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Seasonal Flu Vaccination

The seasonal flu vaccine will be offered to eligible staff between September and December. If you are eligible, we strongly encourage you to take up the offer of vaccination to help protect yourself, your colleagues, your family, and the patients and communities we serve

Winter Flu Vaccination 2026

Staff Vaccination 2026/27

The joint committee on vaccination and immunisation (JCVI) advice is to offer the vaccines to those at high risk of serious illness from flu or COVID-19 and who are therefore most likely to benefit from vaccination. 

All those eligible will be invited for vaccination. NHS Scotland will contact you with more information if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 and/or flu vaccines.  

Please wait to be contacted about your vaccination. Do not try to make an appointment until you’ve been invited by NHS Scotland.

As winter approaches, flu can have a significant impact on our health, our families, and the services we provide. Receiving your seasonal flu vaccination is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your colleagues, and those in our care.

Each year, flu contributes to staff absences, places additional pressure on healthcare services, and increases the risk of serious illness for vulnerable patients. By choosing to get vaccinated, you are helping to reduce the spread of flu within our communities and supporting NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde to continue delivering safe, high-quality care throughout the winter period.

The flu vaccine is available free of charge to NHS and Health & Social Care staff who have direct patient or client contact and is strongly recommended, even if you are fit and healthy. While no vaccine can provide complete protection, vaccination remains the most effective way to reduce your risk of flu and its potentially serious complications.

Who is eligible?

  • Those living in long-stay residential care homes or other long-stay care facilities
  • All those aged 65 and over
  • All those aged 18 to 65 years in defined risk groups. This includes:
    o those in clinical at-risk groups set out in Influenza: the green book, chapter 19 – GOV.UK
    o those experiencing homelessness
    o those experiencing substance misuse
    o asylum seekers living in Home Office hotel or B&B accommodation
    o all prisoners within the Scottish prison estate
    o pregnant women
  • Frontline health and social care workers
  • All NHS staff
  • Poultry workers & bird handlers (eligibility information in Annex A)
  • Cattle & Swine workers (eligibility information in Annex B)
  • Unpaid carers and young carers
  • Household contacts of those with immunosuppression

To find out if you are eligible for flu vaccination, please visit the Flu vaccine | NHS inform

For anyone that is hospital based, there are over 40 peer vaccinators working across our hospital sites continuing to offer staff vaccines within their ward settings.

Health and social care staff are also able to access community pharmacy to receive their flu vaccine at a time and place that is convenient to them. To find out participating pharmacies, please see ‘community pharmacy’ section.

Community flu vaccination clinics are also available. These can be booked by visiting Login – Customer Service (nhs.scot) or calling 0800 030 8013 during the hours of Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm or Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm.

For staff with a weakened immune system who access the national booking portal. They may say an automatic message advising them to wait until they have received their letter. This is directed at those staff members who are 65 or over, immunocompromised, or ‘at-risk’.

Staff Vaccination Fortnight – 14th September 2026 to 27th September 2026

Our Vaccination Team will be visiting the following locations between 14th September to 27th September 2026 to provide flu vaccinations for NHS staff.

Tuesday 15 September

  • Dykebar | Glennifer Unit, Main Hallway, Dykebar Hospital | 08:30-16:00
  • New Victoria | 2nd Floor Café Area | 08:30-19:30
  • Hillington Laundry Site | 1 Jubilee Court, Hillington, Glasgow | 09:00-16:00 (Location TBC)

Wednesday 16 September

  • IRH | Hub beside Dining Room | 08:30-19:30
  • IRH | Hub beside Dining Room | 15:00-03:00
  • Gartnavel | Lecture Theatre | 08:30-19:30

Thursday 17 September

  • GRI | Boardroom, Ground Floor | 08:30-19:30
  • GRI | Boardroom, Ground Floor | 15:00-03:00
  • Vale of Leven | Simulation Training Room | 08:30-19:30

Friday 18 September

  • Gartnavel | Lecture Theatre | 08:30-19:30
  • Leverndale | Canteen Area, Leverndale Hospital Campus | 08:30-14:30
  • Central Decontamination Unit | 24 Finlas Street, Glasgow | 09:00-16:00 (Location TBC)

Saturday 19 September

  • QEUH | Neuro Atrium | 08:30-19:30
  • QEUH | Neuro Atrium | 15:00-03:00
  • GRI | Boardroom, Ground Floor | 08:30-19:30

Sunday 20 September

  • RAH | Lecture Theatre 2 | 08:30-19:30
  • IRH | Hub beside Dining Room | 08:30-19:30

Monday 21 September

  • QEUH | Neuro Atrium | 08:30-19:30
  • Gartnavel | Lecture Theatre | 15:00-03:00
  • Stobhill | Seminar Room 6, Stobhill ACH | 08:30-19:30

Tuesday 22 September

  • Dykebar | Glennifer Unit, Main Hallway, Dykebar Hospital | 08:30-16:00
  • RAH | Lecture Theatre 2 | 08:30-19:30
  • RAH | Lecture Theatre 2 | 15:00-03:00

Wednesday 23 September

  • IRH | Hub beside Dining Room | 08:30-19:30
  • Gartnavel | Lecture Theatre | 08:30-19:30

Thursday 24 September

  • GRI | Boardroom, Ground Floor | 08:30-19:30
  • Vale of Leven | Simulation Training Room | 08:30-19:30
  • Vale of Leven | Meeting Room 5 | 15:00-03:00

Friday 25 September

  • New Victoria | 2nd Floor Café Area | 08:30-19:30
  • Gartnavel | Lecture Theatre | 08:30-19:30
  • Leverndale | Canteen Area, Leverndale Hospital Campus | 08:30-14:30

Saturday 26 September

  • QEUH | Neuro Atrium | 08:30-19:30
  • GRI | Boardroom, Ground Floor | 08:30-19:30

Sunday 27 September

  • RAH | Lecture Theatre 2 | 08:30-19:30
  • RAH | Lecture Theatre 2 | 15:00-03:00
  • IRH | Hub beside Dining Room | 08:30-19:30
HSCP Peer Flu Clinics

West Dunbartonshire HSCP

Wednesday 7 October 2026

  • Clydebank Health Centre | Treatment Room 1 | 09:00-16:00

Friday 9 October 2026

  • Vale Centre for Health | Consultation Room 1 | 09:00-16:00

Monday 12 October 2026

  • Clydebank Health Centre | Room 10 Community Corridor | 09:00-16:00

Friday 16 October 2026

  • Dumbarton Health Centre | Treatment Room 2 | 09:00-16:00

Monday 19 October 2026

  • Council Offices Church Street Dumbarton | Quay Meeting Room | 09:00-16:00

Thursday 22 October 2026

  • Clydebank Health Centre | Treatment Room 1 | 09:00-16:00

Renfrewshire HSCP

Wednesday 23rd September

Mile End Centre | Reception | 9:30am to 3:00pm

Clayson House | Reception | 9:30am to 11:00am

Robertson House | Reception | 11:30am to 1:00pm

Thursday 24th September

Arnott Gardens | Reception | 9:30am to 11:00am

Banktop Court | Reception | 11:30am to 1:00pm

Renfrew Health and Social Work Centre | Room 1.68 | 9:30am to 2:00pm

Friday 25th September

Johnstone Health Centre | Room 24 G50 | 9:30am to 1:00pm

Tuesday 29th September

Charleston Centre | Room G24 | 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Mile End Centre | Reception | 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Wednesday 30th September

Aranthrue Centre | Treatment Room | 9:30am to 12:00pm

Linwood Health Centre | Room G17 | 9:30am to 3:00pm

Wednesday 21st October

Foxbar Clinic | Room G39 | 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Tuesday 27th October

New Sneddon Street Clinic | Room G03 | 9:30am to 12:00pm

Thursday 5th November

Renfrew Health Centre Wing 2 | Room 1.42 | 9:30am to 12:30pm

Friday 13th November

Linwood Health Centre | Room G17 | 9:30am to 3:00pm

Thursday 19th November

Johnstone Health Centre | Room 24 G50 | 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Inverclyde HSCP

Request a flu Peer Vaccination Clinic Visit for Your Team – Inverclyde HSCP Winter 2026-2027

Glasgow City HSCP

Tuesday 15th September

HSCP Care At Home Base, Eastgate Building, 727 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3AQ | 09:00am to 02:00pm (HSCP social care workers only due to restricted building access)
Woodside Health and Care Centre, 891 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G20 7ET | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Glasgow City HSCP, Pavilion 1, Rowan Business Park, 5 Ardlaw Street, Glasgow, G51 3RR | 01:00pm to 04:00pm
HSCP Care At Home Base, Garscadden Business Centre, Suite 4, 3 Dalsetter Crescent, Glasgow, G15 8TG | 01:00pm to 04:00pm(HSCP social care workers only due to restricted building access)

Wednesday 16th September

Easterhouse Health Centre, Glasgow, G34 9HQ | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Commonwealth House, 32–38 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Thornliebank Health Centre, 20 Kennishead Road, Glasgow, G46 8NY | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Drumchapel Health Centre, 80–90 Kinfauns Drive, Glasgow, G15 7TS | 01:00pm to 04:00pm
Bridgeton Health Centre, 201 Abercromby Street, Glasgow, G40 2DA | 01:00pm to 04:00pm
Glasgow City HSCP, Pavilion 2, Rowan Business Park, 5 Ardlaw Street, Govan, Glasgow, G51 3RR | 01:00pm to 04:00pm

Thursday 17th September

HSCP Care At Home Base, Glenwood Business Centre, 25 Glenwood Place, Glasgow, G45 9UH | 09:00am to 12:00pm (HSCP social care workers only due to restricted building access)
Pollock Health Centre, 21 Cowglen Road, Pollok, Glasgow, G53 6EW | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Glasgow City HSCP, Blair Court, 100 Borron Street, Glasgow, G4 9XE | 09:00am to 12:00pm
HSCP Care At Home Base, 130 Langton Road, Glasgow, G53 5DP | 01:00pm to 04:00pm (HSCP social care workers only due to restricted building access)
Commonwealth House, 32–38 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH | 01:00pm to 04:00pm
Gorbals Health & Care Centre, 2 Sandiefield Road, Gorbals, Glasgow, G5 9AB | 01:00pm to 04:00pm

Friday 18th September

Community Centre for Health, Partick, 547 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6HU | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Shettleston Health Centre, 420 Old Shettleston Road, Glasgow, G32 7JZ | 01:00pm to 04:00pm

Monday 21st September

Govanhill Health Centre, 233 Calder Street, Glasgow, G42 7DR | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Castlemilk Health Centre, 71 Dougrie Drive, Glasgow, G45 9AW | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Govanhill Health Centre, 233 Calder Street, Glasgow, G42 7DR | 01:00pm to 04:00pm
Townhead Health Centre, 16 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow, G31 2ES | 01:00pm to 04:00pm

Tuesday 22nd September

Woodside Health & Care Centre, 891 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G20 7ET | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Springburn Health Centre, 200 Springburn Way, Glasgow, G21 1TR | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Glasgow City HSCP, Pavilion 2, Rowan Business Park, 5 Ardlaw Street, Glasgow, G51 3RR | 01:00pm to 04:00pm

Wednesday 23rd September

Cardonald Health Centre, 1831 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, G52 3SS | 09:00am to 12:00pm
HSCP Care At Home Base, Eastgate Building, 727 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3AQ | 09:00am to 12:00pm (HSCP social care workers only due to restricted building access)
Glasgow City HSCP, Pavilion 1, Rowan Business Park, 5 Ardlaw Street, Govan, Glasgow, G51 3RR | 09:00am to 12:00pm
HSCP Care At Home Base, Garscadden Business Centre, Suite 4, 3 Dalsetter Crescent, Glasgow, G15 8TG | 01:00pm to 04:00pm (HSCP social care workers only due to restricted building access)
Glasgow City HSCP, Blair Court, 100 Borron Street, Glasgow, G4 9XE | 01:00pm to 04:00pm
HSCP Care At Home Base, 130 Langton Road, Glasgow, G53 5DP | 01:00pm to 04:00pm (HSCP social care workers only due to restricted building access)

Thursday 24th September

Possilpark Health & Care Centre, 99 Saracen Street, Glasgow, G22 5AP | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Baillieston Health Centre, Baillieston, Glasgow, G69 7JG | 09:00am to 12:00pm
Glasgow City HSCP, Blair Court, 100 Borron Street, Glasgow, G4 9XE | 01:00pm to 04:00pm
HSCP Care At Home Base, Glenwood Business Centre, 25 Glenwood Place, Glasgow, G45 9UH | 01:00pm to 04:00pm (HSCP social care workers only due to restricted building access)

East Dunbartonshire HSCP

Thursday 17th September
Kirkintilloch Health Centre | Room F30B | 9:30am to 4:30pm

Friday 18th September
Kirkintilloch Health Centre | Room F30B | 9:30am to 4:30pm

Monday 21st September
Kirkintilloch Health Centre | Room S1 | 9:30am to 4:30pm

Tuesday 22nd September
Kirkintilloch Health Centre | Room F30B | 9:30am to 4:30pm

Monday 21st September
Milngavie Clinic | Kilmardinny Room | 9:30am to 1:00pm

Thursday 24th September
Milngavie Clinic | Kilmardinny Room | 1:00pm to 4:30pm

Wednesday 23rd September
Woodlands | Ask at Reception | 11:00am to 1:00pm

Peer Immunisation and Peer Champion Programme 2026

The Peer Immunisation Programme is a key part of the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde staff flu vaccination campaign. It enables trained staff volunteers to deliver flu vaccinations to colleagues within their own workplaces, making it easier and more convenient for staff to get protected.

Peer Immunisers play a vital role in increasing vaccine uptake, protecting our workforce and patients, and helping to maintain essential services throughout the winter months. We are delighted to already have volunteers from across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde supporting this year’s campaign. However, to maximise our reach and accessibility, we are keen to recruit even more Peer Immunisers from a wide range of teams, services and locations.

By becoming a Peer Immuniser, you can make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of your colleagues while supporting NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde’s commitment to delivering safe, effective care during the winter season.

Alongside this, Peer Champions help to promote the importance of vaccination within their teams and departments. Peer Champions act as advocates for the campaign by sharing key messages, encouraging colleagues to get vaccinated, raising awareness of local clinics, and helping to create a positive culture around immunisation.

Interested in becoming a Peer Immuniser?

If you would like to participate in this year’s Peer Immunisation Programme, please contact shona.macleod7@nhs.scot for further information. You will also be required to complete a Self-Declaration Form as part of the registration process.

Interested in becoming a Peer Champion?

If you are passionate about promoting staff health and wellbeing and would like to support the vaccination campaign within your area, we would love to hear from you. Please contact shona.macleod7@nhs.scot to find out more about becoming a Peer Champion.

Winter vaccines for Health and Social Care Staff

Winter vaccines for Health and Social Care Staff

Why are these vaccines so important?

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The flu vaccine is the best way to help protect yourself against flu this year.  It reduces the risk of spreading flu to your family, patients and colleagues who could be at risk of catching the virus.

Immunisation of health and social care staff aims to protect workers at high risk of exposure. If you don’t have face to face patient contact, and are not otherwise eligible.

Getting the vaccines you are eligible for will also support your health, safety and wellbeing over the winter period and help reduce the level of sickness absence. This, in turn, will support staff to maintain services for patients.

Participating community pharmacies

Health and social care staff can also choose to receive their flu vaccination through participating community pharmacies, providing a convenient option based on individual location and availability.

There is no requirement to present identification when attending for vaccination; however, staff should advise the community pharmacy they are an NHS or HSCP employee or work in social care.

Details of participating pharmacies are available in the ‘Community Pharmacy Vaccination’ section.

Who is eligible?

  • Health social care and social work staff who work directly with patients and provide support services are eligible for the flu vaccine this year.
  • Non-frontline NHS staff are also eligible for the flu vaccine.
  • Vaccination of staff groups will protect health services from staff absences during the winter months. It is recommended staff take up the offer of vaccination this year to protect those in their care and themselves.  

To find out if you are eligible for flu vaccination, please visit the Flu vaccine | NHS inform

Community Pharmacy Vaccination

Health and social care staff are also able to access community pharmacy to receive their flu vaccine at a time and place that is convenient to them.

Staff are not required to bring identification; however, please ensure you advise the community pharmacy they are an NHS or HSCP employee or work in social care.

Pharmacies providing the vaccines can be found in the list below:

East Dunbartonshire HSCP

Amiry&Gilbride Pharmacy | 8 New Kirk Road, Bearsden | Glasgow | G61 3SL
Auchinairn Pharmacy | 167 Auchinairn Road, Bishopbriggs | Glasgow | G64 1NG
Bannerman’s Pharmacy | 75 Merkland Drive, Kirkintilloch | Glasgow | G66 3SJ
Boots UK | 417 Victoria Road, Crosshill | Glasgow | G42 8RW
Boots UK | 9, The Regent Centre, Kirkintilloch | Glasgow | G66 1JH
Campsie Pharmacy | 6 Campsie Road, Milton of Campsie | Glasgow | G66 8EA
J F Forbes | 193 Kirkintilloch Road, Bishopbriggs | Glasgow | G64 2LS
M&D Green Milngavie | 16 Douglas Street, Milngavie | Glasgow | G62 6PB
Mackie Pharmacy | 145 Spey Road, Bearsden | Glasgow | G61 1LF
Morrisons Pharmacy | Triangle Cntre, Kirkintilloch Rd, Bishopbriggs | Glasgow | G64 2TR
Reach Pharmacy | 57 Milngavie Road, Bearsden | Glasgow | G61 2DW
Torrance Pharmacy | 63 Main Street, Torrance | Glasgow | G64 4EN
Well Pharmacy | 101 Cowgate, Kirkintilloch | Glasgow | G66 1JD

East Renfrewshire HSCP

Brogan BP Ltd | 271 Mearns Road, Newton Mearns | Glasgow | G77 5LU
Dears Pharmacy | 124-126 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns | Glasgow | G77 6EG
Dr Donald R Fraser | 152 Main Street | Barrhead | G78 1SG
Eastwoodmains Pharmacy | 37-39 Eastwoodmains Road, Giffnock | Glasgow | G46 6PW
Mackie Pharmacy | 154 Fenwick Road, Giffnock | Glasgow | G46 6XW
Merryvale Pharmacy | 15 Fenwick Road, Merrylee | Glasgow | G46 6AU
Neilston Pharmacy | 55 Main Street | Neilston | G78 3NH
Rowlands Pharmacy | 176 Main Street | Barrhead | G78 1SL
Rowlands Pharmacy | Unit 2, Greenlaw Village, Newton Mearns | Glasgow | G77 6NP
Well Pharmacy | 7 Eaglesham Road, Clarkston | Glasgow | G76 7BU

Glasgow City HSCP – North East

Clarkes Chemist Dalmarnock | 303 Springfield Road, Dalmarnock | Glasgow | G40 3LJ
Dickson Chemist | 1024 Tollcross Road, Tollcross | Glasgow | G32 8UW
Dickson Chemist | 21 Main Street, Bridgeton | Glasgow | G40 1QA
Easterhouse Pharmacy | Unit 38 Shandwick Square, Easterhouse | Glasgow | G34 9DT
Gilbride Chemists | 170 Carmyle Avenue, Carmyle | Glasgow | G32 8EE
High Street Pharmacy | 128 High Street | Glasgow | G1 1PQ
Houlihan Pharmacy Riddrie | 248 Smithycroft Road, Riddrie | Glasgow | G33 2QZ
Kennyhill Pharmacy | 398-400 Cumbernauld Road, Haghill | Glasgow | G31 3NN
Lightburn Pharmacy | 971 Carntyne Road, Carntyne | Glasgow | G32 6LY
Morrisons Pharmacy | Ravenswood Road, Baillieston | Glasgow | G69 7HU
Parkhead Pharmacy | Parkhead Hub, First Floor, 1251 Duke Street | Glasgow | G31 5NZ
Peak Health Pharmacy | 77 Lochend Road, Easterhouse | Glasgow | G34 0JZ
Robertson Pharmacy | 1122 Shettleston Road, Shettleston | Glasgow | G32 7PH
Rowlands Pharmacy | 1322 Shettleston Road, Shettleston | Glasgow | G32 7YS
Rowlands Pharmacy | 186/188 Abercromby Street, Bridgeton | Glasgow | G40 2RZ
Rowlands Pharmacy | 225 Springburn Way, Springburn | Glasgow | G21 1DU
Rowlands Pharmacy | 26 Bridgeton Cross, Bridgeton | Glasgow | G40 1BW
Rowlands Pharmacy | 3 – 5 Main Street, Baillieston | Glasgow | G69 6SG
Rowlands Pharmacy | 69 Gilbertfield Street, Ruchazie | Glasgow | G33 3TT
Rowlands Pharmacy | Baillieston Health Centre, 20 Muirside Road | Glasgow | G69 7AD
Rowlands Pharmacy | Bridgeton Health Centre, 201 Abercromby St | Glasgow | G40 2DA
Rowlands Pharmacy | Springburn Health Centre, 200 Springburn Way | Glasgow | G21 1TR
Rowlands Pharmacy | Unit 2, 317 Hallhill Road, Barlanark | Glasgow | G33 4RJ
Rowlands Pharmacy | Unit 25, 210 Springburn Way, Springburn | Glasgow | G21 1TU
Royston Pharmacy | 119 Royston Road, Royston | Glasgow | G21 2QN
Sighthill Pharmacy | K.a.t.s. Building, 9 Fountainwell Drive | Glasgow | G21 1RR
Tollcross Pharmacy | 229 Tollcross Road, Tollcross | Glasgow | G31 4UN
Trongate Pharmacy | 160 Trongate | Glasgow | G1 5EL
Well Pharmacy | 1157-1159 Shettleston Road, Shettleston | Glasgow | G32 7NB
Well Pharmacy | 171-177 Baillieston Road, Barrachnie | Glasgow | G32 0TN
Willis Pharmacy | 1236 Royston Road, Royston | Glasgow | G33 1EX
Willis Pharmacy | 227 Wallacewell Road, Balornock | Glasgow | G21 3PR

Glasgow City HSCP – North West

Amiry&Gilbride Pharmacy | 127-135 Great Western Road, St Georges Cross | Glasgow | G4 9AH
Amiry&Gilbride Pharmacy | 1600 Great Western Road, Anniesland | Glasgow | G13 1HQ
Amiry&Gilbride Pharmacy | 63 Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel | Glasgow | G15 7TG
Bannerman’s Pharmacy | 100 Napiershall Street, North Kelvin | Glasgow | G20 6HS
Bannerman’s Pharmacy | 220/222 Saracen Street, Possilpark | Glasgow | G22 5ER
Bannerman’s Pharmacy | 663-667 Garscube Road, Firhill | Glasgow | G20 7JX
Buchanan & Campbell Chemist | 364a Dumbarton Road, Partick | Glasgow | G11 6RZ
Cadder Pharmacy | 52 Skirsa Street, Cadder | Glasgow | G23 5BA
Care Pharmacy | 2358-2360 Dumbarton Road, Yoker | Glasgow | G14 0JX
Dickson Chemist | 1239/1243 Dumbarton Road, Whiteinch | Glasgow | G14 9UT
Dickson Chemist | 510 Dumbarton Road, Partick | Glasgow | G11 6SN
Garscadden Pharmacy | 47 Garscadden Road, Old Drumchapel | Glasgow | G15 6UH
Houlihan Pharmacy | 312 Dumbarton Road, Partick | Glasgow | G11 6TF
Houlihan Pharmacy Possil | 128 Saracen Street, Possilpark | Glasgow | G22 5AR
Houlihan Pharmacy Whiteinch | 1399 Dumbarton Road, Whiteinch | Glasgow | G14 9XS
J A Hogarth (Chemists) Ltd | 308 Crow Road, Broomhill | Glasgow | G11 7HS
Knightswood Pharmacy | 195-197 Knightswood Road, North Knightswood | Glasgow | G13 2EX
LG Pharmacy | 476 St Vincent Street, Anderston | Glasgow | G3 8XU
Liddesdale Pharmacy | 59 Liddesdale Square, Milton | Glasgow | G22 7BT
Mackie Pharmacy | 165 Hyndland Road, Hyndland | Glasgow | G12 9HT
Milton Pharmacy | 137 Scaraway Street, Milton | Glasgow | G22 7EU
Morrisons Pharmacy | 900 Crow Road, Anniesland | Glasgow | G13 1JD
Park Road Pharmacy | 405 Great Western Road, Woodlands | Glasgow | G4 9HY
Partick Pharmacy | 160 Dumbarton Road | Glasgow | G11 6XE
Possil Pharmacy | 171-173 Saracen Street, Possilpark | Glasgow | G22 5JL
Reach Pharmacy | 1094 Argyle Street, Finnieston | Glasgow | G3 8LY
Rowlands Pharmacy | 144 Balmore Road, Parkhouse | Glasgow | G22 6LJ
Sinclair Pharmacy | 1907 Dumbarton Road, Scotstoun | Glasgow | G14 0YS
Well Pharmacy | 263 Alderman Road, Knightswood | Glasgow | G13 3AY
Westray Pharmacy | 9 Westray Circus, Milton | Glasgow | G22 7BE
Willis Pharmacy | 1566 Dumbarton Road, Scotstoun | Glasgow | G14 9DB
Willis Pharmacy | 298 Dyke Road, Knightswood | Glasgow | G13 4QU
Willis Pharmacy | 764 Anniesland Road, Knightswood Shop Ctr | Glasgow | G14 0YU

Glasgow City HSCP – South

Amiry&Gilbride Pharmacy | 1851-1855 Paisley Rd West, South Cardonald | Glasgow | G52 3SX
Battlefield Pharmacy | 168a Battlefield Road, Langside | Glasgow | G42 9JT
Braidcraft Pharmacy | 10 Braidcraft Terrace, Pollok | Glasgow | G53 5EB
Catterson Pharmacy | 5-9 Mcarthur Street, Pollokshaws | Glasgow | G43 1RU
Cessnock Pharmacy | 323 Paisley Road West, Cessnock | Glasgow | G51 1LU
Craigton Pharmacy | 2-4 Craigton Road, Govan | Glasgow | G51 3TB
Crosshill Pharmacy | 558 Cathcart Road, Crosshill | Glasgow | G42 8YG
Docherty Pharmacy | 224 Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands | Glasgow | G43 1TY
Gilbride Chemists | 18 Glenmore Avenue, Toryglen | Glasgow | G42 0EH
Gilbride Chemists | 182 Copland Road, Ibrox | Glasgow | G51 2UE
Gilbride Chemists | 2232 Paisley Road West, Cardonald | Glasgow | G52 3SJ
Gilbride Chemists | 40 Paisley Road West, Kinning Park | Glasgow | G51 1LB
Guidi Pharmacy Ltd | 139 Thurston Road, Hillington | Glasgow | G52 2AZ
Harmony Row Pharmacy | 21 Harmony Row, Govan | Glasgow | G51 3BA
Houlihan Pharmacy Arden | 60 Kyleakin Road, Arden | Glasgow | G46 8DF
Houlihan Pharmacy Darnley | 9-10 Darnley Mains Road, Darnley | Glasgow | G53 7RH
Kellock Pharmacy Ltd | The Braes Shopping Centre, Dougrie Drive | Glasgow | G45 9AA
Mackie Pharmacy | 1067 Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands | Glasgow | G41 3YF
Mackie Pharmacy | 1845 Paisley Road West, Cardonald | Glasgow | G52 3SX
Mackie Pharmacy | 213-215 Clarkston Road, Cathcart | Glasgow | G44 3DS
Morrisons Pharmacy | 117 Riverford Road, Newlands | Glasgow | G43 1PU
Mount Florida Pharmacy | 1047 Cathcart Road, Mount Florida | Glasgow | G42 9AF
Nancy’s Chemist | 16-18 Admiral Street, Kinning Park | Glasgow | G41 1HU
Penney Pharmacy | 111 Clarkston Road, Cathcart | Glasgow | G44 3BL
Pollokshields Pharmacy | 275 Maxwell Road, Pollokshields | Glasgow | G41 1TE
Queens Park Pharmacy | 751/753 Pollokshaws Road, Pollokshaws | Glasgow | G41 2AE
Rightdose Pharmacy | 1000 Cathcart Road, Mount Florida | Glasgow | G42 9XL
Rowlands Pharmacy | 116 Nithsdale Road, Pollokshields | Glasgow | G41 5RB
Rowlands Pharmacy | 426 Carmunnock Road, Croftfoot | Glasgow | G44 5EH
Rowlands Pharmacy | 456 Paisley Road West, North Kinning Park | Glasgow | G51 1PX
Rowlands Pharmacy | Co-op Store, 190 Crown Street | Glasgow | G5 9ZR
Shawlands Pharmacy | 7-9 Kilmarnock Road, Shawlands | Glasgow | G41 3YN
Thistle Pharmacy | 1258 Paisley Road West | Glasgow | G52 1DP
TLC Mosspark Pharmacy | 190 Mosspark Drive, Mosspark | Glasgow | G52 1JS
Well Pharmacy | 403 Nitshill Road, Nitshill | Glasgow | G53 7BN
Well Pharmacy | 9 Croftfoot Road, Croftfoot | Glasgow | G44 5JR
Well Pharmacy | Pollok Health Centre, 21 Cowglen Road | Glasgow | G53 6EQ
Wellcare Pharmacy | 6 Minard Road, Strathbungo | Glasgow | G41 2HN

Inverclyde HSCP

Clyde Pharmacy | 197-199 Roxburgh Street | Greenock | PA15 4DA
M&D Green | 11/13 Fore Street | Port Glasgow | PA14 5EE
M&D Green | 12 John Wood Street | Port Glasgow | PA14 5HU
McDade Pharmacy | 88 Belville Street | Greenock | PA15 4TA
Rowlands Pharmacy | 8-14 Dubbs Road | Port Glasgow | PA14 5UA
Tesco Pharmacy | Tesco Store, 2 Dalrymple Street | Greenock | PA15 1LE
TLC Gourock Pharmacy | 2a Cowal View | Gourock | PA19 1EH
TLC Inverkip Pharmacy | 2a Kip Park | Inverkip | PA16 0FZ
Well Pharmacy | 10 Kilblain Street | Greenock | PA15 1SR
Well Pharmacy | 34 Roxburgh Street | Greenock | PA15 4NR

Renfrewshire HSCP

Abbey Chemist | Lonend | Paisley | PA1 1SU
Amiry&Gilbride Pharmacy | 10 High Street | Paisley | PA1 2BS
Amiry&Gilbride Pharmacy | 19 Neilston Road | Paisley | PA2 6LL
Amiry&Gilbride Pharmacy | 94 Causeyside Street | Paisley | PA1 1TX
Amiry&Gilbride Pharmacy | Tannahill Centre, 76 Blackstoun Road | Paisley | PA3 1NT
Amiry&Gilbride Pharmacy | Unit 19a Bridge Street, Linwood | Paisley | PA3 3DB
Bishopton Pharmacy | 111 Greenock Road | Bishopton | PA7 5AX
Gilbert Pharmacy & Health Clinic | 4 Blackford Road | Paisley | PA2 7EP
Glenburn Pharmacy | 2/4 Skye Crescent, Glenburn | Paisley | PA2 8EL
Houlihan Pharmacy | 38 Love Street | Paisley | PA3 2DY
M&D Green 72 High Street Pharmacy | 72 High Street | Johnstone | PA5 8SG
M&D Green Lochwinnoch Pharmacy | 14a High Street | Lochwinnoch | PA12 4DA
M&D Green Ralston | 5 Penilee Road, Ralston | Paisley | PA1 3ES
M&D Green William Street Pharmacy | 5 – 7 William Street | Johnstone | PA5 8DP
Mackie Pharmacy | 75 Glasgow Road | Paisley | PA1 3PE
Reach Pharmacy | 179 Main Road | ELDERSLIE | PA5 9ES
Reach Pharmacy | 41 Hallhill Road, Spateston | Johnstone | PA5 0SA
Reach Pharmacy | 80 Sycamore Avenue | Johnstone | PA5 0BL
Reach Pharmacy | The Village Store, 27 Main Street | Howwood | PA9 1BQ
Rowlands Pharmacy | 9 Hairst Street | Renfrew | PA4 8QU
Rowlands Pharmacy | Bargarran Centre | Erskine | PA8 6BS
Well Pharmacy | 11 Broomlands Street | Paisley | PA1 2LS
Well Pharmacy | 18 Quarry Street | Johnstone | PA5 8DZ
Well Pharmacy | 24 Glasgow Road | Paisley | PA1 3QH
Well Pharmacy | 4 High Street | Renfrew | PA4 8QR
Well Pharmacy | 4a Mains Drive, Park Mains | Erskine | PA8 7JQ
Well Pharmacy | 61 Neilston Road | Paisley | PA2 6LZ
Your Local Boots Pharmacy | 142/144 Paisley Road | Renfrew | PA4 8DA
Your Local Boots Pharmacy | Unit 4 Clippens Road | Linwood | PA3 3PU

West Dunbartonshire HSCP

Lightburn Pharmacy | 310 Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick | Glasgow | G60 5LW
Boots UK | 71 High Street | Dumbarton | G82 1LS
Brucehill Pharmacy | 32a Brucehill Road | Dumbarton | G82 4EW
Clan Chemists | 3 Rockbank Place, Hardgate Cross | Clydebank | G81 5NZ
Clarkes Chemist | 7c Merkins Avenue, Bellsmyre | Dumbarton | G82 3EB
Dalmuir Pharmacy | 770/772 Dumbarton Road, Dalmuir | Clydebank | G81 4BY
Dumbarton Pharmacy | 70 High Street | Dumbarton | G82 1PQ
Greenhead Pharmacy | 2 Greenhead Road | Dumbarton | G82 1EL
M&D Green Alexandria | 19 Mitchell Way | ALEXANDRIA | G83 0LW
Mackie Pharmacy | 8 High Street | Dumbarton | G82 1LL
Marchbanks Pharmacy | 172 Main Street, Renton | Dumbarton | G82 4PE
Station Road Pharmacy | 19 Station Road | Dumbarton | G82 1NR
TLC Duntocher Pharmacy | 64 Dumbarton Road, Duntocher | Clydebank | G81 6HD
Well Pharmacy | 11 Dalvait Road | BALLOCH | G83 8LA
Well Pharmacy | 391 Kilbowie Road | Clydebank | G81 2TX
Willis Pharmacy | 142 Duntocher Road, Parkhall | Clydebank | G81 3NQ

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Where will I be required to attend for my appointment?

Please note the below locations are for those who have been contacted with an appointment. We have drop in clinic dates and information at the top of this page.

East Dunbartonshire
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Milngavie Town Hall: 71 Station Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8BZParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Milngavie Town Hall – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Kirkintiloch Town Hall,  Kirkintilloch, G66 1HNParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Kirkintilloch Town Hall
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Renfrewshire
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Renfrew Parish Church Hall, 14 Renfield Street, Renfrew PA4 8RGParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Interpreter Services
Renfrew Parish Church Hall
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Johnstone Town Hall: 25 Church St, Johnstone, PA5 8EGParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Johnstone Town Hall – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Piazza Shopping Centre Unit-28/29, Central Way, Paisley PA1 1ELBParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services

Piazza Shopping Centre
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
After 6pm, please use the Smithhills Street entrance to the Piazza Shopping Centre
East Renfrewshire
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Eastwood Health Centre, Drumby Cres, Clarkston, Glasgow G76 7HNParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Eastwood Health Centre
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Barrhead Health & Social Care Centre, 213 Main St, Barrhead, Glasgow G78 1SAParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Barrhead Health & Care Centre – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Glasgow City
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Stobhill Hospital Seminar Rooms, car park 3 entrance, 133 Balornock Road, Glasgow G21 3UW  Parking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Stobhill Hospital
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
The clinic is situated at the rear of Stobhill Hospital (Seminar Rooms) Go through main entrance door and continue to the exit directly at the rear of the building. The seminar rooms are at the building on the left.
Govanhill Sandyford, alder St, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 7PEParking
Wheelchair access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Govanhill Sandyford
Institute of  Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TFHearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Institute of  Neurological Sciences
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Parkhead Hub, 1251 Duke Street, Parkhead, Glasgow, G31 5NZParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
The Parkhead Hub
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Priesthill Community Hall, 100 Priesthill Road, Glasgow G53 6QL Parking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Priesthill Community Hall
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
St Marks Church, 281 Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel, Glasgow G15 7BDHearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
St Mark’s Church – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands, 1 Redcastle Sq, Glasgow G33 5EGParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Whiteinch Centre, 1 Northinch St, Glasgow G14 0UGParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Whiteinch Centre
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Castlemilk Health Centre, 71 Dougrie Drive, Glasgow, G45 9AW
Parking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Castlemilk Health Centre
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
West Dunbartonshire
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Alexandria Community Centre: Main St, Alexandria, G83 0NUParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Alexandria Community Centre – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Concorde Community Centre, St Mary’s Way, Dumbarton G82 1LJParking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Concorde Community Centre – Google Maps
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Clydebank Health And Care Centre, Queens Quay Main Avenue, Clydebank G81 1BS Parking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing
Interpreter Services
Clydebank Health And Care Centre
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Inverclyde
ClinicFacilitiesLocation/Transport
Port Glasgow Health Centre, 2-4 Bay St, Port Glasgow PA14 5EW Parking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Port Glasgow Health Centre
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail
Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub, 46 Mearns St, Greenock PA15 4QD Parking
Wheelchair Access
Hearing Loop
Toilet Facilities
Baby Changing Interpreter Services
Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub
Bus – First Bus  
Train – ScotRail

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      What is the Virtual Hospital?

      The Virtual Hospital (sometimes called a “Virtual Ward” or “Hospital at Home”) provides:

      • Ongoing monitoring by a clinical team (sometimes daily)
      • Advice and support when you need it
      • Access to specialist input if your condition changes.

      You will remain under the care of a hospital team, even though you are at home.

      Further Information

      Why would I be admitted to a Virtual Hospital?

      You may be discharged from hospital but admitted to the Virtual Hospital because your condition:

      • Requires ongoing monitoring or treatment
      • Can be safely managed at home
      • Does not require you to stay in hospital.

      This approach allows you to recover in a more comfortable setting while still receiving high-quality care. It also allows us to free up hospital beds for patients who need them.

      Contact Information

      • If you have a non-urgent concern: Contact the Virtual Hospital between 8.00am and 10.00pm, 7 days a week by calling 0800 652 1425. Your enquiry will be passed to a member of the clinical team for advice.
      • If you think it’s urgent but not life-threatening: Call NHS 24 on 111.
      • If you think your condition is life threatening: Go straight to your nearest A&E or call 999.
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      What is the Virtual Hospital?

      The Virtual Hospital (sometimes called a “Virtual Ward” or “Hospital at Home”) provides:

      • Ongoing monitoring by a clinical team (sometimes daily)
      • Advice and support when you need it
      • Access to specialist input if your condition changes.

      You will remain under the care of a hospital team, even though you are at home.

      Why would I be admitted to a Virtual Hospital?

      You may be discharged from hospital but admitted to the Virtual Hospital because your condition:

      • Requires ongoing monitoring or treatment
      • Can be safely managed at home
      • Does not require you to stay in hospital.

      This approach allows you to recover in a more comfortable setting while still receiving high-quality care. It also allows us to free up hospital beds for patients who need them.

      How will my condition be monitored?

      Depending on your needs, we may ask you to:

      • Check and record your observations (e.g. your temperature, pulse, oxygen levels)
      • Report symptoms or any concerns
      • Take medications as prescribed.

      We will discuss everything with you before you are discharge from the ward.

      Is this safe?

      Yes. This option is only offered when your team feels it is safe for you to go home with the right advice and support. If you are unsure, please talk to us before you leave. We want you to feel confident before leaving the hospital.

      Who will look after me?

      Your care team will be made up by a number of people depending on your specific needs, but may include:

      • Nurses
      • Doctors
      • Advanced Practitioners
      • Allied health professionals (e.g. physiotherapy, pharmacy)
      • Administrative support staff.

      What if I need special equipment?

      If you need equipment such as:

      • Blood pressure monitor
      • Pulse oximeter to measure your oxygen levels
      • Thermometer to take your temperature.

      We will provide them and explain how to use them safely.

      Will my test/scan be delayed because I went home?

      No. Your test is still prioritised and arranged as part of your hospital care.

      Do I need to contact my GP?

      No. This is organised through hospital services. Once complete, your GP will receive a copy of the results.

      What will happen if I miss my appointment?

      The team will contact you and discuss next steps.

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      Read more on the pathways that affect you.

      What is Discharge to Scan?

      Discharge to Scan means you are well enough to go home, but you still need a CT or MRI scan to help your hospital team complete your care.

      Instead of staying in hospital to wait for your scan, you can recover at home within our Virtual Hospital and return for your scan when your appointment is ready.

      This helps you:

      • Get home sooner
      • Rest and recover in familiar surroundings
      • Avoid staying in hospital longer than you need to.

      Why am I being offered this?

      Your hospital team has checked that:

      • You are medically fit to leave hospital
      • It is safe for you to go home.

      You have been offered Discharge to Scan because it is safe, planned and supported.

      Remember ‘It’s Okay to Ask’. The hospital team will make sure you understand the Benefits, Risks, and Alternatives, including doing nothing (We call this BRAN).

      What happens next?

      Going home

      Before you leave hospital, we will:

      • Explain why it is safe for you to go home
      • Talk through any symptoms to watch out for
      • Give you clear advice on who to contact if you feel unwell.

      The team are happy to answer your questions. You should feel confident and informed about going home, before you leave
      the hospital.

      Your scan appointment

      After you go home:

      • The Virtual Hospital will contact you
      • The staff will book your scan
      • We will phone you with the appointment details
      • We may offer you an appointment at any hospital in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. If you request a specific location, this may delay your scan
      • Most scans are arranged within 5-7 working days.

      You do not need to phone to book the scan yourself. We will do this for you.

      Coming back for your scan

      On the day of your scan:

      • You will come into hospital just for the scan
      • The team will explain what will happen
      • You can usually go home after your scan.

      Getting your results

      After your scan:

      • The results will be reviewed with your hospital team
      • We will contact you with the results within a few days of your scan
      • Your referring clinician or hospital team will let you know if you need any follow up appointments or treatment.

      What should I do while I’m at home?

      While waiting for your scan:

      • Follow the advice given by your hospital team
      • Rest and recover as you normally would
      • Get help urgently if you feel worse.

      Your hospital team will give you clear instructions on:

      • Which symptoms mean you should get help
      • Who to contact during the day
      • What to do out of hours.

      If you are worried, do not wait for your scan appointment.

      Contact Information

      • If you have a non-urgent concern: Contact the Virtual Hospital between 8.00am and 10.00pm, 7 days a week by calling 0800 652 1425. Your enquiry will be passed to a member of the clinical team for advice.
      • If you think it’s urgent but not life-threatening – Call NHS 24 on 111.
      • If you think it’s an emergency – Go straight to your nearest A&E or call 999.

      What is Discharge to Virtual Review?

      Discharge to Virtual Review means you are well enough to go home, but you still need follow-up blood tests to help your hospital team complete your care.

      Instead of staying in hospital to wait for your blood tests, you can recover at home within our Virtual Hospital and return for your blood tests when your appointment is ready.

      This helps you:

      • Get home sooner
      • Rest and recover in familiar surroundings
      • Avoid staying in hospital longer than you need to.

      Why am I being offered this?

      Your hospital team has checked that:

      • You are medically fit to leave hospital
      • It is safe for you to go home
      • You still need monitoring (blood tests).

      You have been offered Discharge to Virtual Review because it is safe, planned, and supported.

      Remember ‘It’s Okay to Ask’, the hospital team will make sure you understand the Benefits, Risks, and Alternatives including doing nothing (We call this BRAN).

      What happens next

      Going home

      Before you leave hospital, we will:

      • Explain why it is safe for you to go home
      • Talk through any symptoms to watch out for
      • Give you clear advice on who to contact if you feel unwell.

      The team are happy to answer your questions, you should feel confident and informed about going home before you leave
      the hospital.

      Your blood test appointment

      After you go home:

      • The Virtual Hospital will contact you
      • The staff will book your blood test for you
      • We will phone you with the appointment details (date/time/location)
      • Appointments are usually arranged within a few days and up to one week depending on your clinical need.

      You must be able to attend a clinic for your blood test as blood tests cannot currently be carried out at home.

      Your Virtual Review

      After your blood test:

      • A clinician will review your results
      • You will have a telephone or video consultation to discuss your care

      The team will explain what will happen next:

      • If your results are reassuring, you may be discharged from the pathway
      • If further care is needed, your clinical team will explain the next steps.

      What should I do while I’m at home?

      While waiting for your appointment:

      • Follow the advice given by your hospital team Rest and recover as you normally would
      • Attend your blood test appointment as arranged Get help urgently if you
        feel worse.

      Your hospital team will give you clear instructions on:

      • Which symptoms mean you should get help
      • Who to contact during the day
      • What to do out of hours.

      If you are worried, do not wait for your appointment.

      Contact Information

      • If you have a non-urgent concern: Contact the Virtual Hospital between 8.00am and 10.00pm, 7 days a week by calling 0800 652 1425. Your enquiry will be passed to a member of the clinical team for advice.
      • If you think it’s urgent but not life-threatening: Call NHS 24 on 111.
      • If you think your condition is life threatening: Go straight to your nearest A&E or call 999.
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      Patient Journey Materials for Print

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      Important information for patients

      GP practices across NHSGGC are in the process of moving to a new GP IT system. This change is part of a wider programme to support a major computer upgrade that will see all practices across Scotland using the same GP IT system.

      What does this mean for patients?

      For most patients, there will be little or no long term change to how you access GP services. However, during the changeover period, there will likely be a difference in the services offered, and a reduced availability of appointments at your Practice, for approximately 10 days.

      These may include:

      • Reduced appointment availability on specific days. Please only contact the practice if you require urgent medical assistance on the day
      • Changes to online services (such as appointment booking or ordering repeat prescriptions)
      • Delays in processing non‑urgent requests or paperwork

      The Practice may continue to experience some challenges during the subsequent 2 to 3 months as it adjusts to operating services using the new system.

      Your GP practice team will do everything they can to minimise disruption and continue to provide safe care.

      When will I know if my GP Practice is undergoing this change?

      GP Practices will look to contact all patients in advance with as much notice as possible. This page will also list the impacted GP Practices below.

      If you have not been contacted or informed of any impact, this change has already happened or will happen in the future.

      What does this mean for GP Practice Clinical & Administration teams?

      This change represents a significant shift for clinical and administrative teams, who are adapting to new systems and processes while continuing to provide frontline care. Implementing a large‑scale change of this nature takes time, and staff are managing additional complexity as the new arrangements are introduced. We appreciate patients’ understanding during this period of transition.

      What is not changing?

      • You will remain registered with your GP practice.
      • Urgent care will continue to be available as normal.
      • Your medical records will be transferred securely.
      • Routine appointments will be available again to book in the coming weeks.

      What can patients do to help?

      • Contact your practice directly if you have urgent health concerns.
      • Continue to attend appointments as scheduled unless you are advised otherwise.
      • If you are due to order a prescription during this time, please submit your request early.
      • Use online services only as advised by your practice during this period.
      • Please be patient and understanding if there are short delays.

      Thank you for your patience while this important work is carried out to improve GP IT systems for the future.

      Timetable of impacted practices

      03/09/2026Alcluth PracticeDumbarton Health Centre, Station Road, Dumbarton, G82 1PW
      03/09/2026Clydeview Medical PracticeRenfrew Health and Social Work Centre, 10 Ferry Road, PA4 8RU
      10/09/2026Springfield Medical Practice9 Springfield Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 1PJ
      10/09/2026Southbank Surgery17-19 Southbank Road, Kirkintilloch, G66 1NH
      11/09/2026Lennoxtown Medical PracticeLennoxtown Community Hub, 46 Main Street, Lennoxtown, G66 7JJ
      16/09/2026Peel View Medical Centre45/53 Union Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1DN
      16/09/2026The Turret Medical CentreCatherine Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1JB
      17/09/2026Woodhead Medical PracticeKirkintilloch Health & Care Centre, 10 Saramago Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 3BF

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      Primary Care is the front door to healthcare in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, providing essential, first‑contact services to more than 1.3 million people across the region.

      From GPs and community pharmacies to dental and optometry services, Primary Care plays a vital role in prevention, early intervention, and supporting people to access the right care, in the right place.

      Our Primary Care Strategy outlines how we will continue to strengthen these services, improve access, reduce inequalities, and work collaboratively with partners and communities.

      Primary Care Strategy

      These publications have been produced in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Accessible Information Guidelines. It is available in a range of formats and languages. Please contact us with your request. 

      If you would like a copy in another spoken language, please call 0141 201 4874 using our telephone interpreting service.

      Primary Care Services

      Read more about what Primary Care services can do for you and how to access them.

      Faces of Primary Care

      These professionals are part of your Primary Care team. To help you feel confident in seeking the right help, we’ve highlighted some of our NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Primary Care roles.  

      Click on each one below to learn more about their roles, how they can assist you, and how you can reach them. 

      Remember, it’s also important to utilise the resources available to you when you have a health concern. Before contacting any healthcare professional, consider using online resources, as your symptoms might be manageable at home. Helpful tools include symptom finder on NHS Inform and the NHS 24 app.

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      If you’re unwell and have a minor injury or illness, there are different options available for treatment and advice rather than going straight to A&E. These options could involve advice from home, or treatment which is often closer to you. This could also save you time, as waits at A&E can be long for conditions that aren’t life‑threatening.

      A&E is there for serious or life‑threatening emergencies. If you think it may be an emergency, call 999 or go straight to A&E. If you’re unsure, you can get urgent advice at any time by calling NHS 24 on 111.

      Below are some common conditions and the steps you can take

      Injuries

      Finger and hand injuries (cuts and suspected fractures)

      Most finger injuries involving minor cuts can be treated at home by cleaning and dressing the wound.

      If you have or suspect a broken finger bone, and there isn’t an open wound, treat at home by taping or bandaging the finger so it cannot move and attend your nearest Minor Injuries Unit (MIU).

      Seek A&E treatment if the injury is more serious – for example, if bones are displaced, bones are visible in a wound, or there is a deep wound with heavy bleeding.

      Ankle, wrist and forearm injuries (sprains, strains and suspected fractures)

      Most common ankle, wrist and forearm injuries can be managed at home with rest, ice, compression and elevation.

      If you are unable to walk, or there is severe swelling or deformity, attend your nearest Minor Injuries Unit (MIU).

      Seek A&E treatment if the injury is more serious – for example, if bones are displaced, bones are visible in a wound, or there is a deep wound with heavy bleeding.

      Lower back pain

      Most back strains and sprains can be managed at home with pain relief and gentle movement, and may benefit from physiotherapy.

      New severe back pain without injury, loss of power in the legs, or difficulty passing urine may be serious. You should seek urgent medical advice from NHS 24 on 111 or call 999 in an emergency.

      Head injury

      Minor bumps to the head or small wounds often do not require treatment and can be treated at home. Clean any wounds and apply ice to reduce swelling, if required.

      For deeper scalp wounds, attend your nearest Minor Injuries Unit (MIU).

      Seek urgent medical advice from NHS 24 on 111 or call 999 if you anyone has had a head injury and:

      • Lost consciousness
      • Are aged 65 or over
      • Have persistent headache or vomiting
      • Become confused or have a seizure
      • Are taking blood‑thinning medication.

      Illnesses

      Coughs, colds and sore throats (viral infections)

      Most viral infections, such as coughs, colds and sore throats, can be managed at home with rest and over-the-counter medication such as paracetamol.

      See a local pharmacist or your GP if symptoms are more severe, persistent or worsening.


      If you can’t take fluids, have breathing difficulties, or are unable to get out of bed, seek urgent medical advice from NHS 24 on 111 or call 999 in an emergency.

      Stomach upset (diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting)

      Most stomach upsets are viral and can be managed at home with rest and fluids.

      See a local pharmacist or your GP if symptoms are more severe, persistent or worsening. You should contact your GP if you have other medical conditions such as HIV, diabetes, liver disease, Parkinson’s disease or if you have had a transplant.

      If you are unable to keep fluids down, are vomiting blood, collapse, or have severe abdominal pain, seek urgent medical advice from NHS 24 on 111 or call 999 in an emergency.

      Urinary symptoms (possible urine infection / UTI)

      Minor symptoms of a urine infection, such as stinging when passing urine, can usually be dealt with by your local pharmacy in the first instance or by contacting your GP.

      If symptoms are more severe, or you develop high fever, shivering, confusion or mottled skin, seek urgent medical advice from NHS 24 on 111 or call 999 in an emergency.

      Eye problems

      Many common eye problems, such as sore, red or sticky eyes, mild eye infections, or minor vision problems, can be assessed by high‑street opticians, who can advise on treatment or refer you on if needed.

      If there is sudden loss of vision, severe eye pain, or an eye injury, seek medical advice from NHS 24 on 111 or call 999 in an emergency.

      When to seek urgent help

      • Head injuries with loss of consciousness, confusion or vomiting
      • Badly deformed or visible bone injuries, heavily bleeding wounds
      • Severe pain, breathing difficulties, or being unable to keep fluids down
      • High fever, seizures, mottled skin. or becoming poorly responsive
      • Signs of a stroke (new face, arm, speech deficit). More information is available at Stroke | NHS inform

      If you’re still unsure

      If you’re not sure what to do, call NHS 24 on 111 for advice and help to get the right care for your needs.

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      On this page we are happy to share a selection of examples of Quality in Action, which is what quality looks and feels like within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. These examples will continue to grow as ‘Quality Everyone Everywhere‘ is implemented through 2024-2029.

      Share Your Stories of Quality in Action

      If you are a staff member we would love to hear about projects you’ve been involved in which showcase Quality. Please complete this short form – https://forms.office.com/e/gAfCSJt4MD. You can also complete this on someone else’s behalf if you have seen or witnessed a great example of Quality.

      If you are a member of the public and have experienced an example of Quality you would like to tell us about, please get in touch. You can do this my emailing: ggc.qualitystrategy@nhs.scot.

      Real Life Examples of Quality in Action

      2025 – Quality in Action Stories
      Keeping Families Together: Neonatal Care at Home 

      Jaundice is the most common neonatal condition, and when it happens treatment traditionally means a hospital stay and separation from home comforts but thanks to an innovative pilot at the Royal Hospital for Children, families now have another option: Neonatal Hospital at Home, an innovative example of Quality in Action.

      Over a period of 6 months the pilot offered phototherapy treatment for jaundice in the family home. The results speak volumes: 

      • 23 babies and their families benefited from home-based care
      • 60 maternity bed days were freed up, creating capacity for high-risk patients
      • £1,050 saved per bed day, demonstrating cost efficiency

      This approach aligns with Scotland’s priorities for personalised care and NHSGGC’s Women and Children’s Strategy 2025. It’s a powerful example of how innovation can improve patient experience, reduce pressure on hospital resources, and keep families together when it matters most. 

      Family Voices 

      “Having the option to treat our baby at home for jaundice was absolutely life changing. With an older child at home, avoiding readmission meant less disruption and distress.” 

      “Honestly can’t recommend this enough and will be forever grateful for the opportunity to have done this at home.” 

      “Being able to treat the wee one at home was fantastic. The team were in contact daily and contactable if I needed them which was very reassuring.” 

      “I found treatment at home far more relaxing than being in hospital – being in my own home with my husband made the world of difference.” 

      Keeping Patients Safe, Warm and Supported Beyond Hospital Walls 

      In Gartnavel Hospital, when a 90-year-old patient at the Brownlee Centre was referred to our ‘Safe and Warm’ advice service, it sparked a life-changing chain of support. Delivered in partnership with Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau, the service tackles energy, benefits and debt concerns for patients in hospital. 

      In this case, the advisor ensured home safety improvements, secured Priority Services registration, and carried out a benefits check which helped the person claim Pension Credit and Council Tax reduction. This resulted in backdated payments worth £1,458.80. This provided financial help and gives peace of mind and dignity for someone living alone after being in hospital. 

      To find out more about this service helping to improve the Quality of care to our patients: Hospital based money advice services – NHSGGC 

      Compassion in Action: How our Volunteers Make a Difference 

      Sometimes, the smallest gestures have the biggest impact. Recently, an elderly gentleman arrived at reception seeking help to find his clinic. Trish, one of our volunteer welcome guides, noticed he looked frail and unwell. Concerned for his safety, she acted quickly. 

      What happened next shows the true value and Quality of our welcome guides: 

      • Trish encouraged him to sit and arranged for a porter to escort him safely to his clinic.
      • When the gentleman became distressed after losing his wallet containing £100, Trish contacted the clinic team, who located and returned it. 
      • Recognising his vulnerability, Trish offered to call a family member or taxi. The gentleman had no one to call but was grateful for the support and accepted Trish’s offer of calling a taxi.

      This story highlights that welcome guides do far more than give directions. They provide reassurance, practical help and a person-centred approach that makes patients feel cared for from the moment they arrive. Our welcome guides embody compassion and vigilance, ensuring every patient feels safe and supported. Their actions remind us that care begins at the front door. 

      Driving Sustainability in Orthotics with Digital Shape Capture

      The NHSGGC Orthotic Service has transitioned from traditional casting to digital scanning for ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs). In doing so we’ve reduced waste, improved patient outcomes and aligned with the Board’s sustainability and value programme.

      Four months post-rollout, digital shape capture reached 98%, and a year later, this was sustained at 88%.

      Casting AFOs involved costly, non-recyclable materials and courier transport between sites and external manufacturers, leading to delays, risk of loss and increased carbon emissions. Digital scanning offers repeatability, faster turnaround and improved patient care while saving approximately £26,000 annually.

      Palliative Care and Care Around Dying: Building the Future Together

      In March, NHSGGC brought together 163 people from across health and care services, hospices, the third sector, corporate teams and people with lived experience for an Accelerated Design Event (ADE). The goal was to co-create a new Palliative Care and Care Around Dying Strategy for our whole system.

      By 2040, projections show that 90% of all deaths in Scotland will require palliative care, with the greatest need among older adults. Acting now ensures we keep patients and families at the heart of care while meeting future demand.

      Facilitated by NHSGGC’s Rapid Insight team, we worked closely with the NHS Horizons team while using Bill Sharpe’s Three Horizons model to explore future possibilities while building on current strengths. Rapid Insight© turned discussions into actionable focus areas.

      The NHSGGC strategy is in development following the ADE and will be published on completion in 2026.

      2024 (From June-December following Board Approval of the Strategy in June 2024)
      Project Milkshake

      What was the aim and what did we do?

      To support consistent practice with the use of standardised milkshakes as part of the food first step within the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) Step 5 pathway.

      • We worked in partnership with care staff and care home chefs to develop 14 different milkshake recipes.
      • We tested and adapted the recipes based on how people enjoyed them and the impact on nutritional scores.
      • We arranged for every member of staff in the care home to be given food first and food fortification training.
      • We provided access to the recipe booklet.
      • We provided on-going support and troubleshooting throughout the project and beyond.

      What was the outcome?

      • There is no additional cost to NHSGGC in implementing this programme.
      • Residents enjoyed the milkshakes and there was a positive impact in weight with overall reduction from medium to low risk of malnutrition.
      • There was a reduction in referrals to dietetics and in the use of oral nutritional supplements.
      • There was a 42% reduction in the number of reported falls.
      HMP Low Moss Improving the Cancer Journey

      In partnership with Macmillan, East Dunbartonshire Improving the Cancer Journey Service is a ground-breaking service that has been developed within Low Moss Prison, specifically tailored to support people living in prison to navigate the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. This pioneering initiative aims to provide holistic care and emotional support to these individuals. 

      This video shows how the project is increasing options for people who are affected by a diagnosis of cancer whilst living in prison. We will hear from members of the team in the prison as well as partners from the community health improvement team who support the Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey Service. 

      Spiritual Care Service

      NHSGGC registered chaplains are trained professionals who offer confidential, compassionate, inclusive, non-judgemental, person-centred spiritual, emotional and bereavement care and support for all hospital communities in our health board. 

      The spiritual care team are available to support and listen to everyone, including family and friends, staff, students and volunteers – this includes people of all backgrounds, faiths and non religious beliefs, who have equal access to the spiritual care service. 

      In this video we hear from one of the Healthcare Chaplains and two members of staff who received support from the Spiritual Care Team following the sudden death of one of their colleagues. 

      National Green Theatres Projects – Neptune System

      What was the aim and what did we do?

      To reduce the carbon footprint across theatres in NHSGGC by eliminating single use surgical containers in theatres.

      • Currently the disposal of clinical waste costs £500 per tonne.
      • To address this we accessed the supplier of the Neptune System and conducted a pilot programme at the Royal Hospital for Children.

      What was the outcome?

      • There was a reduction in time changing Vacsaxs and a reduction in the amount of plastics in theatres.
      • Elimination of issues with control suction within theatres at QEUH.
      • Improvement in infection control processes due to limited exposure to bodily fluids.
      • Improvement in efficiency in theatre providing an organised waste supply chain.
      Suicide Reduction and Management of Ligature Risks

      What was the aim and what did we do?

      To reduce the risks of self-harm and suicide.  

      • In 2020 NHSGGC began to identify and remove ligature points from patient areas where possible.
      • We developed a Board-wide Suicide Reduction and Management of Ligature Risks Policy to ensure a systematic and uniform approach was taken to managed ligature risks. 
      • We developed a self-harm control checklist and a LearnPro module.
      • Quantifiable data on ligature points in patient areas was developed and used to generate a list of areas in order of risk. 
      • We invested in removing ligature points where possible, starting from very-high risk areas through to low-risk areas. 
      • This resulted removing the most common ligature point used by patients in mental health wards.

      What was the outcome?

      • Reduction in the number of known ligature points from patient areas.
      • Reduction of ligature incidents using a fixed ligature point reported on Datix.
      • Safer environments by reducing access to material used to self-harm.
      Pre-Operative Pharmacist Consultations

      What was the aim and what did we do?

      To address long waiting lists for elective orthopaedic surgeries by removing hip and knee replacements to day case or short stay surgeries.

      • Stobhill Hospital has developed and implemented a day case arthroplasty service as part of the Arthroplasty Rehabilitation in Scotland Endeavour (ARISE).
      • We introduced consultations with pharmacists for all hip and knee replacement patients at Stobhill.
      • The pharmacists provides peri-operative medicines advice, person-centred discharge education on use of medicines.

      What was the outcome?

      • Patients felt more confident in taking their medicine.
      • Staff felt the service improved efficiency of medicines supply and prescribing standards.
      • People who had previous experience of surgery felt this approach was an improved experience.
      • Staff felt the service freed them up to spend more time focussing on caring for patients.
      • People were discharged earlier and had less appointments after they were discharged.

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