Glasgow residents scheduled for routine elective procedures or a hospital outpatient appointment have been left disappointed.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has cancelled all routine elective procedures and all hospital outpatient appointments for tomorrow.

The difficult decision was taken by health bosses as weather conditions made it difficult for travel.

Emergency and essential elective procedures will still go ahead including inpatient and day case electives and outpatient clinics.

Local health centre or GP surgery will remain open where possible.

A spokesperson for NHSGGC said: "This decision does not relate to clinics within health centres and GP practices. Please contact your local health centre or GP surgery to find out whether the adverse weather has affected your appointment. 

"The weather has also caused severe disruption to West of Scotland Breast Screening Mobile Units resulting in appointments being cancelled tomorrow at units in Motherwell, Wishaw, Barrhead, Renfrew, Paisley, Erskine and Easterhouse. 

"We apologise to the patients affected by these cancellations and will contact them to arrange alternative appointments as soon as possible." 

NHSGGC is urging people to use the NHS wisely and make full use of NHS 24, pharmacies and its dedicated Minor Injury Units (MIUs) to ensure they are treated quickly.

Members of the public are reminded that while staff are always there for them when needed, it’s important that clinical services always be prioritised to those who most urgently require it.

Those who are unwell and need advice can also use the self-help guides at www.nhsinform.scot to check symptoms.