Diabetes Week 2025 – Robert’s story
A referral to WW through the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Community Weight Management service has helped Robert Blaikie from Port Glasgow reverse his…
Teacher and neurosurgeon go back to school to share their thanks
A primary school teacher of nearly 25 years has thanked her Neurosurgeon, and over 600 pupils at Cathedral Primary, for saving her life. This week,…
Volunteers making a significant impact on the lives of patients at Lightburn Hospital
As part of Volunteers’ Week, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is proud to highlight the invaluable contributions of our hundreds of dedicated volunteers from…
Volunteers’ Week: A Helping Hand in the Emergency Department
In the Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) Emergency Department, also known as A&E, one volunteer stands out for his dedication and positive impact on both patients…
NHSGGC staff recognised at British Dietetic Association Awards & Honours
Several NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff were recognised at the 2025 British Dietetic Association Awards & Honours. For the third consecutive year, West of Scotland…
City throws party of thanks for Volunteers’ Week at NHSGGC
The City of Glasgow threw a special party this week to thank volunteers throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The Civic Reception, held at Glasgow…
Teamwork in action: Transforming patient flow and experience in Clyde
This week, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Chair Dr Lesley Thomson KC and Non-Executive Board Member Margaret Kerr visited the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) to…
Dementia Awareness Week: The Dementia Café Initiative
In recent years, the importance of social interaction in enhancing the wellbeing of individuals living with dementia has become increasingly evident. As part of Dementia…
NHSGGC celebrates 30 years of the Gartnavel Day Surgery Unit
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gartnavel Day Surgery Unit, which has been delivering high-quality, patient-centred…
RAH volunteer praises ‘amazing’ experience that has helped prepare her for medical school
A teenager who provides companionship and support to patients at her local hospital has told how the role has helped prepare her to study medicine…