NHSGGC to implement temporary arrangements to stabilise Out-of-Hours service
As a result of pressures facing its current urgent Out-of-Hours service, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has introduced a short-term contingency plan which will…
Naloxone – saving lives through community pharmacies
As a pharmacist, Carron Grogan knew the science behind the life-saving drug Naloxone, but little did she know that soon after its introduction she would…
Call for volunteers for first of its kind bereavement service at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
The information and bereavement support service in Glasgow Royal Infirmary is looking for part-time volunteers. The service, funded by Macmillan, provides information and support for…
Glasgow Royal ward gets £1.8m upgrade
A female orthopaedic ward at Glasgow Royal Infirmary has been given a new lease of life thanks to a £1.8m investment. Ward 27, which accommodates…
Glasgow to lead new Mesothelioma international research network
New funding from Cancer Research UK (£5 million) will allow NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s mesothelioma research team to work with patients to develop new…
Dedicated Team Finalists for National Award
A team which provides care for patients diagnosed with sarcomas has been named as a finalist for this year’s BMJ awards under the category “cancer…
COVID-19: Medical equipment converted to much-needed ventilators by dedicated hospital staff
In response to COVID-19, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s clinical physics team have converted 100 anaesthetic machines to ventilators. This is part of the board’s overall mobilisation plan to quadruple critical care…
Virtual technology brings real smiles to NHSGGC patients
Uniting a 92 year-old patient with her family has brought a smile to many faces in Glasgow, London and even Paris this week. With visiting…
Army of 2,545 Additional Staff Recruited Across NHSGGC
Monday, April 13, 2020 More than 2,500 additional staff are set to bolster the frontline at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde throughout April as part of major coordinated personnel strategy. …
Patient brings a ray of ‘Sunshine’ to the RAH
A patient has brought a little ray of sunshine to staff at the RAH, in the form of a beautiful piece of artwork. The drawing…