Power of Attorney (PoA) Day 2024

Power of Attorney (PoA) Day 2024 is Thursday 21 November and we’re encouraging everyone to start the conversation about PoA. 

Having a PoA in place means you can nominate someone you trust to make the important decisions about your future if ill health meant you couldn’t do it for yourself. Not many people know that even if you have a next of kin, you still need a PoA to make sure your wishes are followed if you become incapacitated – it doesn’t automatically fall to your next of kin.

Small steps can make a big impact on medicines waste and save money

Medicines are 25% of the NHS carbon footprint and currently cannot be recycled for reuse. We destroy over a tonne of returned medicines through pharmacies every working day. We also know people inappropriately throw them away in general waste and down sinks and toilets, which is causing harm to wildlife and the environment.

Public Protection Bulletin - 20 November 2024

Public Protection Bulletin dated 20 November 2024 in relation to safeguarding adults and children.

Helping young people towards positive destinations

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) now has a young person’s employability service within key HSCP services. Glasgow City Council (GCC) is the lead partner for this, and Council staff work closely with our HSCP’s Health Improvement staff.

As part of the Scottish Government’s No One Left Behind Employability Strategy, our employability coaches can support young people who are aged 16 to 25 years, live in the GCC boundary or are currently attending a GCC school and have the right to live and work in the UK.

Parkhead Hub Update – February 2024

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) new Parkhead Hub Health and Care Centre construction is progressing well. The building is now wind and watertight and the Main Contractor BAM is making good progress with the building services and internal fit-out. Many of the standard rooms are now substantially complete with the contractor now focusing their efforts on the circulation, atria and courtyard spaces.

Aye Mind Website – a year from our relaunch

The Aye Mind website is designed to support those working with young people, to build their understanding of the online environment and how it impacts children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. This is ultimately to help staff support children and young people, to maximise the benefits of the online environment on their mental health and wellbeing, while minimising the risks.

HSCP staff recognised at Scottish Health Awards 2024

Huge congratulations to all Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) staff who were recognised at the Scottish Health Awards 2024 held in Edinburgh on 7 November.

These Awards recognise the contribution of frontline health and social care workers but also celebrate those who work so hard behind the scenes in support roles, to ensure we have the kind of health and care services that are vital in achieving the highest quality of care.

Changing the Narrative: Suicide prevention video with Partick Thistle FC manager helps raise awareness

World Suicide Prevention Day takes place annually on 10 September. Each year, our Glasgow City Suicide Prevention Partnership (GCSPP) organises activities and events to raise awareness of suicide across Glasgow City. The theme for this year’s event was ‘Changing the Narrative’.

Transforming Children's Services in Glasgow: a strategic partnership with CELCIS

Glasgow supports annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign

This year, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) raised awareness and shined a light on 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. 

16 Days is a global campaign that calls for the elimination of gender-based violence against women and girls. The campaign was launched by the Centre for Women’s Global Leadership in 1991 and takes place from 25 November to 10 December every year.

The campaign is backed by the United Nations and organisations around the world with a call for the prevention and elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).