Week of events planned to celebrate Glasgow’s pioneer of medicine – Joseph Lister
On 12 August, 1865, an 11-year-old boy named James Greenlees was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) after being run over by a metal-wheeled cart,…
Glasgow’s Thor ready for his Great British Shave Off
His two sons think he’s a Viking god, but for Thomas Ellis, the reason behind his lengthy beard and long locks is not to look…
Special Delivery – Postman Paddy’s incredible message of thanks to NHS Staff
An autistic teenager has sent almost 700 thank you cards to staff within Glasgow Royal Infirmary as a way to help with his anxiety and…
Celebrating 10 years of outstanding care at GRI’s Acute Assessment Unit
Staff within the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary have been celebrating its 10th year of operation. The unit opened in March 2011, following…
Thomas has Great British Shave Off to raise cancer cash!
A security guard based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary has raised more than £1,000 for charity after shaving off the beard he grew for a year…
Health care heroes raise £5k for Glasgow hospice by stepping up their game!
A team of frontline health workers from Glasgow Royal Infirmary have walked hundreds of miles to raise more than £5,000 for the city’s Marie Curie…
Glasgow Royal Infirmary named as Scotland’s best hospital
One of Glasgow’s most famous hospitals has been named Scotland’s best as part of a global survey by the US publication Newsweek. The Glasgow Royal…
Glasgow woman marks one year on from COVID almost claiming her life
Caroline Ryan has made a remarkable recovery after COVID-19 led to her being in a coma for more than 6 weeks at NHS hospitals in…
New doctors take their oath after a final year like no other
Becoming a doctor takes years of dedication, studying and on-the-wards training. But for this year’s cohort of 293 newly qualified doctors, currently enjoying their virtual…
Glasgow Royal Infirmary wins national award
Glasgow Royal Infirmary has been presented with a national award in recognition of its excellence in the care of patients who experience a hip fracture.…