‘Walk like a penguin’ – health board appeal to keep safe during cold snap
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is urging the public to walk like penguins to help avoid slips and trips in the icy conditions this…
NHSGGC issues advice on Gastroenteritis, COVID-19 and flu to visitors
Members of the public are being reminded not to visit NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospitals if they have symptoms of Gastroenteritis, COVID-19 or flu.…
Singer, Ben Walker surprises teen at Royal Hospital for Children
Scottish singer, songwriter, Ben Walker gave one teenage patient a day to remember when he surprised her with a Christmas visit at the Royal Hospital…
Over 12,000 births in 2023
The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Birth Register shows that its midwives have cared for 12,079 women giving birth between the 1st of January 2023…
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Renal Ward transplanted 12 kidneys in seven days
Patients on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Renal Ward have thanked transplant coordinators, nursing, and surgical teams for their care and agility in a huge…
Mum’s Braveheart wins Young Achiever at the Scottish Children’s Medical Awards
William Kilpatrick (14) from Castlemilk has won ‘Young Achiever’ at the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2023. The Scottish Children’s Health Awards exist to celebrate courageous…
Baby Piper is ready to take on the world following heart surgery
In July 2023, at just eight weeks old, Piper Faulds had heart surgery in the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. Less than three months later,…
‘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…