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Supporting children and families with autism

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Published: February 01 2024 | Children and Families

Some of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) health visitors have been taking part in intensive autism training. 

Health visitors are specialist community public health nurses (SCPHN), registered midwives or nurses. They specialise in working with families with a child aged 0 to five to identify health needs as early as possible and improve health and wellbeing by promoting health, preventing ill health and reducing inequalities.

Balmore Ward gets excellent report from MWC Scotland

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Published: February 01 2024

Glasgow City HSCP’s Balmore Ward at Levendale Hospital is a specialist dementia care unit, caring for older people with various types of dementia. The ward is subdivided into two self-contained single sex units, with eight beds in one ward and 10 beds in the other. 

Balmore Ward was visited by the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (MWCS) in November 2023. A report has now been issued commending staff on their work to meet recommendations from a previous visit in November 2022. 

Glasgow City piloting UK’s first Safer Drug Consumption Facility

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Published: February 01 2024
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is working to implement a pilot Safer Drug Consumption Facility (SDCF) that will be the first of its kind in the UK.

Congratulations! Eleven student interns successfully secure permanent job thanks to Care in Partnership

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Published: February 01 2024

After completing the Care in Partnership course, 11 student interns have successfully secured a permanent job with our Glasgow City Health and Social Partnership (HSCP).

Aye Mind Website – a year from our relaunch

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Published: November 01 2024 | Mental Health

The Aye Mind website is designed to support those working with young people, to build their understanding of the online environment and how it impacts children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. This is ultimately to help staff support children and young people, to maximise the benefits of the online environment on their mental health and wellbeing, while minimising the risks.

Changing the Narrative: Suicide prevention video with Partick Thistle FC manager helps raise awareness

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Published: November 01 2024

World Suicide Prevention Day takes place annually on 10 September. Each year, our Glasgow City Suicide Prevention Partnership (GCSPP) organises activities and events to raise awareness of suicide across Glasgow City. The theme for this year’s event was ‘Changing the Narrative’.

Glasgow supports annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign

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Published: November 01 2024 | Domestic Abuse

This year, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) raised awareness and shined a light on 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. 

16 Days is a global campaign that calls for the elimination of gender-based violence against women and girls. The campaign was launched by the Centre for Women’s Global Leadership in 1991 and takes place from 25 November to 10 December every year.

The campaign is backed by the United Nations and organisations around the world with a call for the prevention and elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

Parkhead Hub Update – December 2024

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Published: December 01 2024 | Health and Care Centres

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) new Parkhead Hub building was completed in November, and the process of getting the building ready for staff and the public is well underway.

The Hub is due to open to the public towards the end of January 2025, with all services expected to be operating from the Hub by February 2025.

Our short video explains how the Hub arts strategy was developed with the involvement of the local community in the North East of Glasgow.

Your health and wellbeing matter this festive season

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Published: December 01 2024

The festive season is a time for joy and celebration, but it can also be challenging for many. Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) recognises the importance of your health, wellbeing and safety during this time of year.

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or in need of help, remember you’re not alone.

Below is a guide to resources available to support your health and wellbeing.

Glasgow City HSCP Buildings / Services Open to the Public During the Holiday Period

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Published: December 01 2024
Over the festive period all public social work offices will remain open during office hours between 8.45am to 4.45pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8.45am to 3.55pm (Friday) but will be closed on public holidays