Vaccine trial gamble pays off for research volunteers in Greater Glasgow and Clyde
When Anni Donaldson signed up for the Novavax vaccine trial last summer, there was a 50/50 chance of receiving protection from COVID-19. She was one…
First NHS patient in the UK receives new ‘Michelangelo’ hand
A woman who lost her limbs after she contracted sepsis from a paper cut is looking forward to a new challenge in 2021 – getting…
New technology for patients being tested for bowel cancer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the latest health board to open a clinic that uses new technology for bowel cancer. Scotland’s Colon Capsule Endoscopy Service…
New clinical trial launched for early treatment of COVID-19 by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and University of Glasgow
A potential treatment for COVID-19, which has shown early promise in China and Japan, will be trialled in NHSGGC. Glasgow is the first area in…
Health and care staff recruited to trial COVID-19 vaccine by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the University of Glasgow
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the University of Glasgow are supporting the University of Oxford’s COVID-19 vaccine trials in health and care staff. The…
Rapid antibody test in development to support the fight against COVID-19
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is collaborating on the development of an accurate and reliable antibody test in the fight against COVID-19. With involvement of…
NHSGGC Becomes a Living Wage Employer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has become an accredited Living Wage employer, positioning them as the largest NHS Board in Scotland to have done so. …
World COPD day marked during toughest year ever
Today is World COPD Day (18 November) and in the year of the Covid pandemic, it’s never been a more important time to draw attention…
Therapists’ work ‘packs’ a punch and helps adults with learning disabilities during Covid
A home activity pack which was developed by NHSGGC Occupational Therapists has gone down so well with clients that Occupational Therapy colleagues are widely now…
Charlie breaks out to enjoy retirement
After 54 years of nursing, 11 of which have been at Greenock Prison, Charlie Hoggitt is finally breaking free to enjoy a well-earned retirement. Charlie,…