Situated in the west of the city, Gartnavel General Hospital operates in close partnership with the Western Infirmary.
A broad range of medical and surgical sub-specialties are provided, supported by an eight-theatre inpatient operating department.
The breadth and complexity of services at Gartnavel has expanded considerably over the years, with the development of the Brownlee Centre for communicable diseases, the Glasgow Homoeopathic Hospital, the Ophthalmology department, West of Scotland Cancer Centre (the Tom Wheldon Building) and of course the Beatson.
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Children
Children with eye problems should attend their GP during working hours or contact NHS 24 if the GP surgery is closed.Eye emergencies or injuries should attend their local A&E department or the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (Yorkhill).
Patients must visit their GP before making an appointment at the Brownlee and will be seen at the Brownlee only if the practice is unable to meet their pre-travel needs. A referral letter from the GP is not necessary unless the patient has, for example, a very complicated medical history. This is an appointment-only service. You can make an appointment by phoning the travel clinic reception (after discussing your travel plans with your GP). Patients can also be referred by health professionals.
You are strongly advised to make an appointment at least 6 weeks before your planned departure date. You should be aware that, for some vaccines, multiple doses are required to get sufficient protection, and it is necessary to spread these over a number of weeks: for example a primary course of rabies vaccine requires 3 doses, spread over 28 days and costs 3 x £42.00 = £126.00. A charge is made for all vaccinations and antimalarial tablets supplied by the Travel Clinic.
A price list is available here .
Your GP practice may be able to supply some vaccines free (or for a prescription charge).
The Brownlee Travel Clinic also offers appointments for travellers who have returned home unwell. This is by referral only from GPs or a hospital doctors. Referrals can be made by letter or fax. An appointment is usually available within 1- 4 weeks.