‘Excellent’ stroke care at RAH praised by patients and families
Patients and their families have praised the “incredible” care shown to people who have had treatment for a stroke at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Feedback left on the…
Cardiac Rehab team at Heart of the Vale
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Physiotherapist Rhona Burch and Clinical Nurse Specialist Lillian McCurley Heart problems can occur at any time but there’s a service at the…
‘Ain’t nothin but a bowel test. Do it every time.’
Today, a group of Greater Glasgow and Clyde adults with learning disabilities took to the stage to highlight the importance of effective conversations about bowel…
What is shared decision making and why should you care?
At NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, we embrace a Realistic Medicine approach to health and care, which focuses on personalised care. We can do this…
NHSGGC team play starring role in Parkinson’s music video
A group of staff at NHSGGC’s Institute for Neurological Sciences (INS) has played a starring role in a video highlighting the national campaign to help…
Harpist dedicates album to NHSGGC surgeon who saved her music career
One of Scotland’s leading harpists has dedicated her new album to the hero hand surgeon who helped save her career. Pippa Reid-Foster, from Helensburgh, snapped…
Meet the Health Rights Defenders and the team bringing their ‘Charter’ to life
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) proudly supports Children’s Health Scotland and celebrates the launch of the inspiring My Health, My Rights Children and Young People’s…
Endoscopy nurse tells of ‘amazing’ experience at world cycling competition
A super-fit NHS nurse has taken part in one of the world’s biggest competitions for amateur cyclists and former professionals. Angela O’Hagan, 60, told of…
Courage and Compassion result in award wins for Royal Hospital for Children patient and nurse
A heartwarming moment of pure joy was shared this week at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow’s Schiehallion Unit, as both a teen patient and…
The Sleepy Doctor wins the Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Alyson Walker, affectionately known as “the sleepy doctor” by her young patients, has been honoured with the Children’s Health Scotland Lifetime Achievement Award 2024. Alyson,…