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Health Needs Assessment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Non-binary People in Scotland

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), NHS Lothian and Public Health Scotland are working in partnership to conduct a comprehensive health needs assessment of Scotland’s LGBT+ population. As part of the health needs assessment, an online survey is being conducted from 11 June to 20 August 2021. The survey is available at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ScotlandLGBT2021

PHHaB New Project Launched

In April this year, a pilot project called Barlinnie-based PHHaB Project (Pathfinder to Housing, Health and Benefits) was launched, and Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) were proud to be one of the leading partners.

Glasgow City Food Plan Now Launched

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is delighted to be a key partner in the newly launched Glasgow City Food Plan (GCFP). The 10-year plan is collaborative, holistic and establishes meaningful work to make the food system in Glasgow more sustainable, equitable and healthy.

At the launch event on 15 June, over 300 delegates tuned in online to hear about the details of the plan, its relevance and connections to other work in Glasgow. Delegates also saw some snapshots of actions already being implemented.

Glasgow Supported Carer Service Recruiting

Could you open your home and your heart to help us support Care Experienced Young People? Could you work with them to give them the skills to flourish and to look forward to a future living independently?

Young people who are leaving care can feel scared or anxious about living alone and need someone who can provide support, guidance and reassurance.  Our Glasgow Supported Carer Service are looking to recruit Supported Carers across the city who can help these young people learn the practical skills required for adult life.

New Mural Brings Life to Leverndale Hospital

A stunning new mural has been unveiled at Glasgow’s Leverndale Hospital as part of a wider project to transform the campus, improving both indoor and outdoor spaces, increasing greenspace and biodiversity and improving the environment for our patients, staff and the local community.

Glasgow Nurseries Continuing on their Gender Equality Journey 

Health Improvement staff from Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) have developed an online training programme supporting Early Learning Establishments (ELCs) in Glasgow to work towards Gender Friendly Nursery Accreditation.

In-person Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries Services Restarted

Three Glasgow Life libraries have welcomed the restart of in-person Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries services this month. From 3 August, face-to-face cancer support and information are available at Royston, Partick and Castlemilk libraries.

Film Clip shows the Benefit of One Good Adult

Having a supportive and trusted adult is key to how well a child and/or young person is connected, self-confident, future looking and can cope with problems.  The One Good adult concept is a key element of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde child and youth mental health improvement and early intervention framework.

New Film Explores the Effects of Domestic Abuse on Children

An educational film for school children that addresses the impact of domestic abuse on children, was launched in June to teachers, pupils and the Minister for Early Years and Childcare, Maree Todd MSP.

The film ‘Keeping Mum’, which stars Mark Cox and Jane McCarry, better known for their roles as Tam and Isa in the hit comedy Still Game, was developed by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s Health Improvement Team, Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership, Community Safety Glasgow and Baldy BaneTheatre Company.  

Winter Night Shelter Open from 1 December 2018 until 31 March 2019

The Winter Night Shelter is located at the Lodging House Mission in East Campbell St. The service begins at 10pm every night (including weekends, Christmas and New Year) from 1 December 2018 to 31 March 2019. The service has a capacity for 40 individuals who are offered a bed for the night in warm surroundings with breakfast in the morning.