Getting Here
Home >
hospitals
Getting Here
Services
The following services are planned to be relocated to Barr Street Health Hub in May 2025. More details will follow in due course.
Community Treatment Centre for Brain Injury
This is a placeholder tab content. It is important to have the necessary information in the block, but at this stage, it is just a placeholder to help you visualise how the content is displayed. Feel free to edit this with your actual content.
Douglas Inch Centre DIC / Forensic Team
This is a placeholder tab content. It is important to have the necessary information in the block, but at this stage, it is just a placeholder to help you visualise how the content is displayed. Feel free to edit this with your actual content.
Lymphoedema Service
This is a placeholder tab content. It is important to have the necessary information in the block, but at this stage, it is just a placeholder to help you visualise how the content is displayed. Feel free to edit this with your actual content.
Occupational Health Department
Tel: 0141 201 0600
Email: occhealth@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Occupational Health Psychological Wellbeing Service
Tel: 0141 277 7623
Email: ggc.OHPWS@nhs.scot
West Maternity
This is a placeholder tab content. It is important to have the necessary information in the block, but at this stage, it is just a placeholder to help you visualise how the content is displayed. Feel free to edit this with your actual content.
Getting Here
Within the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital we have an Alongside Midwifery Unit, also known as our AMU. This is our hospitals midwife led unit which we are recommending to all women that are low risk of labour and birth complications.
The birthing rooms within the unit are designed to have a homely and relaxing feel and are equipped with mood lighting, speakers and aromatherapy diffusers. We also have lots of equipment to support you in upright and active birth including birthing balls, CUB chairs and large birthing pools. Within the unit we can offer gas and air, morphine and water immersion for pain relief and we can also support you in waterbirth.
The unit is minutes away from labour ward should you request any alternative pain relief such as an epidural or if you or your baby require any additional support. Please talk to your midwife at your next appointment if you are interested in using our AMU for your labour and birth.
Changes to NHSGGC Maternity Visiting and Support from Partners
To ensure we’re maximising rest periods for women staying at our maternity wards, we have changed when partners, key supporters, friends and family can visit.
Getting Here
The AMU at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) is a wonderful, new exciting Midwifery led birthing unit situated alongside our very popular Labour Suite. We have 3 ensuite rooms available, 2 have state of the art birthing pools. We, as a Team, encourage all pregnant women with no antenatal risk factors to experience intrapartum Midwife led care and birth their babies within our AMU.
The rooms are comfortable and spacious with space to mobilise during labour, a birthing couch and recliner chairs are supplied for those times when our labouring women wish to rest. However, upright and active positions are encouraged during labour and birth. Aids such as peanut balls birthing balls, ballet bars and rebozo sling with chair is available to facilitate this. Hydrotherapy pools in the rooms are a fantastic option for not only pain relief but also to aid comfort and support a weightless freedom of movement which helps our women get their bodies into optimal positions to birth their babies. Our staff are trained to welcome your little ones into the world underwater if this is your preferred birth plan.
We encourage all our women to eat and drink throughout labour, so please remember to pack your favourite energy boosting snacks into your bag.
We have Bluetooth speakers in the rooms for your birthing playlist. The speakers also have vibrant laser lights should you wish this for your environment. We also provide oil diffusers. We can provide some aromatherapy oils to diffuse but if you have a preferred scent then please bring it with you. Fairy lights and battery operated candles are in all AMU rooms.
Pain relief options within the AMU are hydrotherapy, gas and air, TENS and morphine injections. If you wish to use hypnotherapy/meditation techniques during your labour our staff are more than happy to support you. We would encourage you to take the time to consider your plans and document them into your BadgerNotes birth plan, this way all your care providers will know your wishes in advance.
We will listen to your babys heartbeat every 15 minutes in the first stage of labour and every 5 minutes in the second stage of labour using a pinard stethoscope and/or a handheld doptone machine. If we find your baby needs some further monitoring then a wireless CTG machine will be commenced for at least 20 minutes. If we have any concerns during your labour, fully informed discussions with yourself and birthing partner will take place prior to a possible transfer to obstetric led care and your allocated Midwife will remain with you at all times.
Once your baby is born and all is well you may be offered the opportunity to go home that day. We encourage a minimum of 6 hours after birth to stay and have a rest in our department. During this short stay your baby would have a hearing screen as standard, a full neonatal examination, we would support your choice of feeding and supervise this if required, you would have some observations taken and if all remains well then you should be spending your first night as a family in your own home. During some very busy periods this option is not always available but we always aim to provide it.
If you are interested in chatting to us about our AMU at QEUH please speak with your named midwife.
Changes to NHSGGC Maternity Visiting and Support from Partners
To ensure we’re maximising rest periods for women staying at our maternity wards, we have changed when partners, key supporters, friends and family can visit.
A list of the Health Centres and Clinics within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area can be found below.
We have nine main hospital sites and 35 hospitals. This includes five maternity hospitals/units, five Emergency Departments, three Minor Injuries Units, and the Glasgow Dental Hospital.
Patients under 16 years are asked not to attend the Emergency Departments at the RAH, GRI or IRH as these departments are currently very busy. Patients under the age of 16 in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, that require urgent care, are advised to attend the Emergency Department at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. See address below.
Hospital Visiting
Please go to our Hospital Visiting Page Patients, Hospital Appointments and Visiting – NHSGGC for the latest information and guidance about visiting arrangements.
Abortion Services: Safe Access Zones
Safe Access Zones are in place everywhere that abortion services are provided in Scotland from 24th September 2024.
Within a Safe Access Zone, it’s illegal to try to influence, harass, or prevent anyone from accessing or providing abortion services.
There are 30 safe access zones across Scotland including the following within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
- Inverclyde Hospital
- Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Sandyford Sexual Health Clinic
- Princess Royal Maternity Hospital
- New Victoria Hospital
- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
- Stobhill Hospital
- Vale of Leven Hospital
It is now an offence for anyone to smoke within 15 metres of an NHS hospital building. This applies to everyone, including staff, patients and visitors to our hospital sites.
The new law applies to all NHS hospital buildings in Scotland and includes all awnings, canopies, or other overhanging structures connected to an NHS hospital building (even if they extend further than 15 metres from an NHS hospital building).
This short video explains the new legislation.
FAQs For Patients and Visitors
Why has this legislation been brought in?
NHS Boards have had voluntary smoke-free grounds policies in place since 2015, however there has been significant issues around compliance with people continuing to smoke on hospital grounds, in some instances congregating near entrance doorways and windows creating a hazard for others.
The introduction of a legally enforceable smoke-free perimeter is designed to support existing voluntary smoke-free grounds policies by making it socially unacceptable to smoke within a health-promoting environment.
Why can’t I smoke within 15 metres of an NHS hospital building?
Our hospitals are used by many people who are particularly vulnerable to the harms and irritations caused by second-hand smoke. Keeping all areas around hospitals free from health-harming hazards benefits everyone.
What happens if I smoke within 15 metres of an NHS hospital building?
If you are found smoking within the 15 metre perimeter you will be asked to stop smoking right away or you could receive:
- A fixed penalty notice of £50 (reduced to £30 if paid within 15 days)
- £1,000 fine if taken to court.
Is this legislation an infringement on people’s right to smoke?
No, the legislation is not banning people from smoking, but to support compliance with NHS smoke free grounds policies prohibits smoking within 15 metres of a hospital building.
Can e-cigarettes be used on NHSGGC grounds?
E-cigarettes can be used on NHSGGC grounds by patients, visitors and staff. However, they are not permitted within our buildings or at building entrances and exits.
What help is available to help me stop smoking if I am a patient?
Coming into hospital presents many patients with an ideal opportunity to stop smoking. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to providing practical help, support and advice to patients who wish to take advantage of this opportunity.
You can ask ward staff for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to help with any withdrawal discomfort that you may experience during your hospital stay, as you will be unable to smoke.
If you are ready to stop smoking, you can ask a member of staff to refer you to the Quit Your Way hospital stop smoking service. A trained stop smoking advisor will contact you to guide and support you through your quit attempt –including organising NRT, if you feel that this will help you.
On discharge, you will go home with a supply of NRT along with information on how to continue to access your product through your local community pharmacy. Ongoing telephone support is provided by the Quit Your Way stop smoking service.
What help is available to help me stop smoking if I am not a patient?
Our free and friendly local Quit Your Way stop smoking services can hugely increase your chances of having a successful quit attempt and staying stopped for good. We have various support services available to help you stop smoking including Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). To find out more, visit Quit Your Way or call our team on 0800 916 8858 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm).
Hospital Smokefree Zones and Information
Rowanbank Clinic is a mental health secure care centre on the Stobhill site.
The first patients were admitted to Rowanbank Clinic during July 2007. The 74 bed centre became fully operational on a phased basis over the next 18 months.
This facility improves services for adults with mental health problems who may pose a risk to others or have the potential to commit an offence because they are unwell. It provides specialist treatment and support in modern, purpose-built accommodation designed to meet the specific needs of patients and staff.
A carers support group has been set up to provide information and support for family and friends of service users who use forensic services. The group’s purpose is to provide time, space and much needed support just for family and friends.
All enquiries to: carers.rowanbank@nhsggc.org.uk
Getting Here
Visiting
To maintain the safety of patients, visitors and staff, visiting still needs to be carefully managed. You can find current information and guidance on the Patients, Hospital Appointments and Visiting page or contact the ward or unit directly to discuss visiting arrangements.
Further Information
Services
Adult Mental Health – Secure Care
Unlike other mental health hospitals where the average length of stay is around six weeks, patients at Rowanbank Clinic will normally spend around three years undergoing treatment and rehabilitation before they are transferred to another hospital or discharged. It is therefore vital that patients have access to the specialist care and treatment they require to give them the best possible chances of recovery.
Patients have access to a range of general health services along with specialist mental health services delivered by psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, clinical forensic psychologists, social work and forensic psychiatrists which will include:
- treatment for mental illness (including access to drug, psychological and behavioural therapies and counselling)
- rehabilitation (including individual and group therapy, education, training, occupational therapy)
- health improvement (including opportunities for physical exercise)
Although providing drug and therapeutic treatment is obviously important, making sure patients are equipped with the practical skills and experience to help them cope after they are discharged is also vital. They need access to a range of facilities and activities as part of their overall treatment programme. Rowanbank is equipped with a number of recreational and therapeutic facilities including an IT learning centre, therapy kitchen and access to arts and crafts and gardening projects. As patients spend the majority of their time inside the building, they need access to exercise facilities. This not only improves their overall physical health but will boost mental health: regular exercise has been shown to reduce levels of stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression. Rowanbank Clinic has a sports hall, gym and a five a side football pitch.
Carers Group
The carers support group has been set up to provide information and support for family and friends of service users who use forensic services. The group’s purpose is to provide time, space and much needed support just for family and friends.
All enquiries to: carers.rowanbank@nhsggc.org.uk
Quit Your Way
Call: 0141 211 6564
With our help and support you can successfully give up smoking and become smokefree. You can do it, We can help.
Smokefree Services are responsible for a wide range of tobacco projects aimed at reducing the damage from tobacco to people in and around Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
You may be entitled to help with necessary travel costs to and from hospital if you receive NHS treatment under the care of a consultant and have a low income or receive certain benefits or credits.
For more details download the NHS Scotland leaflet HCS1 – A quick guide to help with health costs. Or you can call the NHS Helpline on 0800 224488 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm).
For help to plan your travel to the hospital please call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit: www.travelinescotland.com
Travel Costs
Patients can claim their travel costs if they receive, Income support, Universal Credit, Income related Employment & Support Allowance, Income based Jobseekers Allowance, Guaranteed Pension Credit, named on a valid NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate, named on a valid NHS Exemption Certificate (HC2) or Asylum Registration Card.
Claiming travel costs
- Patients must bring proof of entitlement dated within 3 months of the appointment, (or most recent appropriate letter)
- The tickets for all your journeys will be required as evidence
- We can reimburse a mileage rate for patients using their car
- In some cases the travelling costs of an escort can be claimed
- We will not reimburse taxi fares
- Only the cheapest form of transport can be paid
- All patients travelling from the Highlands & Islands are entitled to claim some or all of their travel costs.
Further information
- If you are an inpatients, please ask your nurse for further information
- If you are an outpatients, please ask staff for further information or directions to the cash office.