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New Stobhill Hospital Pre-Operative Assessment Department
Telephone Number
Opening Times
- Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Directions
- Pre-op Assessment Department is situated within the main hospital building, Clinic K Level 2. To access pre op assessment enter via the main entrance. Take the lift to level 2 – come out the lift and turn left. Walk along the corridor until you come to Clinic K.
- There are 3 car parks within the hospital grounds. There is no charge for parking within the hospital grounds.
Getting to New Stobhill Hospital by Public Transport
- First 3: from/to – City Centre, Hope Street – Springburn – Stobhill Hospital
- Henderson Travel 329: from/to – City Centre, West Regent Street – Roystonhill – Springburn – Stobhill Hospital
- First 8: from/to Carmyle – Shettleston – Parkhead – Robroyston – Springburn – Saracen Cross – Maryhill – Byres Road (for Western Infirmary) – Partick
- First 31: from/to Milton – Springburn – Royal Infirmary – City Centre, Stockwell Street – Castlemilk – East Kilbride, Lindsayfield
- First 45: from/to Auchinairn – Springburn – Sighthill – City Centre, Union Street – Shawlands – Kennishead
- First 88: from/to Harestanes – Bishopbriggs – Springburn – St Rollox – Buchanan Bus Station
- Henderson Travel 71: from/to Torrance – Bishopbriggs – St Rollox – Buchanan Bus Station
- Henderson Travel 72: from/to Kirkintilloch – Robroyston – Springburn – Cowcaddens – Buchanan Bus Station
- Henderson Travel 271: from/to to Torrance – Bishopbriggs R – Cowcaddens – Buchanan Bus Station
Below are local directions to the hospital, followed by directions for motorway travellers. If using a SatNav or similar device, use the postcode G21 3UW to obtain directions.
- Cowcaddens and Royston – use Springburn Road A803, go straight through two sets of traffic lights, and proceed for one mile, turning right after the petrol station into Stobhill Road. Then go straight over at traffic lights on to the approach road of the hospital grounds.
- Maryhill – from Maryhill Road, turn left into Bilsland Drive. At the traffic lights, go straight over into Hawthorn Street, turn left at the end of the street into Balgrayhill Road and turn right into Belmont Road, which leads into the hospital.
- Balornock and Barmulloch – use Broomfield Road and Balornock Road, turning left into the hospital at the end of Springburn Park.
- Dennistoun and east end of city – use Alexandra Parade, turning right into Castle Street at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and left into Baird Street. Take the first right for Springburn Road A803 until you reach Stobhill Road and then continue as above.
- Bishopbriggs and Kirkintilloch – use Kirkintilloch Road A803, then turn left into Colston Road. Take the right hand lane at the mini-roundabout into Balgrayhill Road, then first left into the hospital.
Motorway Travellers
- M8 from West exit junction15 and follow signs for Kirkintilloch, A803 (Springburn Road). Using the A803, go straight through two sets of traffic lights. Proceed for one mile, turning right after the filling station (Stobhill Road).
- M8 from East exit Junction 15, turn right at traffic lights, left at next lights and follow road to join A803 and follow as above.
- M80 exit Junction 2 and follow signs for B765 Bishopbriggs. At the supermarket roundabout take third exit. Next roundabout take first exit, ‘Local’. Next roundabout take third exit. Take first left onto Wallacewell Road. Go straight through roundabout, at end of road turn right into Balornock Road. Turn left into hospital grounds at end of Springbun Park.
Cafés
- Aroma café Ground Floor New Stobhill Hospital – Open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm
- Aroma Plus 3rd Floor: Open Monday to Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm
Plastic Surgery Pre-Operative Assessment
Telephone Numbers
Opening Times
- Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Address
Plastic Surgery Pre-operative assessment
Plastic Surgery Outpatient department
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
84 Castle street, G4 OSF
Car Parking
There is a multi-story carpark within the hospital grounds (there is no charge for this carpark) There is multiple carparks around the hospital site, off High Street and on Wishart Street, these are private car parks and charge for parking.
Cafes/Canteens
The Little Royal Cafe (not NHS owned) is located next door to the Plastic Surgery Out Patient building, the hospital has 2 canteens, 1 situated in the Centre block and the Campsie restaurant in the basement of the Queen Elizabeth Building, there is an Aroma coffee shop within the main Foyer of the Queen Elizabeth building.
Orthopaedic Pre-Operative Assessment
Important information about your upcoming appointment:
- Your appointment may last up to 2 hours and include blood sampling, an ECG, and an x-ray – please wear suitable clothing.
- Please bring a list of all your medications.
- Please bring reading glasses and hearing aids if you require them.
- Please do not attend if you are unwell. Phone to re-arrange your appointment.
- You are welcome to bring one family member/companion to the clinic.
- If your health changes between this appointment and your surgery please let the nurses know.
- Please note: If you are given a pre-op appointment it does not guarantee that you have a surgery date.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Telephone number for appointment queries: 0141 201 3721
- Telephone number for the Nurses: 0141 201 6414 or 0141 201 6415
- Location: Orthopaedic Clinic – Surgical Block Basement
Car Parking
There is a multi-story carpark within the hospital grounds (there is no charge for this carpark) There is multiple carparks around the hospital site, off High Street and on Wishart Street, these are private car parks and charge for parking.
Cafes/Canteens
The Little Royal Cafe (not NHS owned) is located next door to the Plastic Surgery Out Patient building, the hospital has 2 canteens, 1 situated in the Centre block and the Campsie restaurant in the basement of the Queen Elizabeth Building, there is an Aroma coffee shop within the main Foyer of the Queen Elizabeth building.
Further Information
Your anaesthetic for hip and knee surgery
Anaesthesia allows you to be pain free and comfortable during your operation. For many operations this involves a general anaesthetic which is a state of controlled unconsciousness induced by medication. However, some modern anaesthetic techniques mean that this is not always required.
Spinal Anaesthesia is a technique by which the lower half of your body can be made completely numb. This means you can have a hip or knee replaced without a general anaesthetic. Most patients undergoing hip or knee replacement will have this type of anaesthetic when there are no surgical or medical reasons why it would not be suitable. Your preferences are also important and you will be able to discuss the options with your anaesthetist.
The benefits of a spinal anaesthetic are that, while you will be completely free of pain, you can remain fully conscious if you choose and listen to music (you are welcome to bring a portable music system and headphones with you) or doze off yourself so avoiding the sedative effects of medication. Equally, you may choose to have some sedation during the operation itself to help you relax or if you would prefer not to have clear memories of being in the surgical theatre. Your anaesthetist will discuss this with you on the day of surgery and ensure you are comfortable throughout.
The sensation and normal movement in your legs will return gradually after your operation allowing you to take timely pain relieving medication before the sensation has completely returned. This can help you manage the discomfort after the surgery. The risk of blood clots in your leg or bleeding may also be reduced. As with any anaesthetic or procedure there are potential side effects and complications. More detail regarding these and the other anaesthetic options that may be suitable are found in our Patient Consent leaflet for Hip and Knee Surgery.
In some cases, especially knee replacement surgery, your anaesthetist may place a longer lasting local anaesthetic around other nerves in your leg to help reduce the discomfort for a little longer after surgery. This is known as a “nerve block”. They will discuss this with you on the day of your operation.
There are occasions where, for medical or surgical reasons, a spinal anaesthetic is not suitable and your anaesthetist will be able to discuss the options with you. This often includes a general anaesthetic. Your preferences as to the type of anaesthetic you receive are also important so please take the time to consider these and ask your anaesthetist for advice. In some instances you may be asked to attend the hospital specifically to see an Anaesthetist if the specialist nursing staff in the pre-operative assessment clinic feel this would be of benefit to you. In most cases you will meet your Anaesthetist on the day of surgery.
Your anaesthetic for upper limb surgery
Hand and Foot Surgery – The Stobhill Block Room Journey
Upper Limb Surgery Information Leaflet
Gynaecology
New Stobhill Hospital
- Location: The POA Clinic is located on the second floor in Clinic K.
- Senior Charge Nurse Liz Smith
- Telephone number: 0141 355 1296
Glasgow Royal Infirmary ASPiRe
The ASPiRe programme supports people to prepare for surgery by promoting healthy behaviours and prescribing physical activity, nutrition and psychological interventions based on a person’s needs. This is called “prehabilitation”.
Here you will find information about what you can do and where you can find help to help you prepare for your operation and help your recovery.
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NHS Scotland Public Statement
NHS Scotland participation in the scheme created by The Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act 2021.
On 6 December 2021, Scotland’s NHS Boards were formally invited to participate in the Redress Scheme for survivors of historical child abuse in residential care settings in Scotland.
We acknowledge the wrongfulness of historical child abuse, and the harm this caused to survivors. We offer our full and sincere apologies to anyone who suffered harm and abuse while in the care of NHS Scotland.
We recognise that this Scheme seeks to acknowledge and provide tangible recognition of past harm, and its impact on survivors. Participation in the Redress Scheme is a practical part of our national apology to children who suffered harm while in NHS care.
Further, we recognise that financial redress is only one aspect of acknowledging past harm within care settings for vulnerable children in Scotland.
All 22 of Scotland’s NHS Boards are fully committed to supporting the Redress Scheme. By contributing to the Scheme, we are setting out the commitment from NHS Scotland to support survivors and take steps to provide some redress for past trauma.
We therefore commit to living our values of care and compassion by pledging to be open, transparent and caring in how we engage with anyone who was in the care of NHS Scotland and who makes an application for a redress payment.
Information on the Scheme and support for people affected by this issue can be found through the following links:
- How to apply for Redress – mygov.scot
- Information about the scheme and contributors – Scotland’s Redress Scheme
- Redress Scotland.
Support for survivors of abuse
Annual Report
This report sets out examples of wider (i.e., in addition to the redress scheme including non-financial) redress activities undertaken by NHS Scotland Health Boards from 7 December 2021 to 7 December 2022 as indicated in the Redress For Survivors (Historical Child Abuse In Care) (Scotland) Act 2021: Statutory Guidance.
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Please see the consensus statement on metastatic surveillance of uveal melanoma in Scotland. This gives up to date information on how often we check your body for spread of eye melanoma.
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Service Overview
The Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) service offers a range of radionuclide therapies at Gartnavel General Hospital (GGH) and The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC) and is staffed by a friendly and professional multi-disciplinary team. The team includes medical doctors, technicians, nurses, physicists, healthcare support workers and clerical staff. Therapies take place in either Beatson main out patients, ward B3 or Nuclear medicine GGH.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.00pm (Closed Public Holidays & weekends)
Change / Cancel Appointment
If for any reason you are unable to attend your appointment, please inform us by telephoning 0141 301 7621 as soon as possible during office hours to contact your nurse specialist. We will make every effort to adjust your appointment.
Location
Therapies take place across multiple sites on the Gartnavel campus. Please see your patient info leaflet, which will come with your appointment, for location details.
Contact Details
- Main nuclear medicine department number – 0141 301 7900
- Ward B3 number – 0141 301 7623
- Clinical Nurse Specialist – 0141 301 7621
Additional Information
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Service Overview
The Beatson West of Scotland PET centre is located on the Gartnavel Hospital Campus. If you have been referred for a PET-CT scan, we will post you an appointment letter, patient information leaflet and directions to the PET Centre. These should provide all the necessary information regarding where and when to attend, what preparation is required and answer many other questions you may have. However, should you have any further queries regarding your PET-CT scan, please call the department on 0141 301 7800 and staff will be happy to help.
Below is a video of what to expect when attending the department for a PET scan. Subtitles can be enabled in the settings menu at the bottom right of the video.
Additional Information
- FDG PET CT Scan – patient information leaflet
- PSMA PET CT Scan – patient information leaflet
- Contrast Enhanced FDG PET CT Scan – patient information leaflet
- Ga-68 Dotatoc PET CT Scan – patient information leaflet
Location
The West of Scotland PET Centre is on the Gartnavel Hospital Campus in the Tom Wheldon building of the Beatson Cancer Centre;
1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0YN
Scottish Ambulance Service
The Scottish Ambulance Service has a central booking service which allows you to book ambulance transport. If you require this service, please phone 0300 123 1236 at least 3 days before your appointment but no sooner than 30 days in advance. Lines are open from 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Saturday.
Voluntary Hospital Transport Service
There are several options available if you require Hospital Transport Services to attend your appointment. Please see contacts below:
- East Dumbarton Voluntary Drivers – 0141 280 9527
- Lanarkshire Voluntary Drivers – 01698 355 137
- Ayrshire Voluntary Drivers – 0156 353 8008
Department Contact Details
- Call: 0141 301 7800
Other Useful Links
- Nuclear Medicine at Gartnavel General Hospital
- PET-CT national referral criteria
- PET-CT referral form & guidance
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The Orthopaedic Research Department is situated in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. We conduct a variety of clinical and basic research as well as exploring service redesign to improve the patient pathway through clinic.
Our clinical research portfolio revolves around the use of new robotic guided knee replacement surgeries to improve surgical accuracy, patient recovery and improve patient gait following knee replacement. We also assist in the recruitment of patients to trials that are centred outwith the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Examples of these clinical trials can be found clicking the research link below.
As an active research department we frequently disseminate our research findings in journal articles. A list of these publications can be found via the publications link below.
If you would like more information on the research activities currently on-going in the Department or to discuss participating in an on-going clinical trial please contact: iii-ortho-research@glasgow.ac.uk
Permission to access patient records
We are seeking approval for permission to review the medical records of patients that took part in our two previous clinical trials, TRUCK and MAKO. This would involve seeking ethical approval to access patients’ medical records to record details of health care usage which is both related and un-related to their knee replacement. This is performed in an anonymised manner and only extracts information about how many times a participant has accessed a health care provider, with no details as to the reason for their visit. The aim of this new aspect of the study is to to review the participants retrospective NHS healthcare usage in a non-identifiable way to see if there is any downstream, long term differences between the patients who were randomised to receive the robotic-assisted knee surgery and conventional knee surgery groups. The difference in health care usage may highlight a potential cost benefit of the use of robotic or conventional surgery.
For access to the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Data Privacy Notice, please follow the link below. This includes a section on data protection in Research and Innovation.
News
Information on upcoming projects and future collaborations, coming soon.
Upcoming Trials
Charity
Hip & Knee School
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Within the team there are many years of experience in orthopaedic nursing and the nursing staff have many specialist skills in caring for orthopaedic patients. In our department you will meet nurses trained in caring for you from your first visit, to pre-operative assessment and follow up.
Mairi MacKinnon – Limb Reconstruction Clinical Nurse Specialist
Mairi MacKinnon is the Limb Reconstruction Clinical Nurse Specialist based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. She has recently joined the limb reconstruction team having previously served within the orthopaedic department as the musculoskeletal oncology nurse specialist for over 2 years.
Mairi manages all limb reconstruction patients including patients with external fixators, in particular, circular frames. She also assists the Intramedullary Nail Clinic where all tibial patients attend for review. As part of her role within the limb reconstruction service, she manages complex surgical wounds and has extensive experience in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy.
Pamela McKirdy – Orthopaedic Staff Nurse
Pamela McKirdy is a Staff Nurse in the Orthopaedic Outpatients Department. She has worked in Orthopaedic Outpatients for 24 years gaining a wealth of experience and knowledge in Orthopaedic conditions, trauma and elective surgeries and wound care. She has completed the casting course and has specialist training and experience in managing both elective and trauma surgeries post-operatively and on many occasions it may be Pamela who will review your condition or surgery in a stand-alone clinic where your entire care will be managed by experienced nurses and your x-rays reviewed. She is able to consult directly with senior medical staff if appropriate regarding any unusual findings.
Sarah Vaughan – Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Sarah is the Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Musculoskeletal Sarcoma Oncology Service based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Sarah recently joined the team having previously worked as an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist for 6 years within another Trust.
The Oncology team form part of a specialist service who have extensive knowledge and expertise in managing Sarcoma. This team provides a comprehensive service that covers investigation of suspected disease, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
It’s Sarah’s job to provide support throughout this time, offering advice and a point of contact whilst patients undergo investigations and/or treatment.
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The Extended Scope Physiotherapy Practitioners (ESP) are specialist clinicians who have undertaken additional Orthopaedic training. They work in a similar role to the Consultants within the Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinics at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
During your clinic appointment, the ESP will carry out an assessment of your problem and if necessary, organise further investigations (e.g. X-Ray, MRI).
Please wear suitable clothing to allow assessment of the relevant joint.
Some investigations such as MRI scans cannot be carried out in clinic and a further appointment for this will be organised. Results of the assessment and/or any investigations will be reviewed by the ESP who will discuss the available treatment options with each individual patient.
If further intervention by surgery is indicated, this will be discussed during the clinic appointment. If other management options are more appropriate e.g. onward referral to other services, this can also be organised.
Useful Internal Links
External Links
ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation
Frank Gilroy’s ACL reconstruction rehabilitation programme (opens on a new page)
*NOTE: your physiotherapist will provide you with a password in order to access this programme.
Joint School App
Sign up and download necessary https://www.jointschool.app (opens on a new page)
The Royal College of Anaesthetists
leaflets and videos on the types of anaesthetic that may be used for your surgery www.rcoa.ac.uk (opens on a new page)
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