Glasgow West Medical Practice

18/11/2025

Congratulations Scotland on qualifying for the world cup!!! Some of us might need our blood pressure checked after that 😲🎉🥇💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

14/11/2025

Inspirational!

When Glasgow man Mark McCabe was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) earlier this year, it wasn’t a surprise, but it still left him reeling.

The 49-year-old had been living with pain in his foot for over a year and knew that his lifetime of snacking on sweet treats, fizzy drinks and doing little exercise could catch up with him at some point.

The diagnosis in April, however, was the wakeup call that forced him into action.
Fast-forward seven months and Mark’s transformed his life thanks to NHSGGC’s Type 2 Diabetes Programme - Control IT Plus - available to T2DM patients in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board area.

He’s now two stone lighter, lost four inches off his waist, has reduced his blood sugar levels and is sharing his story as part of World Diabetes Day (14th Nov).

Find out more about how to manage Type 2 Diabetes at: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/type-2-diabetes-hub/control-it-plus/

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween to all our lovely GWMP friends and family. Our good friends from Dickson's pharmacy both Barbie girls and our very own witchypoo Maggie. Unfortunately we didn't have our dookin for apples prepared, maybe next year. Have a great weekend everyone 👻🧛🧟 👀🥜🍭🍎

27/10/2025

15/10/2025

Here’s how you can perform breast self-examination:

Look for changes in size, shape, or skin.
Touch & feel – for lumps or thickening.
If you notice an abnormal lump, seek medical care—even if the lump doesn’t hurt.

If something feels off—even if it doesn’t hurt—talk to a doctor.

12/10/2025

03/10/2025

A wee Friday recipe for you. Stay safe and avoid all that wind and rain!

Marry Me Butter Beans!! You have probably seen marry me chicken recipes all over the internet, but this is a high fibre meat free alternative and it is my absolute favourite way to cook beans and is ready in just 10 minutes.

This serves 2 people and is 421 calories, 22g protein and 23g fibre a portion.

I cooked a few chopped mushrooms in a little olive oil and then added a jar of butter beans (jars are SO much better than the canned ones) in their liquid, about 150ml veggie stock and then 5 chopped sundried tomatoes. Heated that for 5 minutes and then stirred in 4 tbsp light cream cheese and some chopped spinach and heated until the cheese melted.

Served with tenderstem broccoli and green beans.

14/09/2025

Register online at www.dumbartonroadsurgery.co.uk

Are you a new student to Glasgow? Welcome!

Make sure to register with a GP, dentist, and optician as soon as possible.

It’s quick, easy, and means you can get the Right Care in the Right Place.

🔗 nhsggc.scot/students (https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/right-care-right-place/information-for-students/)

08/09/2025

Are you a new student to Glasgow? Welcome!

Make sure to register with a GP, dentist, and optician as soon as possible.

It’s quick, easy, and means you can get the Right Care in the Right Place.

🔗 nhsggc.scot/students (https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/right-care-right-place/information-for-students/)

31/08/2025

Our Dr Branchfield... What an achievement, Glasgow West very proud to call him a friend 🥂😊

31/08/2025

20/08/2025

Celebrations today as Johnnie passes his SQA Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business and Administration through partnership with The practice team are very proud of him and see a bright future ahead for him. Well done sir!