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Glasgow Takes Part in Research into Creation of Drug Checking Services

Glasgow's Alcohol and Drug Partnership is working with the University of Stirling to explore how drug checking services could be developed to reduce harms in Scotland.

The city is one of three taking part in the research led by Professor Tessa Parkes. Addictions specialists in Dundee and Aberdeen are also contributing to the study, which received funding from the Drugs Deaths Taskforce - a body established by the Scottish Government in 2019 to prevent drug deaths in Scotland.

Community Support Service for Older People with Dementia Expands Across Glasgow

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Community Support Service for older people with dementia has operated in the North East of Glasgow for 25 years. The service supports older people with a diagnosis of dementia to stay in their own homes and give respite to family and carers.

Annual Accounts for the Period from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that copies of the unaudited accounts of GLASGOW CITY IJB for the period from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 will be available for public inspection between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, from Friday 1st July 2022 to Friday 22 July 2022, both days inclusive.

HSCP Staff Help College to be First in Scotland to Receive Breastfeeding Friendly Accreditation

It’s World Breastfeeding Week from 1 to 7 August this year, and Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) staff are delighted that with their help Glasgow Clyde College has become Scotland’s first Further Education institution to obtain accreditation from Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland. 

Supported by the Scottish Government, the scheme aims to provide mums with positive experiences of breastfeeding when in public.

Launch of Socially Connected Glasgow Strategy

On 23 June 2022 Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)  launched The Socially Connected Glasgow Strategy, which was commissioned by the HSCP and co-produced by Impact Funding Partners (IFP) and the people of Glasgow.

The development of the strategy focuses on the importance of mental well-being in our recovery from the pandemic as a city and in the HSCP’s Maximising Independence programme. 

Consultation on the draft Glasgow City HSCP Strategic Plan

If the HSCP’s next Plan is going to properly reflect the views and priorities of people within the city it is very important people take the chance to give us their feedback

Recent Awards and Nominations for Glasgow City HSCP Staff and Projects

Several Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) staff and projects have been nominated and successful in recent awards. Congratulations to all staff involved and good luck to those still to hear results!

The HSCP’s Housing First Service is one of three finalists in the ‘Excellence in Adult Services’ category in this year’s Scottish Social Services Awards. The winner will be announced at the Award ceremony on 15 September. 

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.