Coronavirus (COVID-19)
If you are visiting Glasgow for COP26, read our guide to getting help and treatment should you become unwell during your stay.
UN Climate Change Conference
Glasgow will host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) from 31 October to 12 November 2021.
This event will bring together leaders and representatives from across the world to discuss and implement changes to tackle climate change.
If you are visiting Glasgow for COP26 and need healthcare during this time, follow our advice.
Accessing healthcare
Healthcare for overseas visitors
If you are visiting Glasgow for COP26, your eligibility to receive free healthcare will depend on your individual circumstances. However, access to emergency treatment is free until you are stabilised.
Find out more about healthcare for overseas visitors.
Healthcare for UK residents
If you are a UK resident and are registered with a general medical practice (GP practice) in the area then contact them for your healthcare needs.
If you are not registered with a local GP practice then you can register as a temporary resident to access primary care services.
Coronavirus
If you're concerned you might have symptoms of coronavirus, read our coronavirus advice.
Self-help guide: Coronavirus symptoms
Find out more about your symptoms, when you can use self-care, and what to do if your condition worsens and you need medical help.
Medicines or minor ailments
Pharmacies can help with:
- common health problems like earache, indigestion and diarrhoea
- minor ailments like aches and pains
- questions about medicines
If you live in the UK and run out of repeat medication, a pharmacy may be able to help you get a prescription or emergency supply from your own GP practice.
Self-help guide: Accessing medicines
Find out more about getting medicines when your supplies have run out.
Urgent care and minor injuries
If you think you need to go to A&E but it's not life or limb threatening you should phone NHS 24 on 111. NHS 24 will direct you to the best place of care for your health needs.
NHS 24 can arrange for urgent advice and assessment. This may involve a telephone or video consultation with a clinician or being given an appointment to attend an A&E or Minor Injuries Unit (MIU), helping you avoid a long wait in a hospital waiting room.
If English isn't your first or preferred language, you can use the free interpretation service Language Line to access 111.
Non-urgent advice: Phone 111 if you:
- think you need to go to A&E but it's not life or limb threatening
- need urgent care or assessment on issues such as sprains, cuts and burns
- have worsening symptoms of coronavirus
In an emergency
Emergency dental treatment
See our information on emergency dental care.
Accident and emergency (A&E) departments
In the Glasgow area, there are A&E departments at the:
Immediate action required: Phone 999 or go straight to A&E:
- for life or limb-threatening emergencies.
This might include:
- suspected heart attack or stroke
- severe breathing difficulties
- severe bleeding
- severe injury
Sexual healthcare
Sandyford provides a range of specialist sexual health services in Glasgow.
Sandyford Central Sexual Health clinic is open:
- Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 8.00pm
- Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm
To make an appointment at Sandyford, phone 0141 211 8130 or visit their website to make an online booking.
Emergency contraception
Use our self-help guide to find out how to access emergency contraception.