – Admission/Assessment
4 Waterloo Place – Placement Redesign Service
