Glasgow opens UK's first safer drug consumption facility

The UK’s first safer drug consumption facility opened in Glasgow on  13 January.

Based at the Hunter Street Health and Care Centre, the facility – to be known as The Thistle – will operate daily from 9am to 9pm, 365 days of the year.

Help to plan any future care needs

Across our HSCP’s health and social care services, we aim to deliver person-centred care. To do this our staff need to work with everyone – the person being supported, those who matter to them and the other health care professionals involved in their care.

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Time to Talk Day 2025: promoting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

On 6 February, our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) marked Time to Talk Day.

This annual national campaign encourages friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together, talk, listen and help change lives by breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health.

To support this important initiative, our Mental Health Improvement Team hosted a drop-in event at Commonwealth House in the city centre, inviting colleagues to take some time out of their day to relax, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and have an open chat about mental health.

Our HSCP’s Transport Team honoured at Glasgow Caring City’s Festive Fun Day and Awards

Our Glasgow City HSCP’s (Health and Social Care Partnership) Transport Team was recently honoured at Glasgow Caring City’s Festive Fun Day and Awards in December 2024, where they received a 25th Anniversary Community Partnership Award in recognition of their longstanding support for the charity’s fleet operations.

Jack McHugh and Caroline Oliphant from the Transport Team were invited to the event to represent the HSCP. They were joined by colleague Willie Darroch and enjoyed a day filled with festive activities organised by the young people who attend the charity.

Suicide Prevention training in Glasgow reaches new milestone

The Glasgow City Suicide Prevention Partnership (GCSPP) has reached a significant milestone in its mission to raise awareness and provide essential training for suicide prevention. Through its ongoing efforts, GCSPP continues to equip our health and social care staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognise and support those at risk of suicide across the city.

Parkhead Hub Update – February 2025

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) new Parkhead Hub opened in a phased approach on Monday 27 January 2025. The Hub integrates health and social care services and community facilities, including a café and the relocated Parkhead Library.

Forge Medical Practice, Drs McKenzie and Burns and Meadowpark Surgery, Community Pharmacy and Sandyford East are all now operating from the Hub, as well as a range of health improvement initiatives. Parkhead Health Centre is now closed and will be demolished to create the new car park.

Alexa is improving wellbeing for residents of our HSCP’s care homes

Special Alexa devices have proved to be a hit with both residents and staff in Orchard Grove and Meadowburn Care Homes.

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)’s Older People Residential Services has been taking part in an exciting and innovative trial, using specially designed Alexa devices and digital connection boxes.

The trial is part of the Connected Care and Wellbeing Project, a Glasgow City Region programme, funded by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology to look at harnessing digital technology in care services.

Your future in your hands with Power of Attorney

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is calling on the public to organise Power of Attorney (POA) for welfare matters.

Statistics show that around a third of patients are delayed in their discharge from hospital because they don’t have one in place. That means more time in hospital and away from home comforts.

Currently, over 100 people are delayed within NHSGGC due to a lack of a POA. This is roughly equivalent to four acute inpatient wards. If this wasn’t required, staff could be assigned to other areas of the healthcare system and help people who need care today.