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Elective operations on hold at Royal Alexandra Hospital as NHS pressure mounts

Health boards across Scotland are battling a winter crisis.

Daily Record

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde asking for public experience on being discharged from hospital

The health board said the feedback from people who have experienced being discharged from hospital will shape their approach to supporting patients, family and staff.

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

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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

Scots mum hails innovative robotic surgery for saving her life after cancer diagnosis

Deborah Speirs was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in March 2021 and, thanks to the innovative surgery and a dose of chemotherapy, she has now been given the all-clear.

Daily Record

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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Glasgow hospital patients face 12-hour wait in A&E ahead of Christmas

Over 500 people had to wait over 12 hours to be seen in Glasgow's accident and emergency departments in the week before Christmas as services faced increased pressure.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow health board urges public not to go to A&E unless case is urgent due to 'significant pressures'

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) made the plea after an increase in patient attendance over the last few days.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow nurse 'sacked' after 28 years NHS service over struggle with long Covid

Brenda Eadie was unable to get out of bed for four weeks after contracting covid at work. The long-term effects of the virus left her struggling to cope and losing her job.

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire children with undiagnosed mental health conditions are 'falling through the cracks'

It was revealed that young people referred to specialist mental health services in West Dunbartonshire could be waiting up to two years before they receive treatment.

Daily Record

Glasgow MSP raises concerns over £33m project to replace 'unsafe' Queen Elizabeth Hospital cladding

MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy has raised concerns after it was announced the £33m project to remove and replace unsafe cladding from the city's biggest hospital will take five years to complete.

Glasgow Live

Two patient's deaths blamed on staffing issues at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Devastating new figures show two patients died at the QEUH in the summer due to staffing levels or "an inappropriate skill mix".

Daily Record

Cost of living crisis 'to cripple NHS' this winter as poverty-related hospital admissions rise

Winter hospital admissions linked to poverty set to soar as the health service faces a surge in flu cases along with the return of covid.

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Glasgow Live

Two Glasgow nurses in NHS wages scam rip off at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Watchdogs found that Tracey Ann O'Callaghan showed no remorse for her part in the sneaky scheme she carried out with a colleague to syphon cash from the Glasgow health budget.

Daily Record

Stunning creation from inspiring mum will be new Royal Alexandra Hospital mural

Faye Ward's artwork contains the phrase "to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow'.

Glasgow Live

Glaswegians urged to avoid A&E as NHS faces 'significant pressure' this winter

Only after trying all three alternative routes should patients with urgent but non-life threatening health concerns consider attending a physical A&E. Anyone with life threatening or very urgent health concerns should always call 99 or go straight to A&E.

Glasgow Live

NHS Glasgow urge residents to get flu and covid vaccine ahead of ‘twindemic’ winter

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are urging residents to get their covid and flu jag as experts warn of a ‘twindemic’ this winter as people still have low immunity levels.

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow hospital appointments to go ahead 'wherever possible' on Queen's funeral

NHSGGC has said that they are currently putting plans in place to make sure scheduled hospital appointments can go ahead as planned on the public holiday for the Queen's funeral.

Daily Record

More patients to be treated at home as RAH set to roll out new service

Patients will be instructed on how they can administer care for themselves at home.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow parents urged to ensure children are vaccinated against flu as winter approaches

NHSGGC has confirmed that letters have been sent out to children aged two to five who are not yet in school, giving them their appointment time for the winter flu vaccine.

The National (Scotland)

NHS admits failures ‘may’ have contributed to death of grieving father’s alcoholic son

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Daily Record

Gastric band patients of top Scots doc face going under knife again after complication claims

A private hospital and the country’s largest health board have contacted dozens of people who were fitted with bands by Professor David Galloway over more than a decade.

Glasgow Live

Nil by mouth patient 'choked to death after being fed food by Paisley hospital worker'

A whistleblower says under pressure staff are said to be devastated after the dying man passed away without loved ones at his side following the tragic accident.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish sexual health clinic users hit out over lack of appointments

WHEN the last remaining coronavirus restrictions ended on March 21, it was a moment of relief for many. Some looked forward to shopping and…

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