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…
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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…
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…
Special ‘My New Kidney’ transplant book praised as it arrives at Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow
Children at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, who are facing having a kidney transplant, are being given a new book which explains the…
NHSGGC staff saved my son and kept his Scotland football dream alive
The mother of a promising footballer has thanked “amazing” staff at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children for saving her son’s life and for keeping his…