Public Protection Bulletin - 8 May 2024

Public Protection Bulletin dated 8 May 2024 in relation to safeguarding adults and children.

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. If it’s deemed beneficial to your health, it may end up becoming a repeat prescription.

Public Protection Bulletin - 22 May 2024

Public Protection Bulletin dated 22 May 2024 in relation to safeguarding adults and children

New resources to improve mental health

As May was Mental Health Awareness Month our mental health improvement team circulated some new resources. These included:

Public Protection Bulletin - 4 June 2024

Public Protection Bulletin dated 4 June 2024 in relation to safeguarding adults and children. 

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. 

Celebrating International Nurses Day 2024

On 12 May Glasgow City HSCP staff celebrated International Nurses Day, a global recognition of nurses' commitment, compassion, and invaluable contributions to society. This day, established in 1974 by the International Council of Nurses, underscores the crucial role nurses play in health and social care.

Staff at Community Centre for Health raise money for Guide dogs

Kind hearted staff at the Community Centre for Health in Partick, had a cake sale in April, to raise funds for Guide Dogs’ 'Make Every Cuppa Count' fundraising campaign.

Guide Dog services enable thousands of people with sight loss to lead confident, independent and fulfilling lives. As the charity rely on donations to continue their life-changing work, by Making Every Cuppa Count, every penny raised makes a difference to people living with sight loss.

Pre-Audit Inspection of Annual accounts for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Regulation 9 of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:

Promoting cycling for all at Leverndale Hospital

When it comes to active and sustainable travel, our staff at Leverndale Hospital, Glasgow have got on their bikes and made things happen – for the benefit of patients and the nearby community.

Staff have been working with patients over the past couple of years through its Pedal 4 Progress initiative, to get them active and help them enjoy the benefits to physical and mental health of cycling.