‘Fantastic’ hospital care (and a bit of Scottish bravery!) inspired big brother to fundraise
Eight-year-old Max Wallace from Hamilton was against wearing a kilt to his auntie’s wedding but, when he discovered it was an opportunity to support the…
Father and Son Transplant Duo Represent Glasgow at Games
John-Paul Rooney (12) was just three and a half years old when his dad, Frank, donated a kidney to him. Now, John-Paul competes annually for…
Sharing thanks this World Breastfeeding Week (1st – 7th August 2023)
This World Breastfeeding Week (and beyond!), NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde thanks the amazing women that donate to the NHS GGC Donor Milk Bank and…
Brotherly love as part of What Matters To You: “Caiden’s in ward 2C, that’s why it’s up to me.”
Three-year-old Caiden McIntyre from Cambuslang had his hopes set on joining his friends at Newton Farm Nursery on a sponsored 45-minute walk to raise funds…
Two services successfully reduced A&E front door pressure
Dr Abigail Gunn, Consultant in Acute and Stroke Medicine, and her team at Inverclyde Royal successfully implemented two safe and effective resources at the busy…
Scotland-first award: Quality of care commended in Glasgow neonatal units
Two NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) neonatal units have been recognised by UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative for their superior level of care for…
Hospital at Home creates valuable bed day capacity at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
The equivalent of 1,200 extra bed day capacity has been created thanks to a pilot initiative launched 12 months ago by Glasgow City Health and…
QEUH Gro Garden opens to staff, patients and visitors
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow has today (Friday 03 March) opened its ‘Gro Garden’ to staff patients and visitors. The garden opens…
Innovative blood recovery technique at QEUH reduces reliance on transfusions
A technique which helps avoid the need to transfuse patients during major surgery is reducing pressure on blood banks and improving patient outcomes. Vascular and…
Challenging the stigma of mental health wards – work to transform patient experience in Leverndale
The approach to dealing with mental ill-health has been transformed in the last 70 years. The old asylums have been closed and most care is…