NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Welcome to the official NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde page. Delivering better health.

Our purpose is to deliver effective and high quality health services, to act to improve the health of our population and to do everything we can to address the wider social determinants of health which cause health inequalities. Responsible for the provision and management of the whole range of health services in this area including hospitals and General Practice, we work alongside partnership organisations including Local Authorities and the voluntary sector. We serve a population of 1.1 million and employs around 38,000 staff – we are the largest NHS organisation in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK.

We know parents want the best for their children when they’re hurt or feeling unwell.That’s why healthcare professionals...
05/11/2025

We know parents want the best for their children when they’re hurt or feeling unwell.

That’s why healthcare professionals at Vale of Leven Hospital are reminding families to call NHS 24 on 111 or visit their local GP, pharmacy, or dentist before attending.

The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) can treat cuts, sprains, minor burns and fractures — but not babies under 12 months, and not children with illnesses like fever, vomiting, infections or breathing issues.

Find out more: https://www.nhsggc.scot/important-advice-for-parents-on-childrens-healthcare/

❄️ Are you ready for winter? ❄️Winter will likely be the busiest time of year for our health services. Around 2 out of 3...
04/11/2025

❄️ Are you ready for winter? ❄️

Winter will likely be the busiest time of year for our health services. Around 2 out of 3 people will visit A&E when they could be treated elsewhere.

Before you head to an Emergency Department, think ABC:

🤔 A – Ask yourself: Can I manage this at home? Visit NHS Inform for trusted advice.

👁️ B – Be aware: Your local pharmacist, GP, dentist or optometrist can help with many conditions.

📲 C – Call 111: If it’s urgent or you’re unsure, NHS 24 will guide you to the right care.

Get the right care, in the right place. For more info, visit: https://www.nhsggc.scot/nhsggc-launches-winter-campaign-and-its-as-easy-as-abc/

03/11/2025

Did you know that...

🚨 In just 4 weeks last year, 46 people across Scotland were treated for firework injuries.
🔴 Over 37% of those were in our region.
🧑‍⚕️ Nearly half needed plastic surgery or specialist care.
🚑 More firework injuries take place in the fortnight AFTER Bonfire Night - so keep your leftover fireworks away from children.

As Bonfire Night approaches (5th Nov) the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are urging families to stay safe. Sharon Ramsay, Clinical Nurse Specialist for Paediatric Burns at the Scottish National Burns Centre, based at the RHC explains below. For more advice, head to: https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/fireworks-and-bonfires/

Today we welcomed the First Minister of Scotland, Mr John Swinney to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.During his ...
03/11/2025

Today we welcomed the First Minister of Scotland, Mr John Swinney to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

During his visit, the First Minister took time to speak with staff and patients across the hospital. He also announced an additional £25.5 million in funding for health boards, aimed at boosting planned care services, delivering more appointments and procedures to benefit patients across Scotland.

Even though we often can’t see it, air pollution is linked to a range of health problems at every stage of our lives – f...
03/11/2025

Even though we often can’t see it, air pollution is linked to a range of health problems at every stage of our lives – from premature birth and effects on organ development in childhood, through to causing heart and lung disease, diabetes and strokes in adulthood ☁️

By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from immediate and lasting health improvements, and help ensure that future generations can live happier, healthier lives ❤️‍🩹

Find out how you can clean the air and protect your health at cleanairhub.org.uk

An initiative to help third-sector community organisations access support and practical help from NHS Greater Glasgow an...
02/11/2025

An initiative to help third-sector community organisations access support and practical help from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde suppliers has won a major award at a prestigious national ceremony.

The Community Benefit Project, run by NHSGGC in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), was named Public Procurement Project of the Year at the GO Awards Scotland this week.

The winner's honour was just the start of a special night for NHSGGC teams, with our Warp-It project being Highly Commended and three other projects being shortlisted for recognition.

An amazing achievement, and thank you to all our fantastic teams for their hard work and innovation!

Read more: https://bit.ly/4oHhyj3

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has taken over ownership and maintenance of the Larkfield Unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospita...
31/10/2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has taken over ownership and maintenance of the Larkfield Unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital in Greenock, following the formal conclusion of a 25-year Private Finance Initiative agreement.
The move brings a number of benefits to the health board, as well as creating a range of new highly skilled jobs in the area, and we would like to thank the NHSGGC handover team, LH Project Limited, IML, Bellrock FM and all other stakeholders for the important role they have played in ensuring a smooth and compliant conclusion to the agreement.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4ot36eM

Scott McAdam, now 17, was diagnosed with a hearing loss following his newborn screening test at just a day old. At 12 we...
31/10/2025

Scott McAdam, now 17, was diagnosed with a hearing loss following his newborn screening test at just a day old. At 12 weeks old, he was fitted with hearing aids after a follow-up found he had bilateral profound hearing loss.

As we celebrate 20 years of newborn hearing screening this week, Scott's mum, Marion, thanks NHSGGC staff for their care for Scott over the years and the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity for their support, helping keeping Scott entertained during many hospital visits over the years. 🙌

Read Scott's story here: https://www.nhsggc.scot/celebrating-20-years-of-newborn-hearing-screening/

If you've had a baby at one of our Glasgow and Clyde hospitals, chances are you've met one of our newborn screening team...
29/10/2025

If you've had a baby at one of our Glasgow and Clyde hospitals, chances are you've met one of our newborn screening team. Today, they celebrated 20 years of the NHSGGC Newborn Screening Programme, a milestone in early detection and intervention for childhood hearing loss. Together, they've screened over 250,000 babies.

NHSGGC Head of Audiology for Paediatrics, Jim Harrigan said:

“The earlier a child can be diagnosed with a hearing issue, the sooner we can provide interventions medically and socially to support them. This means that children diagnosed with hearing challenges and deafness will have the best foot forward for developing speech and interaction with others.

“It was a privilege to welcome current and former team members to today’s celebration. Looking back over the past 20 years, it’s remarkable to see the difference we’ve made in so many children’s lives. Thank you to the team for their dedication.”

Our A&E departments are currently busier than normal, so we are asking people to think carefully about accessing care th...
28/10/2025

Our A&E departments are currently busier than normal, so we are asking people to think carefully about accessing care that is appropriate to their needs.

If you have a minor injury or illness, please don't visit A&E. There are other paths to care available for you, and these will avoid a lengthy wait. Unless it’s an emergency, think ABC before going to A&E.

Ask yourself: Do I need to go out? For information on keeping yourself well and treating minor illnesses and injuries from home, go to NHS Inform or download the NHS24 app.

Be aware: There is help for many conditions right on your doorstep. Your local GP, pharmacy, dentist, or optician offers a range of services.

Call 111: If it’s urgent, or you’re not sure, call NHS 24 on 111. They’ll make sure you get the help you need.

More info: https://bit.ly/3KFPwRE

The NHSGGC Glasgow Clinical Research Facility will shortly be recruiting to a range of Weight Loss clinical trials. We a...
28/10/2025

The NHSGGC Glasgow Clinical Research Facility will shortly be recruiting to a range of Weight Loss clinical trials. We are looking for adults from all backgrounds whether you have no health conditions or are living with conditions such as diabetes, cardiac disease or renal disease.

To learn more about our research studies, or to register your interest in taking part and join our patient database, please get in touch here ➡️ https://forms.office.com/e/ziBLHJjCRh

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