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Glasgow's Winter Night Shelter now open with a change of name and a new location.

Published: | Homelessness

Now known as the Overnight Welcome Centre, the emergency accommodation for people at risk of rough sleeping in winter will be provided in a Glasgow hotel, rather than in Lodging Housing Mission in East Campbell Street.

Slow release opiod substitute gives Glasgow patients new lease of life

Published: | Addictions

A slow release opioid substitute is helping opioid dependent patients get their lives back on track and has been described as ‘life-changing’ by those on the treatment.

New Advice and Support Centre for Homeless People

Published: | Homelessness

A brand-new multi-agency advice and support hub for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness was opened on 24 September in Glasgow’s Argyle Street.

Virtual Baby Group Supports New Parents

Published: | Children and Families

With the outbreak of COVID 19, Glasgow City HSCP’s Children and Families Health Visiting Teams in South Glasgow have adapted practice to meet the needs of families. This has included new and innovative ways of working.

Green Fingered Staff and Service Users

Published: | Homelessness

Staff and service users at the Glasgow City HSCP Chara Centre in Possilpark have been using the good weather during lockdown to maintain the centre’s garden. 

The social work centre provides emergency homeless accommodation for 27 females from all walks of life and cultures.

Glasgow Recovery Communities Step Up to the Mark during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Published: | Addictions

Volunteers, who run recovery cafes and initiatives in Glasgow, have stepped up during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to support themselves and other people to help maintain abstinence from drugs and alcohol.

Partnership Working is Helping to House the City’s Homeless

Published: | Homelessness

Teams across the council family have been working hard throughout lockdown to make sure that there are enough temporary furnished flats available for homeless households who need them.

Sky's the Limit for Former Homeless Man Michael

Published: | Homelessness

New dad, Michael Wright, plans to jump out of a plane at 10,000ft to thank Glasgow's Housing First scheme for helping him rebuild his life after homelessness.

Youth Health Service Expands Across Glasgow

Published: | Health Improvement , Young People

Glasgow City HSCP’s Youth Health Service (YHS) aimed at young people aged 12 – 19 years is expanding across the city from February 2020.

Support for Enhanced Drug Treatment Service by Chief Medical Officer

Published: | Addictions

Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Cath Calderwood and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Rose Marie Parr visited Glasgow City HSCP’s new Enhanced Drug Treatment Centre on 28 January. 

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