We have developed several patient/client information leaflets to provide patients and public with core information relating to common types of infections. Patient Fact Sheets are also available in other languages below.
The information we provide includes MRSA, C. difficile and common gastro-intestinal infections (diarrhoeal illness).
Leaflets available to download
- Information for Patients, Relatives and Carers on The Prevention and Control of Infection
- NHSGGC Washing Clothes at Home – Advice for Carers
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet for contacts
Links for additional information
Main Content
Audio
CPE (Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae)
Gastroenteritis
General Information for Patients
Information for Parents, Relatives and Carers on the Prevention and Control of Infection in The Royal Hospital for Children
MRSA
- MRSA – Some Facts – under review
- MRSA – Screening for Patients (HPS)
Patient Fact Sheets
Infection Prevention and Control Fact Sheets for patients and carers:
Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PcP)
PVC Information
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Urethral Urinary Catheter Care PIL
Information in Other Languages
Arabic
Farsi
Mandarin
Polish
Punjabi
Romanian
Urdu
Information for Healthcare Workers
Feedback
If you have any comments about the leaflets or have any suggestion regarding issues/ topics you would like to see presented please email Lynn.Pritchard@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.