Special visitors at Vale of Leven Hospital
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…
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Autobiographical ‘life story’ books used to support dementia and stroke patients who struggle to communicate
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
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…
£6670 gesture of thanks for NHSGGC staff who cared for dad after horror incident
A dad-of-two who spent 16 weeks in hospital after a horrific incident left him fighting for his life, has presented NHSGGC staff with a four-figure…
New approach to team working transforms waits for falls patients
A team has managed to reduce waiting times from up to three months to less than a week for those experiencing frequent falls through an…
Patient celebrates 100th birthday at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
A patient at Glasgow Royal Infirmary has celebrated their 100th birthday at the hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Harriet McKenzie, also known as Hattie,…
New comfort tote bags for teenage and young adult cancer patients at the Beatson
Teenagers and young adults receiving cancer treatment at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre will now receive a special tote bag, thoughtfully designed to…
Take our survey and help us to reduce medicines waste
Every day, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) dispenses around 100,000 medicines in the community – and it an average cost of around £11, that’s…
NHSGGC issues MMR vaccine reminder to parents and carers
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is reminding parents and carers to make sure their child takes up their invitation to receive the MMR vaccine.…
Paisley women praise the support of infant feeding team
An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde project, funded by the Scottish Government, and aimed at increasing breastfeeding rates in Paisley has reported success in its…