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Glasgow bids to run drug-checking service at Hunter Street
An application to run a drug-checking pilot in Glasgow has been submitted to the UK Government Home Office.
Success for HSCP Staff at RCN Awards 2024
Five of our HSCP’s mental health and alcohol and drug recovery service colleagues were celebrated at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2024. The Awards took place on Thursday, 23 May, and recognised outstanding contributions to nursing.
Supporting GP practices with their acute prescribing
An acute prescription is medication given to treat a sudden and short-term condition, also known as an acute condition, such as antibiotics to treat an infection. They’re also used when starting a new medication if there needs to be a review before you start taking it long term.
Working together to ensure the sustainability of General Practice
In Glasgow City we have 140 GP surgeries, hosting around 617 GPs, in addition to other clinical staff, caring for 791,000 registered patients. Each GP surgery has a Practice Manager who is vital to the successful running of the surgery.
Recognition for HSCP Nurse for person-centred practice
HSCP Pharmacy Technician named NHSGGC Year 1 Modern Apprentice of the Year
Mohannad Dawod, Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician, with Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Adelphi Centre Pharmacy Hub has won a top award.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde launches engagement on GP Out of Hours
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking views on its delivery of GP Out of Hours, to inform the development of the service.
Our mental health nursing staff honoured at national awards
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) hosts NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Mental Health Board-Wide Services, and we’re celebrating our mental health nursing staff who were successful at the Mental Health Nursing Forum Scotland Awards held on 6 October.
Recognition for HSCP Health Visitor Nicola Boyle at National Children’s Awards
Nicola Boyle, a Health Visitor in Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)’s North West Locality, won the Children’s Choice Award at the 2023 Scottish Children’s Health Awards in September.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde welcomes reduction in drug related deaths
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) welcomed the reduction in drug related death figures across Scotland as Drugs Minister Elena Whitham visited the Enhanced Drug Treatment Service, managed for NHSGGC by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).