During November 2024, The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, typically sees a significant rise in emergency activity.
This year, the hospital is experiencing an increase in younger and sicker children attending Accident and Emergency (A&E) due to a surge in respiratory illnesses.
As a result, A&E is much busier, and the time to treat patients is longer than usual.
The Hospital asks you to consider speaking to NHS 24 by calling 111 and your local pharmacy before attending A&E.
Additionally, please use GP out-of-hours services and ambulatory units if appropriate.
NHS 24 will advise if these are appropriate for you. If you do need to visit to The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow A&E, the hospital asks for patience with staff.
Rest assured, the hospital says that they are committed to treating child safely and as efficiently as possible.
Dedication to providing effective, individualised, patient-centred care remains our top priority.
