Following a review of the current situation, we are updating our advice on the use of Fluid Resistant Surgical Masks (FRSM) in our hospitals.
This decision reflects the reduced risk in our hospitals and current epidemiological information.
We ask all visitors, patients, and staff to remain vigilant and continue to act responsibly to protect everyone:
- If you have respiratory symptoms (such as cough, sore throat, or runny nose) but feel well enough, please wear a mask.
- Please continue to wash your hands regularly and use hand sanitiser, especially before and after any contact with people, after touching surfaces, and before eating or drinking.
- Visitors and patients attending emergency departments and out-of-hours services are also encouraged to wear a mask if they have symptoms of respiratory illness.
Effective immediately, visitors, patients, and staff are no longer routinely required to wear masks in clinical or non-clinical areas.
As we move through the winter season, we strongly encourage everyone to take up the offer of flu vaccination. Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and others from serious illness.
If you are eligible, you will receive an invitation to get your vaccine, and we would encourage people to take up their appointment.
Alternatively, or if you have missed your appointment, many community pharmacies are administering the vaccine if you check availability in advance, while mobile vaccination clinics are operating throughout NHSGGC, where eligible patients can drop in without an appointment.
For more information on vaccines, go to NHSGGC – Winter Vaccination Programme 2025/26.
We would like to thank everyone for their support regarding this temporary adjustment and for maintaining the safety of our hospitals.
