Public Protection Bulletin - 17 September 2021

Public Protection Bulletin dated 17 September 2021 in relation to COVID-19 and safeguarding adults and children.

Short Breaks Resumed for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Partnership Matters - September 2021

Our September edition features a video message from our Chief Officer, Susanne Millar; we launch the Herbert Protocol for people with dementia; you can read about how we marked Suicide Prevention Week and the training that is available; we update you on the review of our current Glasgow City Integration Joint Board (IJB) Strategic Plan; and we cover the Care Group Annual Community Engagement Plan 2021 - 22 which was discussed at last month's IJB Public Engagement Committee. Also in this edition are links to lots of other news, along with dates of key meetings and events.

GCHSCP Primary Care Improvement Plan (PCIP) Bulletin 10 - September 2021

Latest news on the Primary Care Improvement Plan (PCIP).

Public Protection Bulletin - 1 October 2021

Public Protection Bulletin dated 1 October 2021 in relation to COVID-19 and safeguarding adults and children.

Looking After Our Mental Health 

Looking after our mental health is important every day of the year, but World Mental Health Day provides us with the opportunity to pause and reflect on the mental health of ourselves and those around us. The day falls on 10 October every year and intends to raise awareness and encourage people to support efforts that promote positive mental health.

Summer in the Garden at Gartnavel Royal Hospital

Now that Autumn is here and winter approaches, the Growing Spaces in the garden at Gartnavel Royal Hospital have started to take on new colours and shapes. Seed heads and falling leaves carpet the walkways and yet the Sunflowers still offer a striking reminder of the summer now gone.

Glasgow City Youth Health Service Launched Across Glasgow

Glasgow City Youth Health Service offers confidential, personalised support to young people aged 12 to 19 years. The service is provided by Nurses, GPs, Counsellors and Multiple Risk Workers and was officially launched in September. The launch marked the expansion of the service to nine venues across the city, three in the North East, North West and South localities of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). Funding for the service is provided by the HSCP.

New Homes to Transform Lives of Long Term Hospital Residents 

People with learning disabilities who have spent years in hospital are set to enjoy new lives in the community thanks to Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

Two vacant bungalows in Kirkintilloch will be bought by the HSCP and refurbished to a high standard - enabling eight people to move out of hospitals and enjoy greater independence in the community.

The plan will offer enhanced community living for adults with learning disabilities who will have their own en-suite bedrooms as well as communal kitchens, living, dining and garden spaces.

Thanks to Staff Testing Team at Barr Street Clinic

In July Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) established a Staff Testing Team in response to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our care homes and the need to put in place weekly COVID-19 testing arrangements for staff.  

This service is now in the process of transferring to the Regional Testing Hub that is a centralised model across Scotland allowing our team to be disbanded.  It is important to acknowledge the work the staff have undertaken during this challenging period and thank them for their hard work and commitment.