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The Thistle: supporting people, saving lives

Nine months ago, Glasgow made history by opening the UK’s first safer drug consumption facility (SDCF) — known as The Thistle — at the Hunter Street Health and Care Centre. Since then, the service has seen a huge amount of interest from the media, local communities, and professionals across the city.

Minor Injuries Unit review - Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to some Frequently Answered Questions about the review of Minor Injuries Unit.

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Recognition for our Mental Health Nursing Staff at National Awards

Congratulations to Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) staff who were recognised at a recent national event for their excellent contribution to mental health nursing.

The Mental Health Nursing Forum (Scotland) celebrated excellence in mental health practice at a conference and awards ceremony held on 9 October at Glasgow City Chambers.

People Make Recovery event a huge success

Glasgow’s largest citywide recovery event, People Make Recovery, was a huge success.

Recovery Month is the annual international campaign to celebrate the achievements of individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, raise awareness and promote services supporting people in recovery. As part of the celebrations, Glasgow City hosted its biggest ever city-wide event, People Make Recovery.

Item No 08a - Primary Care Performance Presentation

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Glasgow City HSCP marks Black History Month

October is National Black History Month, which celebrates and reflects on the rich history of Black culture, innovation, and revolution.

This encompasses the history of African, Caribbean and Asian people in this country; people who often have a direct link with Scotland through slavery, colonialism and migration. Black History Month focuses on people whose sacrifices, contributions and achievements against a backdrop of racism, inequality and injustice are often forgotten about.

Exhibition at GOMA promotes breastfeeding in public places

A free exhibition and events programme promoting infant feeding in public is running until Friday, 9 January 2026 at Glasgow’s Gallery for Modern Art (GOMA).

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Gracey, Elspeth

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Public Petitions

The Glasgow City Integration Joint Board aims to provide good quality services that are easy to access and meet the health and social care needs of the people of Glasgow.

The public petitions process plays a key part in these aims by encouraging people to participate fully in the decision making process, either individually or as part of a group.