Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month
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…
Call NHS 24 on 111 for healthcare support over Easter weekend
Residents of Greater Glasgow and Clyde are being reminded that GP practices will be closed from tomorrow for the Easter long weekend. The GP Out…
NHSGGC ward team receive £15,000 donation as thanks for the care they provide
Staff on a ward at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) have received a donation of £15,000 as thanks for the care a patient has…
Potentially life-saving treatment for those having a stroke available across Greater Glasgow and Clyde
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
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
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…
‘Take care on our sites’ – reminder to people visiting NHSGGC facilities
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
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
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…
£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…