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Care about Physical Activity (CAPA) Challenge

Staff and service users at Wallacewell Day Centre recently participated in a Care About Physical Activity (CAPA) challenge and took the opportunity to raise money for a local charity important to them. 

New Easy Read Booklet Explains How Technology Can Help People Live More Independently

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) offers Technology Enabled Care and Support (TECS) as a care and support option, for people to live their lives as independently as possible, in their own home.  A new Easy Read Booklet explains TECS and how the Social Work team will discuss and agree if, and how, the technical equipment could support you in your home. This Easy Read Booklet will improve access to information on services for individuals and their families and will answer frequently asked questions and worries.

Glasgow invites people touched by suicide to attend Celebration of Life Event on World Suicide Prevention Day

From 5 – 10 September, Scotland stood together during Suicide Prevention Week to raise awareness and shine a light on suicide and what we can do to keep each other safe.

In Glasgow, our Glasgow City Suicide Prevention Partnership (GCSPP) ran a week-long campaign surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, to raise awareness in the city about suicide prevention and the training available to anyone who would like to learn how to recognise and support someone at risk of suicide.

Recognition that MHAUs are Providing an Excellent Response to People having a Mental Health Crisis.

The Mental Health Assessment Unit (MHAU) at Leverndale Hospital was visited this summer by Kevin Stewart MSP, Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care. The Minister met with staff to hear more about the success of the hospital’s MHAU.

People Urged to Prepare and Protect with Power of Attorney

Families are being urged to obtain Power of Attorneys to protect loved ones in the event of illness or accidents.

New HSCP Vaccination Team

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has transferred vaccinations from General Practice (GP) to HSCP community services. The Vaccination Programme is coordinated at an NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) board level with our HSCP overseeing implementation across its three localities (North East, North West and South). 
 
An Immunisation and Injections Team has been established to work in collaboration with Public Health and GP colleagues to provide an accessible, person-centred and effective service.

New Hospital at Home Service Helps People Stay in Their Own Homes For Longer

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) South Locality teams have been running an innovative service that supports and improves patients’ health and wellbeing while keeping them in their own homes for longer.

To date, 594 acute hospital bed days have been saved thanks to a test of change launched in January 2022, which provides hospital level treatment to patients with acute illnesses in their own homes. 

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Glasgow City HSCP Staff Awards for Excellence 2022 - Winners and Commendations

Glasgow City HSCP’s (Health and Social Care Partnership) Staff Awards for Excellence 2022 took place as a virtual event this year on 26 October. The Awards recognise and celebrate individual staff, teams and projects who have ‘gone the extra mile’ in their work in a number of categories.

Both Health and Social Work staff working within our HSCP, whether in a frontline or business support role, were eligible to be nominated. There was also an awards category for volunteers, and individuals outwith the HSCP could be nominated.

Short Film Shows the Importance of Early and Effective Intervention

A short film has been launched to explain the work of the Early and Effective Intervention (EEI) Team that helps young people in Glasgow who have been involved in offending behaviour to get back on track. 

EEI is a multi-agency team that works in partnership with our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland.