Facilities for parents

GGC Neonatal
NHS GGC

Within the unit, we have a number of facilities available for parents. After your baby is admitted, you will be shown around the various areas and facilities available to you. These include:

Expressing Room: A room specifically designed for mothers who are expressing their milk. With expressing equipment and fridges to store your milk.

Parents Kitchen: Available for all parents, with access to a microwave, fridge, plates and cutlery, with tea and coffee provided.

Parents Sitting Room: Sitting room at the end of our Rooming in Suite. Open to all parents.

Parents Room: Overnight facilities for parents when required to be close by.

Rooming in Suite: Overnight facilities for up to two parents/carers to stay with their baby. Single room with own toilet. Access to communal shower. Separate kitchen facilities also available, with access to a microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge.

Parents who live out with Greater Glasgow & Clyde can access local accommodation to ease the burden of travelling to and from the unit. Please speak to a member of staff if you would like more information.

Food and Drink

Aroma: Serving hot drinks, sandwiches and snacks. Open Monday to Friday daytime.

Mabel’s Tearoom: Serving a variety of hot meals, sandwiches, rolls, soups, salads and hot and cold drinks. Open Monday to Friday daytime.

Canteen: Serving meals, snacks and drinks. 

Little Royal Cafe: Serving variety of hot meals, sandwiches, rolls, soups, salads and hot and cold drinks. Open Monday to Sunday daytime, found a short walk from the unit, on Castle Street.

Nearby: A short walk from the hospital you can find Dennistoun or Glasgow city centre, both with a huge selection of shops, cafes and restaurants.

N.B. Please ensure to keep all food and drink receipts that can be used to apply for expenses.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 11/06/2024

Next review date: 11/06/2026

Approved By: PRM Neonatal Team