‘I can’t pinpoint anyone that is more fantastic than the other’
Mums thank you to medical team this International Child Cancer Day Heidi Parry (5) from Biggar was diagnosed with cancer at age three after mum,…
Mum thanks RHC neurosurgeon for saving son after major train accident
On the evening of the 23rd of January 2021, Emma Wallace (41) from Ayr, was faced with every parent’s nightmare. The police were at…
New surgery for babies in Scotland cuts operation time
The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Craniofacial Team at the Royal Hospital for Children have introduced a Scotland-first approach to Craniosynostosis surgery in babies less…
HPV vaccine offered in universities in continued fight against cervical cancer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is holding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination clinics in universities for students who did not receive it in school. The HPV…
NHSGGC urges people not to visit hospitals if they have symptoms of vomiting or diarrhoea
Members of the public are being urged not to visit hospitals if they are displaying symptoms of vomiting or diarrhoea, or if they have been…
Short bouts of yoga may help prevent diabetes, new study reveals
Three-minute bouts of yoga have been found to significantly lower blood glucose levels and reduce the risk of diabetes, a study from Glasgow Caledonian University…
‘Walk like a penguin’ – health board appeal to keep safe during cold snap
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is urging the public to walk like penguins to help avoid slips and trips in the icy conditions this…
NHSGGC issues advice on Gastroenteritis, COVID-19 and flu to visitors
Members of the public are being reminded not to visit NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospitals if they have symptoms of Gastroenteritis, COVID-19 or flu.…
Singer, Ben Walker surprises teen at Royal Hospital for Children
Scottish singer, songwriter, Ben Walker gave one teenage patient a day to remember when he surprised her with a Christmas visit at the Royal Hospital…
Over 12,000 births in 2023
The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Birth Register shows that its midwives have cared for 12,079 women giving birth between the 1st of January 2023…