Unsung Heroes – Home Carers Deliver Christmas Care and Cheer

As many people start to wind down for the festive period, hundreds of home carers across Glasgow are gearing up to carry out thousands of visits to some of our most vulnerable citizens on Christmas Day and over the festive period

On Christmas Day last year, more than 13,500 visits were carried out by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) home care staff – carrying out their normal daily duties whilst the rest of the city tuck into their turkey dinners.

Meander for Mental Health Film Now Available

A film about the successful Meander for Mental Health 2019 event, held on 14 September 2019 is now available on Youtube. The film shows the different activities that took place on the day and the shared enjoyment from simple things like walking and joining in with activities.

Supporting Breastfeeding - Govanhill Baby Cafe's 5th Birthday

Over 1,200 new mothers have benefited from support from Glasgow Baby Cafės in the last five years, according to new figures from the National Childbirth Trust (NCT).

The three cafes, based in Govanhill, Kirkintilloch and Barrhead, offer free support to local mothers who want to breastfeed.

Residents Settle into Stunning New Care Home

Residents of two former Glasgow care homes are settling into a stunning new facility built as part of an £112.5million investment programme. Victoria Gardens is a new 70 bed care home built on the site of the former Blawarthill Hospital in Knightswood.

Provided by Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership, it is one of five new care homes built across the city to replace old, outdated facilities.

Supporting New Parents – Perinatal Mental Health Guide

Becoming a parent is often portrayed as a joyous time; however, for many the reality is very different with reports showing that one in five women and one in 10 men are affected by mental health problems during pregnancy and the first year after birth. The stigma and fear associated with perinatal mental health can leave those affected feeling inadequate as a parent, isolated and vulnerable and can impede or delay getting help, treatment and recovery. 

Youth Health Service Expands Across Glasgow

Glasgow City HSCP’s Youth Health Service (YHS) aimed at young people aged 12 – 19 years is expanding across the city from February 2020.

The Youth Health Service will open the new services at Shettleston Health Centre in North East Glasgow on Wednesday 5 February and in the New Gorbals Health & Care Centre in South Glasgow on Thursday 6 February.  Both services operate in the evening from 6.30pm - 9.00pm. Referrals were accepted in preparation for the openings.

Gartnavel Royal Hospital’s Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit first to receive accreditation in Scotland

A ward at Gartnavel Royal Hospital is the first of its kind in Scotland to get accreditation by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for its care of acutely mentally ill patients.

The hospital’s Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU) has gained the Quality Network for Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. Patients in the unit have severe and complex mental illnesses.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists awarded the team with accreditation for demonstrating best practice and excellence in care.

Support for Enhanced Drug Treatment Service by Chief Medical Officer

Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Cath Calderwood and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Rose Marie Parr visited Glasgow City HSCP’s new Enhanced Drug Treatment Centre on 28 January. 

The CMO posted a very positive message on twitter immediately afterwards Expressing her support for the service she said: “Visited the pioneering Enhanced Drug Treatment Service in Glasgow. Truly client centred holistic care - reducing drug related harm. One of the first in the UK - very impressed.”

Woodside Day Care Centre Officially Opened

Glasgow City HSCP’s Woodside Day Care Centre, located next to the Partnership’s new Woodside Health and Care Centre, was officially opened by Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council on 5 February 2020.

The purpose built centre provides activities such as armchair bowls, dominos, bingo, yoga, quizzes, arts and crafts and outings. People usually attend for one, two or three days a week. They are collected from home each morning and driven to the centre in Hinshaw Street where they enjoy lunch and activities before heading home.

Maximising Income - Benefits

A new campaign to raise awareness of how people can claim the benefits that they are entitled to has been launched by the South Locality of Glasgow City HSCP. Working with third sector providers and Money Matters, events were held in February outside of Silverburn shopping centre in Pollok where people could discuss benefits available with Welfare Rights Officers.