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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.

19/11/2025

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has become the first in Scotland, and one of the first major Emergency Departments in the UK, to introduce rapid point-of-care cardiac testing.

This means patients with suspected cardiac chest pain can get results in under 15 minutes, compared to up to 90 minutes through traditional testing.

This innovation, part of the NHSGGC Way Forward, helps clinicians make faster, safer decisions and improve patient experience.

Read more: https://www.nhsggc.scot/queen-elizabeth-university-hospital-first-in-scotland-to-introduce-rapid-point-of-care-cardiac-testing/

19/11/2025

🌍 World COPD Day 2025 – “Short of Breath? Think COPD”

Today, our Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialists, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service, and Quit Your Way teams hosted awareness events at Inverclyde Royal Hospital and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to mark World COPD Day.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a common, preventable, and treatable condition – yet it remains the third leading cause of death worldwide and is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed.

Early diagnosis and treatment can make a huge difference, improving outcomes and quality of life for patients.

Know the signs:

🔵Shortness of breath
🔵Chronic cough
🔵Sputum production
🔵History of recurrent chest infections
🔵Exposure to risk factors like smoking or occupational hazards

If you or someone you know has these symptoms, speak to a healthcare professional.

Find out more:
🔗 https://goldcopd.org
🔗 https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk
🔗 https://rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk

Together, we can raise awareness and support better lung health. 💙

19/11/2025

Air pollution can harm every organ in your body, posing particular risks to your:

🧠 Brain health: Breathing polluted air can make you more likely to develop mental health problems, and is even linked with dementia

🫀 Heart health: Air pollution increases your risk of having a stroke – it is also linked to heart attacks and high blood pressure

🫁 Lung health: Exposure to air pollution is associated with lower lung function, as well as an increased likelihood of you developing respiratory conditions COPD or lung cancer

To learn more about the health harms of air pollution throughout our lives and how you can take action visit⬇️ https://www.cleanairhub.org.uk/

19/11/2025

It's World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025!

World AMR Awareness Week is a global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of AMR and promote safe and sustainable use of antibiotics to reduce the emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.

Talk to your prescribing nurse about antibiotics.

19/11/2025

Tomorrow's Mobile Vaccination Unit will be at - Neilston Leisure Centre.

For other upcoming locations visit: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/seasonal-flu/

Please note we will have a set number of vaccines each day.

You're eligible for the flu vaccination only if you're:

🔵 aged 65 and over
🔵 aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition
🔵 pregnant
🔵 living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility
🔵 working in a care home for older adults
🔵 living with someone who has a weakened immune system
🔵 an unpaid or young carer
🔵 a frontline health or social care worker
🔵 a non-frontline NHS worker
🔵 a poultry worker or bird handler
🔵 an asylum seeker living in a home office hotel or B&B accommodation
🔵 experiencing homelessness or substance misuse

You're eligible for the flu and Covid-19 vaccination if you're:
🔵 aged 75 years and over
🔵 a resident in a care home for older adults
🔵 an individual aged 6 months and over who is immunosuppressed

18/11/2025

Tomorrow's Mobile Vaccination Unit will be at - Crown Street Retail Park.

For other upcoming locations visit: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/seasonal-flu/

Please note we will have a set number of vaccines each day.

You're eligible for the flu vaccination only if you're:

🔵 aged 65 and over
🔵 aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition
🔵 pregnant
🔵 living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility
🔵 working in a care home for older adults
🔵 living with someone who has a weakened immune system
🔵 an unpaid or young carer
🔵 a frontline health or social care worker
🔵 a non-frontline NHS worker
🔵 a poultry worker or bird handler
🔵 an asylum seeker living in a home office hotel or B&B accommodation
🔵 experiencing homelessness or substance misuse

You're eligible for the flu and Covid-19 vaccination if you're:
🔵 aged 75 years and over
🔵 a resident in a care home for older adults
🔵 an individual aged 6 months and over who is immunosuppressed

17/11/2025

The flu season has started earlier this year so ensure you're booked in for your flu vaccination if eligible. More information can be found at https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/flu-vaccine/

17/11/2025

When preparing for cancer treatment, it’s not just about physical health - your mental health is just as important. Looking after your mental wellbeing is a key part of prehab and can make a big difference to how you feel during treatment and beyond.

You or the people who are supporting you can talk to someone about how they are feeling at:

🔹 Maggie's, Glasgow ➡️ https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-glasgow/
🔹 Macmillan Cancer Support ➡️ https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer or call their helpline 08088080000
🔹 Or speak to someone in your cancer team.

To learn more about how you can prepare your body and mind for cancer treatment, visit: www.prehab.nhs.scot

17/11/2025

Tomorrow's Mobile Vaccination Unit will be at - Clydebank Shopping Centre.

For other upcoming locations visit: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/seasonal-flu/

Please note we will have a set number of vaccines each day.

You're eligible for the flu vaccination only if you're:

🔵 aged 65 and over
🔵 aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition
🔵 pregnant
🔵 living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility
🔵 working in a care home for older adults
🔵 living with someone who has a weakened immune system
🔵 an unpaid or young carer
🔵 a frontline health or social care worker
🔵 a non-frontline NHS worker
🔵 a poultry worker or bird handler
🔵 an asylum seeker living in a home office hotel or B&B accommodation
🔵 experiencing homelessness or substance misuse

You're eligible for the flu and Covid-19 vaccination if you're:
🔵 aged 75 years and over
🔵 a resident in a care home for older adults
🔵 an individual aged 6 months and over who is immunosuppressed

16/11/2025

An unexpected visitor, a moment of sadness and a 'mic-drop' moment for an NHSGGC team ... to round off the week in which we celebrated , we're delighted to share a great tale of commitment and compassion.

Earlier this year eight patients from the national medium secure learning disabilities ward at Rowanbank Clinic joined forces to become wildlife guardians when tragedy stuck a mother duck and her brood that had set up home in the clinic grounds. Their care and teamwork were so inspiring that staff turned their experience into a winning presentation to show colleagues that even the most daunting challenges can be overcome with the right support and care.

Read the full story: https://www.nhsggc.scot/nhsggc-learning-disabilities-patients-inspire-story-of-compassion-and-hope/

14/11/2025

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