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Wrong body cremated after ‘mix up’ at NHS hospital mortuary in Glasgow

Human error is understood to be to blame for the ‘wrongful release’ of the body from Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

The Independent UK

Freeman tells inquiry Government was ‘naive’ in hospital oversight

The former health secretary told the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry she felt NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde took a ‘nothing to see here’ approach.

Evening Standard

Whistleblowers who raised hospital safety concerns owed apology, inquiry told

Dr Scott Davidson, medical director at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, addressed the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Expert felt ‘nudged’ by health board to change infections report, inquiry told

Professor Mike Stevens said he felt NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff tried to ‘turn the screw’ after he produced his draft findings.

The Independent UK

Surgeons use technology to ‘see inside’ body for the first time in UK

Grandmother-of-six Carol Toal, 75, was the first patient to be operated on

The Independent UK

Yousaf urged to ‘do the right thing’ and sack Glasgow health board bosses

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is being considered a suspect in a police investigation into the deaths of patients.

The Independent UK

City of Glasgow college hit with deadly infection outbreak as warning to students issued

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has confirmed a number of cases of the severe meningococcal disease at the City of Glasgow College and are working with Public Health Scotland to investigate.

Glasgow Live

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Scots plumber who used to eat four takeaways a week sheds 12 stone

Stephen Donnelly has dropped to 13st 6lb, almost halving his body weight in a year, after being referred to Weight Watchers through NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Daily Record

Glasgow NHS spent £30million keeping patients ready for discharge in hospital beds

New figures show the shocking cost to NHSGGC as a result of delayed discharges from hospital. The figures come as Nicola Sturgeon ordered healthboards to review their discharge plans.

Glasgow Live

'Unbelievable and terrible' Glasgow responds as NHS Greater Glasgow suspends all non-urgent operations amid pressure

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde confirmed all non-urgent operations will be suspended as pressure rises on A&E departments. Glasgow Live readers have now responded to the announcement.

Glasgow Live

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde cancels non-urgent operations due to 'major pressures'

NHSGGC has said that the decision was 'not been taken lightly'.

Daily Record

Glasgow health board suspends non-urgent operations as A&E faces 'major pressures'

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) have paused non-urgent elective procedures to prioritise urgent treatment and cancer care as A&E departments struggle across Glasgow hospitals.

Glasgow Live

Woman says robotic surgery saved her life after cancer diagnosis

Deborah Speirs, from Glasgow, was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in 2021 but has now been given the all-clear.

The Independent UK

Glasgow Royal Infirmary cancer patient on robotic surgery - 'It saved my life'

Deborah Speirs' world came crashing down when she was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer last March, but she has now been given the all-clear following robotic surgery.

Glasgow Live

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NHS advice to Glasgow parents as Strep A UK death toll rises to 15

Local health chiefs would not confirm if there are any Strep A cases in schools and nurseries in Glasgow, but Public Health Scotland say infections have been rising since October.

Glasgow Live

Lorraine Kelly returns to Glasgow to share story of 'inspiring' weight loss journey

Lorraine Kelly will be sharing her post-lockdown weight loss journey with WeightWatchers members who have been referred to the programme by the NHS.

Daily Record

NHS cancer treatment in Scotland 'run like a budget airline' as waiting times rise

Nicola Sturgeon faced questions over the state of cancer treatment services after leaked emails claimed the flagship Beatson centre was at "crisis point".

Daily Record

NHS Lanarkshire launches development programme to engage with small businesses

The health board has joined a recently announced a partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) and the SDP to engage small businesses and ensure greater diversity in its supply chain.

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Daily Record

Grieving widow Louise Slorance blasts NHS bosses for cancelling meeting over husband's tragic death

EXCLUSIVE: NHS Greater Glasgow declined to push ahead with a meeting with Louise Slorance after she wanted to bring an MSP with her.

Daily Record

Hospital radio makes return to Royal Alexandra airwaves

Patients, staff and members of the public will be able to tune in online, and submit music requests and messages to their friends and family staying or working in hospital.

Daily Record

Health board urges residents to avoid A&E once more as figures show improvement

But politicians demand action, saying the upturn "isn't good enough".

Daily Record

Vale of Leven Hospital campaigners quiz new NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde chief

Hospitalwatch met with the health board's new chief operating officer.

Daily Record

Widow of Scot who died from QEUH fungus infection slams award for NHS chief executive

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde gave an "excellence in leadership award" to chief executive Jane Grant and the health board's senior leadership team at its annual awards, sparking outrage among critics of its management.

Daily Record

Patients told to avoid A&E as new figures show the extent of problems at Paisley's main hospital

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde say all their A&E services are "very busy"

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