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Slow release opiod substitute gives Glasgow patients new lease of life

A slow release opioid substitute is helping opioid dependent patients get their lives back on track and has been described as ‘life-changing’ by those on the treatment.

More than 100 patients across Glasgow are now being treated with Buvidal, which is administered via monthly ‘depot’ injections by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Alcohol and Drugs Recovery Services teams.

Independent Review of Adult Social Care

The Scottish Government recently published its Programme for Government which sets outs the actions and legislative programme for the coming year. Included is an Independent Review of Adult Social Care.

Glasgow Hosts Housing First Information Event

Glasgow housing associations are being invited to join the city's Housing First revolution which is providing homes for people with long term, complex issues.

Don't Delay Power of Attorney, Act Today

A Glasgow woman whose husband suffered a debilitating brain haemorrhage is urging people to appoint a Power of Attorney before it's too late.

Supporting Loss and Grief during a Pandemic – New Resources Available

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Mental Health Improvement Team has been working with colleagues and partner organisations to equip staff and volunteers with the confidence and resources to have conversations about loss, grief and bereavement. This has included staff training and resource development.

Carers Supported to Prepare Emergency Plans 

Hundreds of unpaid carers in Glasgow have been helped to draw up emergency plans in case they get ill and are unable to look after their loved ones.

The city’s Health and Social Care Partnership is encouraging adult and young carers to plan ahead to ensure alternative arrangements can be put in place quickly if needed.

Glasgow's Winter Night Shelter now open with a change of name and a new location.

Now known as the Overnight Welcome Centre, the emergency accommodation for people at risk of rough sleeping in winter will be provided in a Glasgow hotel, rather than in Lodging Housing Mission in East Campbell Street.

This move is due to the current Coronavirus pandemic and will enable people to physically distance and if necessary, socially isolate. This would not have been possible at the usual location which offers dormitory style accommodation.

Accolade for Truly Inspirational Mental Health Officer

Congratulations to former Glasgow Health & Social Care employee, Colin Fraser, who has been named Mental Health Officer of the Year 2020.

Clare Haughey MSP, Minister for Mental Health, hailed Colin as "truly inspirational" as she presented him (virtually) with the Scottish Association of Social Work award.

Colin, who worked with Glasgow City HSCP helping people in mental distress in Glasgow for many years, was nominated by his social work colleagues ahead of his recent retirement.

New Leaflet - A guide to paying for your care home

A new ‘Guide to Paying for your Care Home’ booklet has been developed to support service users and families to navigate through this financial assessment process.

Glasgow City Health Improvement Annual Report 2019/20 Now Available

The Annual Report for Glasgow City Health Improvement is now available.  This report provides an insight into the progress made by Health Improvement to improve health and reduce health inequalities in 2019/20.  Progress is framed in relation to the three Strategic Direction headers of: Building Mental Well-being and Resilience, Building Structurally and Socially Resilient Communities and Creating a Culture for Health in the City.  The report highlights the way in which teams work across population, people and place to reach those who need support.