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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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Where to go to find out about visiting hospital as a patient or a visitor, or find your local services, transportation and all NHSGGC services.

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Hospital visiting - Updated 09/09
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health board in the UK. We provide healthcare to over 1.2 million people and employ around 38,000 staff.

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Our quality commitment is to ensure that you receive the best health care possible today and that you are fully involved in the future of your health service.

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Find out about latest health advice and campaigns, how to look after your own health and your family's wellbeing.

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Infection Prevention and Control
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Equalities in Health
Information for patients and service users, and support for staff.

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For everyday healthy living advice and services information.
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Whether you're seeking career advice, looking for a job, or already work with us, you'll find everything you need right here.

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Work Experience
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Staff Health
Making NHSGGC a healthier place to work.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

*UPDATED* Hospital visiting changes, home testing kits, Vaccine info, general info and guidance for public, NHSGGC staff, and community-based services.

Interventional

Problem with your appointment?

Please contact 01475 504 509

Department Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm

Department Location

Radiology Dept

Ground Floor

Inverclyde Royal Hospital

Larkfield Road

Greenock

PA16 0XN

Patient Information Leaflets

Please select your examination from the list below

Insertion of an Inferior Vena Cava Filter (IVC)

Removal of an Inferior Vena Cava Filter (IVC)

Oesophageal Stent

Percutaneous Abscess Drainage

Percutaneous Biliary Drainage

Percutaneous Gastrostomy

Percutaneous Lung Biopsy

Percutaneous Nephrostomy

Percutaneous Renal (Kidney) Biopsy

Percutaneous Venous Puncture

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

Insertion of a Tunnelled Central Venous Catheter (TCVC)

Removal of a Tunnelled Central Venous Catheter (TCVC)

Ultrasound Guided Barbotage (calcific tendinosis)

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Last updated 29/07/20 HMN

Useful Information

Last Updated: 26 May 2021