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Falls Awareness and Prevention Work

Injuries caused by falls are a leading cause of hospital admission and death for those aged over 75. On average, there are over 4,000 hospital admissions in Glasgow each year due to a fall.  

Fear of falling can result in inactivity, loss of confidence and increased risk of falls in older people. It can also result in reduced social interactions leading to isolation or loneliness.

Glasgow City HSCP Staff Awards for Excellence 2025 – Well done to all!

Dedicated staff and volunteers from across Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) were recognised at our Staff Awards for Excellence 2025, held at the City Chambers on 14 March.

The awards recognise and celebrate individual staff, teams and projects who have ‘gone the extra mile’ in their work in several categories.

Both health and social work staff working within our HSCP were eligible to be nominated. There was also a category for volunteers, and individuals not employed by us could also be nominated.

NHSGGC issues MMR vaccine reminder to parents and carers

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is reminding parents and carers to make sure their child takes up their invitation to receive the MMR vaccine.

The vaccine, which is given to children at age one, and then administered as a booster at three years four months, is a highly effective protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

World Alzheimer’s Month – raising awareness of dementia and support

World Alzheimer’s Month 2025 in September took place to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. World Alzheimer’s Day takes place on 21 September every year.

Staff at Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) hosted dementia awareness drop-in sessions over the month in local health and care centres. These were well received by local people.

Sandyford pledges to support people with learning disabilities

Sandyford specialised sexual health services recently took part in Scottish Learning Disability week 2025 in September. The service pledged to “listen and learn from people with learning disabilities.” This is part of an ongoing programme of work with adults with a learning disability to have a positive relationship and sexual health experience.

Spotlight on Falls Awareness Week 2025

Injuries caused by falls are a leading cause of hospital admission and death for those aged over 75. On average, there are over 4,000 hospital admissions in Glasgow each year due to a fall.  

Recognising the devastating impact falls can have on people, during Falls Awareness Week 2025, in September, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) staff organised a range of activities to raise awareness among staff and the public on how to prevent falls.

Celebrating suicide prevention work across Glasgow

Following Suicide Prevention Week in September 2025, our Glasgow City Suicide Prevention Partnership (GCSPP) is proud to highlight the inspiring, year-round work of local organisations and partners dedicated to supporting mental health, strengthening resilience, and preventing suicide across the city.

Training and capacity building
Building skills within community organisations is key to ensuring more people can respond compassionately and effectively to those in distress.

Prevent: working together to keep Glasgow safe

Prevent is one of four strands of the UK’s Counter Terrorism Strategy along with Pursue, Protect and Prepare. Prevent aims to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. Prevent also includes supporting the rehabilitation and disengagement of those already involved in terrorism.

Celebrating Scottish Learning Disability Week in Glasgow

As part of Scottish Learning Disability week, from 8 to 12 September, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)’s South Learning Disability Team arranged several events. The week’s theme was ‘I am Here’ and staff encouraged service users, carers and families, as well as staff in our Learning Disability teams, to get involved and share their views.  

Embracing person-led models of care in our residential homes

Staff from Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)’s care homes have been taking part in the University of Stirling, Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC)’s ‘Effective Leadership for Dementia Care Services’ course.

Around 83% of our residents are living with a dementia, highlighting the importance of ensuring our leadership and care approaches are aligned with best practice. This training will strengthen our understanding and practice of effective leadership within dementia care.