NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Renal Ward transplanted 12 kidneys in seven days
Patients on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Renal Ward have thanked transplant coordinators, nursing, and surgical teams for their care and agility in a huge…
Mum’s Braveheart wins Young Achiever at the Scottish Children’s Medical Awards
William Kilpatrick (14) from Castlemilk has won ‘Young Achiever’ at the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2023. The Scottish Children’s Health Awards exist to celebrate courageous…
Baby Piper is ready to take on the world following heart surgery
In July 2023, at just eight weeks old, Piper Faulds had heart surgery in the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. Less than three months later,…
‘Fantastic’ hospital care (and a bit of Scottish bravery!) inspired big brother to fundraise
Eight-year-old Max Wallace from Hamilton was against wearing a kilt to his auntie’s wedding but, when he discovered it was an opportunity to support the…
Father and Son Transplant Duo Represent Glasgow at Games
John-Paul Rooney (12) was just three and a half years old when his dad, Frank, donated a kidney to him. Now, John-Paul competes annually for…
Sharing thanks this World Breastfeeding Week (1st – 7th August 2023)
This World Breastfeeding Week (and beyond!), NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde thanks the amazing women that donate to the NHS GGC Donor Milk Bank and…
Brotherly love as part of What Matters To You: “Caiden’s in ward 2C, that’s why it’s up to me.”
Three-year-old Caiden McIntyre from Cambuslang had his hopes set on joining his friends at Newton Farm Nursery on a sponsored 45-minute walk to raise funds…
Two services successfully reduced A&E front door pressure
Dr Abigail Gunn, Consultant in Acute and Stroke Medicine, and her team at Inverclyde Royal successfully implemented two safe and effective resources at the busy…
Scotland-first award: Quality of care commended in Glasgow neonatal units
Two NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) neonatal units have been recognised by UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative for their superior level of care for…
Hospital at Home creates valuable bed day capacity at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
The equivalent of 1,200 extra bed day capacity has been created thanks to a pilot initiative launched 12 months ago by Glasgow City Health and…