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Roadworks can cause delays for patients, visitors and staff travelling to our sites. Information will be posted here for major planned roadworks we have been made aware of.

The websites below also provide more information on roadworks that may have an impact on your journey. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are not responsible for the content of external sites. 

  • Amey  (South Trunk Road Network – South West Unit), including M8 motorway
  • Scottish Roadworks online – Planning, co-ordination and quality of roadworks in Scotland
  • Tell Me Scotland – Information for planned roadworks for all local authorities in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area
  • Traffic Scotland – up to date information on traffic for the trunk road network for Scotland.

Current and forthcoming roadworks

Commonwealth Games 2026

The Commonwealth Games are being held in Glasgow from 23rd July until 2nd August 2026. Although on a smaller scale than the previous event held in Glasgow, roads and public transport are likely to be busier during the Games across Glasgow, particularly around venues. More information on how your travel may be impacted is available from Get Set Hub.

M8 Kingston Bridge works

Overnight roadworks/road closures continue to take place on the Kingston Bridge and surrounding approach roads of the M8 motorway. Information on current and planned works is available from Amey.

Dumbreck Road roadworks from 9th June 2026

Glasgow City Council will be carrying out carriageway repairs, and active travel improvements, on Dumbreck Road at Lochinch Road from 9th June 2026. This will also involve restrictions for the on and off slip roads for junction 1 for the M77.

Erskine Bridge closure; 7th – 10th August 2026

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the southbound A898 Erskine Bridge from 20:00 on Friday 7th August until 06:00 on Monday 10th August 2026 under a full weekend closure of the southbound carriageway and northbound Lane 2. All traffic management will be removed by 06:00 on Monday 10th August 2026 following completion of works. Local diversions will be in place, but journey times will extended. Please plan ahead and consider alternative routes if possible. More information is available from Amey.

Active & Sustainable Travel Information

Bus service changes – 12th July 2026

From 12th July 2026 there are changes being made to a number of services across our area.

McGill’s Buses are making changes to a number of their services, including services 21 and 23 that serve Queen Elizabeth University Hospitals. In addition, a new service linking Queen Elizabeth University Hospital from Clydebank, via Braehead Shopping Centre, will be introduced. More information on this, and other planned changes, is available from McGill’s Buses.

SPT are making changes to a number of services across their supported bus network. This includes services serving Gartnavel Hospitals and Stobhill Hospitals. More information is available from SPT.

First Bus are making changes to the services below;

  • The introduction of evening services from Mounblow to Gartnavel Hospitals on service 11/11a
  • New service, 141, linking Partick Bus Station to Gartnavel Hospitals
  • New service 128, linking Glasgow City Centre to Stobhill Hospital.

More information is available from First Bus.

Vale of Leven Hospital to Royal Alexandra Hospital bus service

NHSGGC provide a bus linking Vale of Leven and Royal Alexandra Hospital for staff, patients and visitors. The timetable for the service is available here. More information on this service is available at our news page.

Public Transport Information

For up to date information on public transport, please visit Traveline Scotland.

Glasgow Bus Alliance

The Glasgow Bus Alliance is a partnership of the leading bus operators in Glasgow, and the surrounding areas, who are working together to transform the bus travel experience for current and future bus customers in the city. More information is available from Glasgow Bus Alliance.

Community Transport Association

The Community Transport Association is a UK member-based charity providing leadership, training, advice, and operational support to transport related charities, community groups and social enterprises across the UK. More information is available from Community Transport Association.

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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 0141 465 1878 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.

How to Claim Travel Expenses – Asylum Seekers

A leaflet has been produced for Asylum Seekers which explains how to claim travel expenses to and from hospital. One side of the leaflet contains translated information for the patient, the other has information in English for the Cashier’s Office. An English version of the whole leaflet is listed below for information.

Printed versions are also available at Cashier’s offices.

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.

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Transport issues can have a significant impact on people’s health and their ability to access health services. NHSGGC continues to work closely with our partner organisations, including the local authorities and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, to address any issues.

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NHSGGC have developed walking and cycling maps for our Acute hospital sites.

The maps provide information for patients, visitors and staff on walking and cycling routes, public transport options and access points surrounding the sites listed below.

Please click on the links below to access and download a copy:

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Learning Disability Services sites across Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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Getting Here

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Area Learning Disability Team – North East

Contact Information

  • Call: 0141 276 2100

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Please note that Clutha House is no longer in use by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

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Getting Here

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Area Learning Disability Team – South

Contact Information

  • Call: 0141 276 3200
  • Manager Name: Raymond Hattie

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