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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.

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.

Glasgow Live

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.

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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.

Glasgow Live

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

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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.

Daily Record

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.

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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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Glaswegians urged to avoid hospitals and use virtual A&E this summer

The call comes as NHSGGC recorded 158 physical A&E strains and sprain patients over the course of a week. Health board chiefs claim all of them could have been seen faster through a virtual service.

Glasgow Live

Hundreds of Glasgow hospital patients test positive for covid

One in 15 Scots are now infected with the virus and 457 in-patients reported positive tests in the last 28 days - this is up from 277 on June 21, two weeks ago.

Glasgow Live

Major incidents at Scots hospital leaves SOS asking staff to work on days off

Ambulances were stuck outside Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for hours as staff shortages led to massive queues at the front door.

Daily Record

Scotland's largest heath board tells public to stay away from A&E unless condition is 'life-threatening'

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde say they are 'over capacity' and 'busier than ever'.

Daily Record

"Summer of hell" faces hospital patients, says politician

New A&E stats branded "depressing" as medics urge residents to stay away from hospitals again

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Glasgow A&E departments 'stowed out' and busier than in winter

Health board bosses have urged the public to use other pathways to access unscheduled and emergency care as the city's A&E departments struggle with the number of people attending.

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Medics urge the public to steer clear of A&E "unless it’s life-threatening."

Patients asked to attend hospital emergency departments only if their case is urgent

Glasgow Live

Glasgow mental health services seeing increase in 'severe' cases after lockdown

The NHS has confirmed that the number of patients referred to mental health services fell during lockdown, with cases now rising again and many people presenting with complex and serious illness.

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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Vale of Leven Hospital nurse who lost husband to Covid given Jubilee honour

Maria Hewitt will receive a British Empire Medal for her services to nursing during the pandemic after working on Covid wards and then as a vaccinator

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Paisley nurse whose husband died of covid honoured for pandemic work

Maria Hewitt has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Honours for services to nursing after working on covid wards and as a vaccinator.

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Humza Yousaf unveils ‘life-changing’ MRI scanner at Beatson Cancer Centre

The Health Secretary said the technology, which provides more precise treatment, would help thousands of cancer patients in Scotland.

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Glasgow hospitals announce end of social distancing rules

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has announced changes to Covid restrictions across all of its sites.

Daily Record

Changes to visiting at Paisley's RAH as covid restrictions ease

The health board has announced visiting will change at the Corsebar Road hospital from tomorrow morning.

Daily Record

Two patients took own lives at scandal-hit Glasgow hospital just as it was fined £200k over previous failings

One person took their life at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow last September and another shortly after the huge £200,000 fine was imposed in November.

Glasgow Live

New Glasgow hospital exhibition captures NHS heroes of the pandemic

'Picturing our Workforce: One NHS Family' illustrates the diversity of NHSGGC's workforce and celebrates their contribution throughout the last two years.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow endometriosis sufferer 'left in the dark' after years of chasing diagnosis and treatment

The average waiting time for an endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland stands at eight and a half years. For Endometriosis Awareness Month, we spoke to one local who feels she has no choice but to go private.

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