Schiehallion ward launches tasty new catering service for young patients
Move over Deliveroo – young patients at the newly reopened Schiehallion Ward have been given an evening ‘takeaway’ service all of their own.
‘Schiehallion’ returns home as ward 2A/2B reopens at Royal Hospital for Children
On Wednesday, 9th March, Ward 2A/2B at the Royal Hospital for Children will reopen after an extensive refurbishment project. The ward, which cares for children…
NHSGGC Introduces restricted visiting to combat COVID-19
As part of contingency planning to manage the COVID-19 outbreak, NHSGGC has implemented the following restrictions from this afternoon onwards for visitors of high-acuity (acutely…
NHSGGC takes steps to halt Coronavirus (Covid-19)
In response to Coronavirus, NHSGGC has taken some significant steps to protect patients, staff and visitors. Following Scottish Government guidance, NHSGGC has brought in stricter…
Visiting suspended at NHSGGC hospitals to protect patients, staff and public from COVID-19
NHSGGC is suspending visiting at all hospitals in order to protect patients and staff from COVID-19. This comes into effect immediately from Wednesday 25 March. …
Tens of thousands more screened for bowel cancer across Greater Glasgow and Clyde
More people than ever before are taking up the chance of potentially life-saving bowel screening in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, according to latest figures. In…
COVID-19: Medical equipment converted to much-needed ventilators by dedicated hospital staff
In response to COVID-19, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s clinical physics team have converted 100 anaesthetic machines to ventilators. This is part of the board’s overall mobilisation plan to quadruple critical care…
Junior Doctors Start Careers Early in Fight Against COVID-19
121 junior doctors have started their medical careers early as they join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde clinical staff in the fight against COVID-19 (Monday…
Saved by a loving hug
A Cambuslang grandmother says she’s only here today because a big hug from her eight-year-old grandson led to the discovery of cancerous lumps. Noreen Lewis…
Slow release opioid substitute gives Glasgow patients new lease of life
A slow release opioid substitute is helping opioid dependent patients get their lives back on track and has been described as ‘life-changing’ by those on…