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A new approach to how we interview child victims and witnesses is being developed and rolled out across Scotland, and Glasgow is the fourth Scottish local authority to be involved in piloting the new model.

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has transferred vaccinations from General Practice (GP) to HSCP community services.

Glasgow City HSCP care homes have been working in partnership with Burns Gym to deliver virtual gym sessions for the residents of our care homes. This has been an innovative approach to supporting our residents to engage with physical activity with fantastic outcomes for everyone.

Families are being urged to obtain Power of Attorneys to protect loved ones in the event of illness or accidents.

Free daytime discos for Glaswegians over 50 years of age have been running across the city.

The Mental Health Assessment Unit (MHAU) at Leverndale Hospital was visited this summer by Kevin Stewart MSP, Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care. The Minister met with staff to hear more about the success of the hospital’s MHAU.

From 5 – 10 September, Scotland stood together during Suicide Prevention Week to raise awareness and shine a light on suicide and what we can do to keep each other safe.

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) offers Technology Enabled Care and Support (TECS) as a care and support option, for people to live their lives as independently as possible, in their own home.  A new Easy Read Booklet explains TECS and how the Social Work team will discuss and agree if, and how, the technical equipment could support you in your home. This Easy Read Booklet will improve access to information on services for individuals and their families and will answer frequently asked questions and worries.

Come and meander for Mental Health on the new date of Saturday, 15 October while exploring the beautiful grounds of Leverndale Hospital and surrounding green spaces. With free events and activities happening all day, from guided walks to face painting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for the usual ways in which Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) seeks the views and experiences of people who access our health and care services.