A MASSIVE shake-up of local health care services in the west of Scotland is set to take a big step forward tomorrow with approval expected for a massive new hospital in Glasgow.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking agreement in principle for new adult and children's hospitals, as well as upgrades to existing units, at the Southern General in Govan.
The scheme will take 10 years to deliver. As part of the shake-up, in-patient services will be delivered at three Glasgow hospitals, the Southern, Gartnavel and the Royal Infirmary, with the Victoria Infirmary and Stobhill relegated to specialist day services.
Full accident and trauma care will only be provided at the new 1110-bed Southern and the Royal Infirmary.
Following a decision two years ago, Yorkhill Children's Hospital will be relocated across the Clyde to the Southern General. The new children's hospital will have 245 beds.
The board is seeking outline permission for the upgrading and redevelopment of listed properties on the site and health chiefs need to provide Glasgow City Council tomorrow with an outline of how to improve the hospital's poor accessibility.
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