Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, has 244 paediatric beds and a neonatal unit

Congratulations, Chelsea 🎉Chelsea has won the Children's Health Scotland 2026 Health-Related Play AwardChelsea is recogn...
08/09/2026

Congratulations, Chelsea 🎉

Chelsea has won the Children's Health Scotland 2026 Health-Related Play Award

Chelsea is recognised for bringing comfort, confidence and joy to children and families in hospital through her creativity, compassion and dedication to health-related play and has been recognised for the extraordinary difference she makes to children, young people and families during their time in hospital.

Read more, here:

www.childrenshealthscotland.org/healthrelatedplay2026/

It's National Charities Day 🫶 Did you know, we have over 30 different charities who help support our staff, young patien...
05/09/2026

It's National Charities Day 🫶

Did you know, we have over 30 different charities who help support our staff, young patients and hospital families?

Today, we want to say a massive thank you, to everyone who helps our young patients hospital families throughout their time with us.

This P&O Day, we’re celebrating the importance of Prosthetists and Orthotists in our hospital and the important job they...
05/09/2026

This P&O Day, we’re celebrating the importance of Prosthetists and Orthotists in our hospital and the important job they have caring for our young patients.

Today, we want to celebrate these incredible professionals, say thank you for their hard work and the positive impact they have on patients who require care from their services.

We would love to hear your story about how a prosthetic and orthotic team has made a difference to you or your child's hospital journey.

Leave a message below for someone special who works in our P&O department and help them celebrate today 👇

Meet Dr Joe Symonds, one of our incredible Paediatric Neurology Consultants Joe is a Principal Investigator and Sub-Inve...
03/09/2026

Meet Dr Joe Symonds, one of our incredible Paediatric Neurology Consultants

Joe is a Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigator on a number of trials for children and young people with epilepsy, and he leads research focused on genetic epilepsies of early childhood.

He was motivated to work in research because he wanted to play a part in improving the outlook for children and young people living with neurological disorders. With advances in treatment options already making a real difference to patients and families, he is excited about the potential for research to transform care even further in the years ahead.

One of Joe's proudest achievements in research was receiving the Ronnie MacKeith Prize from the British Paediatric Neurology Association in recognition of his outstanding contribution to paediatric neurology research. The award reflects his commitment to advancing understanding of neurological conditions and improving outcomes for children and young people.

Reflecting on his work, he said: “What motivates me most is the opportunity to help improve the outlook for children and young people with neurological disorders. Research is advancing at an incredible pace, and it’s exciting to be involved in developing and evaluating new treatments that have the potential to make a real difference to patients and their families. Being part of discoveries that can improve lives now and in the future is immensely rewarding.”

Thank you for everything you do for our young patients and their families, Joe

Important Kami Bear's Teddy Trail Information for everyone taking part this coming Saturday🧸
02/09/2026

Important Kami Bear's Teddy Trail Information for everyone taking part this coming Saturday🧸

September is Neonatal Awareness Month, a month dedicated to acknowledging the challenges NICU patients and families face...
01/09/2026

September is Neonatal Awareness Month, a month dedicated to acknowledging the challenges NICU patients and families face and helping to their special milestones.

Meet 5-year-old Owynn, who spent time in the Neonatal Unit RHC Glasgow at birth.

"Our son Owynn is now 5 and started P1 a couple of weeks ago.

He spent two weeks in the Neonatal Unit RHC Glasgow at the Royal Hospital for Children and a further two weeks in the RHC Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU).

Owynn was born with a severe lung infection following an emergency c-section, which required ventilation for over a week, and extensive feeding support once he was weaned off the breathing support.

We discovered two years after his NICU stay that he also has 48,XXYY syndrome, which is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects gross and fine motor skills, speech, intellectual capability, and social skills. He also has suspected autism and ADHD. He has worked SO hard over the last two years on his speech and mobility, and we are so proud of how far he has come since his rough start and his additional challenges over the last years.

We are forever grateful for the care he received at RHC and RAH from the neonatal team, and the tenacity of his main consultant Dr Conetta to get us a genetic diagnosis that explained his delays. Cannot thank them enough!" Mum, Chelsea

If you have spent time in our Neonatal Unit we would love to hear from you, send us a message and tell us your story

We are so proud, and want to say congratulations to Dr George Oommen who has recently returned from time in America afte...
28/08/2026

We are so proud, and want to say congratulations to Dr George Oommen who has recently returned from time in America after being selected to work at the FIFA World Cup.

"I was privileged to be selected by FIFA Medical as one of just 16 FIFA Match Doctors for the recent FIFA World Cup.

It was particularly special to see such strong Scottish representation within the FIFA Medical team. Six of the 16 Match Day Doctors were from Scotland, including four Emergency Medicine consultants from the west of Scotland and two GP/Sports Medicine specialists from the same region. Alongside the three team doctors supporting Scotland's national team, this represented an incredible contribution from Scotland, and particularly from the west of Scotland.

This is a real testament to the work of FIFA Medical and Dr Gordon, Scotland's Chief Medical Officer for Football, in developing and supporting medical excellence within football.

My primary role at the World Cup was based at the Kansas City venue, with responsibility for covering a match in Dallas. Working alongside local Emergency Medicine doctors, paramedics and fire department teams, we coordinated Field of Play medical teams and ensured everyone was trained and prepared to respond to emergencies in a consistent and coordinated way.

Being part of this was an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was a privilege to teach, educate and deliver medical care on an international stage, while learning from exceptional colleagues and specialists from around the world.

I'm extremely grateful to FIFA Medical for the opportunity and proud to have represented Scotland and the west of Scotland on such a global platform." Dr George Oommen, ED Consultant

“If you are a congenital heart disease patient who lives in Scotland and are at the appropriate age of transitioning, we...
27/08/2026

“If you are a congenital heart disease patient who lives in Scotland and are at the appropriate age of transitioning, we would love to see you at our Cardiac Transition Event on Thursday the 17th of September at the NHS Golden Jubilee” Claire, Cardiac Nurse Specialist

You will have a chance to meet the nursing team, interact with others and try some fun activities. If you can't make it in person you can still take part in some sessions online.

For more information or to register for the event, email [email protected] or alternatively, scan the QR code if you are able

We were bear-y happy to see Kami Bear at the hospital today 🐻You could join Kami on his Teddy Trail across Glasgow on th...
26/08/2026

We were bear-y happy to see Kami Bear at the hospital today 🐻

You could join Kami on his Teddy Trail across Glasgow on the 5th of September, walking to support Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity

Kami Bear needs your help. He wants to raise money for children in hospital here in Glasgow, but he needs a whole hug of teddies and their owners to help him

Find out more information below:

www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org/support-us/events/800-kami-bears-teddy-trail-2026

Happy 25th Anniversary, Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity💜We want to say a huge congratulations to our incredible part...
22/08/2026

Happy 25th Anniversary, Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity💜

We want to say a huge congratulations to our incredible partner charity, Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, as they celebrate 25 years of supporting the children, families and staff of the Royal Hospital for Children.

Over the last 25 years, thanks to the generosity of supporters across Scotland and beyond, Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity has provided more than £53 million of support since 2001.

Within the hospital they fund and support many things including our wonderful Play Programme, and have created and fund the gaming service, helping children and young people experience moments of fun, creativity, connection and normality during their time in hospital.

From funding innovative equipment, creating vital services and arranging unforgettable visits from the Scotland National Team, Santa and even superheroes and Disney characters, to creating special memories for children and families through the Play Programme when they need them most. There are simply too many projects, services, special moments and lifelong memories to mention, but their impact reaches every corner of our hospital.

To mark this special milestone, we asked Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity Chief Executive Kirsten what reaching 25 years means to her:

"As we mark 25 years of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, I am filled with gratitude for the extraordinary community that has made our impact possible; our fundraisers, donors, volunteers, NHS colleagues, families and every person who has stood beside us.

There have been so many achievements to be proud of over the years, but the greatest measure of our success has always been the difference we make together for children and families.

People have been at the heart of every decision from the very beginning, and they remain at the heart of our work today."

From everyone at RHC, thank you for everything you have done over the last 25 years, you have all made such a lasting and special impact on so many lives. 💜 we can't wait to see what the next 25 years hold.

If you or your family have been supported by Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity during your time at the Royal Hospital for Children, we'd love to hear your experience in the comments below 👇

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