April 2025

Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month

17/04/202517/04/2025
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April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Every year, the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre sees around 80 new referrals to its…

Potentially life-saving treatment for those having a stroke available across Greater Glasgow and Clyde

16/04/202516/04/2025
3 min read

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is reminding the public to act quickly when they believe someone is having a stroke. Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI),…

Easter weekend public holiday reminder

14/04/202514/04/2025
2 min read

Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are being reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed over the Easter weekend. People who need medicines…

NHSGGC team members announced as Nurse of the Year Finalists

14/04/202514/04/2025
4 min read

Two NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) staff members and three nursing teams have been named as finalists of nationally recognised awards for excellence. The…

A collie on grass at the Gartnavel Hospital site, which is widely used by people for exercise and to walk their dogs.

‘Take care on our sites’ – reminder to people visiting NHSGGC facilities

12/04/202512/04/2025
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has issued an appeal reminding visitors to its hospitals and healthcare sites to take care when driving or walking. The…

Special visitors at Vale of Leven Hospital

11/04/202511/04/2025
2 min read

The Vale of Leven Hospital had two furry visitors last week, honouring the memory of a former patient. The alpacas, Finlay and Rory from Overton…

Autobiographical ‘life story’ books used to support dementia and stroke patients who struggle to communicate

10/04/202510/04/2025
5 min read

Dementia patients and those who struggle to communicate after a stroke have been supported to create autobiographical ‘life story’ books. The books act as a…

Exhibition by local school pupils goes on display at the RAH

09/04/202509/04/2025
4 min read

Artwork created by Renfrewshire school children has gone on display to staff and visitors at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The Castlehead High School Exhibition features…