New report highlights health improvement work with young people in north west Glasgow

A new report capturing some of the breadth of work being delivered by members of the North West Youth Network (NWYN) is now available.

This first North West Youth Network (NWYN) Celebration Report covers 2023 and gathers feedback from both members and young people. This will help inform the work of the Network in 2024. 

Parkhead Hub Update – February 2024

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) new Parkhead Hub Health and Care Centre construction is progressing well. The building is now wind and watertight and the Main Contractor BAM is making good progress with the building services and internal fit-out. Many of the standard rooms are now substantially complete with the contractor now focusing their efforts on the circulation, atria and courtyard spaces.

20 March 2024

North West staff participate in Red Nose Day

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership staff based in the Partick office in the North West recently joined in on the Red Nose Day fun on 15 March 24.

Dawn Campbell, Team Leader was the force behind organising the event and colleagues were happy to be involved in raising money for a worthwhile cause. Some of the activities organised in the office included:

Maximising Independence – where are we now?

Creating Meaningful Connections in our care homes

Our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership's Residential Care Homes for Older People strive to enhance the lives of their residents.

The staff at these care homes recognise the profound importance of meaningful connections in the lives of the residents – connections that span family, friends, staff and the broader community.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a host of restrictions, profoundly impacting the ability of individuals in residential care to engage with their communities and receive visits from loved ones.

Gartnavel’s Growing Spaces help grow recovery

Taking time to step outside in the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of nature has proven beneficial effects on mental health. Art in the Gart’s Growing Spaces Project exists to support the recovery and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors to Gartnavel Royal Hospital and all the other NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) services based on the Gartnavel Campus. 

HSCP staff achieve highest level of Procurement Commercial and Improvement Programme

Staff teams across Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and Glasgow City Council have been assessed as ‘Advanced’ in all 11 categories of the Procurement Commercial and Improvement Programme (PCIP), the highest level available.

Morrisons Anniesland awarded Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland accreditation

Congratulations to Morrisons Anniesland for being awarded Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland accreditation in Glasgow.

Breastfeeding is important to the health of both mother and baby. While many new mums start breastfeeding, some stop within a few weeks or months. This is often because they feel there’s a lack of support, particularly when they want to feed their baby outside their home.

Free information sessions on home technology available

Technology Enabled Care and Support (TECS) helps people use technology to live more independently and safely in their own homes.