West of Scotland celebrates more than 5000 kidney transplants: James’ story
James Walker, who lives in Ayr, had a kidney transplant on the 12th of November 2024. When asked when he started to feel back to…
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‘Topping out’ ceremony for Bishopton and Dargavel’s new health facility
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Chair, Dr Lesley Thomson KC, welcomed Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, to ‘top out’ Bishopton…
Chief Scientific Officer celebrates Healthcare Science Week with NHSGGC
The Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland, Professor Catherine Ross, has visited NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as part of Healthcare Science Week (10th-16th March). Professor…
West of Scotland celebrates more than 5000 kidney transplants: Lockie’s story
Lockie Learmonth was just 18 months old when he received a kidney from his dad, Calum Learmonth, at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. He…
NHSGGC’s thrombectomy suite celebrates first year of changing lives for stroke patients
More than 40 people across the west of Scotland are leading independent lives after suffering a stroke, thanks to the new thrombectomy suite in NHS…
‘Sense of impending doom’: doctor reflects of early days of pandemic
A doctor who helped lead Inverclyde’s local hospital through the Covid pandemic has praised medical teams and the community for their “resilience” as she reflected…
Covid Day of Reflection: message of thanks from NHSGGC Chair
On Sunday 9th March at 12 noon, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) will join organisations across Scotland in a minute’s silence to remember those we…
Calls for Volunteers at Stobhill from former NHS worker
A former NHSGGC employee has swapped her uniform for a red volunteer’s t-shirt – and now she’s encouraging others to do the same. Sandra O’Neil spent…
Health Secretary visit to NHSGGC Frailty Service
Today (5th March 2025) Health Secretary Neil Gray visited the Glasgow Royal Infirmary Frailty Service. Frailty Units are specialist beds that focus on intense assessment…
Right Care, Right Place message remains vital following recent Vale of Leven Hospital Watch meeting
At the second meeting with the Hospital Watch group of 2025, Melanie McColgan, Clyde Director for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), provided reassurance about…