Starting Conversations - Annual Equalities Event

More than 80 people gathered together to work towards equality for all in Glasgow on 6 February 2020 at Glasgow City HSCP’s annual Equalities event at The William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre.  The event served as an open platform to discuss all aspects of equality in Glasgow and in our HSCP. The event focussed on starting conversations between individuals, organisations and businesses to create equal opportunities and break down barriers to collectively achieve the level of equality that our city deserves. 

Audited Annual Accounts 1 April 2019 - 21 March 2020: Postponement Notice

COVID-19 Message from Gillian Hennon

Please see below a personal video message from Gillian Hennon, Head of Finance, GCHSCP, thanking all our staff for their efforts and giving an update on key actions being taken to manage and respond to the impact of COVID-19 on our health and social care services within Finance.

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Woodside Health and Care Centre wins Health Building Category at the Scottish Design Awards.

Woodside Health and Care Centre in Glasgow has been recognised for its innovative design at the Scottish Design Awards.

Beating tough competition in the Health Building category, the replacement facility, which opened in 2019, was designed by Page\Park Architects in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), Glasgow City Council (GCC) and Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP), alongside development partner hub West Scotland.

Brand new Stobhill Hospital wards open doors to patients

Stobhill ACH has opened the doors to its brand new acute mental health wards. The £10.7m purpose built wards, represent the latest in clinical thinking and design and mark the future of inpatient care in mental health facilities.

The two wards – Elgin and Appin – have space for up to 40 inpatients, with Elgin dedicated to adult acute mental health inpatient care and Appin focusing on older adults with functional mental health issues.

COVID-19 Message from Gary Dover - Barr St

Please see below a personal video message from Gary Dover, Assistant Chief Officer, Primary Care and Early Intervention, GCHSCP, thanking staff for all their efforts during COVID-19 and providing an update on the Barr Street COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre and Care Home Testing Services and the staff engagement that's taken place with staff working there.

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Staff Experiences of Working at Barr Street

In May/June 2020, staff working at Glasgow City HSCP’s Barr Street COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre and Care Home Testing Services participated in a staff engagement survey.  Barr Street is one of a number of centres that opened up across Greater Glasgow and Clyde to help combat Coronavirus (COVID-19) by providing a more streamlined service to assess people presenting symptoms.  Some of the staff working at Barr Street share their experiences of working there in the below video.

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New Advice and Support Centre for Homeless People

A brand-new multi-agency advice and support hub for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness was opened on 24 September in Glasgow’s Argyle Street. This ground breaking initiative is expected to radically reshape the experience and impact for people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness in Glasgow.

A Socially Distanced Meander Through COVID-19

Local community, patients and staff came together in September 2019 for the first Meander for Mental Health Event, held at Glasgow’s Leverdale Hospital. Walks in the local area were used in a day packed with fun and activity to promote exercise for our mental health and break down the barriers and stigma surrounding mental illness.  The 2020 Meander event was set to take place on 19 September but had to be cancelled due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. 

Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign 2020-21

The 2020-21 NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Flu Vaccination Campaign is now underway across Glasgow City. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and to do everything we can to keep our patients safe, the way people get flu vaccination may be different this year.