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Supporting breastfeeding in Glasgow

Published: | Breastfeeding

Scottish Breastfeeding week ran from 9 to 15 June, and Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) staff were out and about promoting the benefits of breastfeeding and celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Breastfeeding (Scotland) Act 2005.  

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

Published: | Social Care

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

Residents and service users enjoy the festive season

Published: | Social Care

Glasgow City Health and Social Care partnership (HSCP) runs five residential care homes, providing 24-hour assistance to people who are no longer able to live independently at home. Our HSCP also runs day care services and care at home services.

First breastfeeding friendly nursery in Glasgow City

Published: | Breastfeeding

TASK Family Support and Learning Centre in the Gorbals area has become the first early years establishment to fully sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Early Years Scheme in Glasgow City. The nursery is part of a pilot for the scheme, operating in Glasgow South and North East localities.

Working with our providers of social care services

Published: | Social Care

Over 100 people attended Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Provider Event on 19 June at Glasgow City Chambers. The event was aimed at providers of social care services, registered managers, HSCP senior management and HSCP commissioning staff.

Morrisons Anniesland awarded Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland accreditation

Published: | Breastfeeding

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

Supporting children and families with autism

Published: | Children and Families

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

Have you ever thought about fostering, but ruled it out because you work?

Published: | Children and Families

If you’re keen to support a vulnerable child but not able to make a full-time commitment, then you could be a short breaks carer with Families for Children – the fostering and adoption service for Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

Maximising Independence approach helps Glasgow resident return home

Published: | Social Care
A Glasgow man who was heading into residential care is now living independently with support at home against all the odds, thanks to some great team work, and asking the question ‘what matters to you?’

Remember, remember the 23rd of November – National Power of Attorney Day

Published: | Carers
National Power of Attorney (PoA) Day on 23 November is when the public are reminded of the importance of having Power of Attorney - a legal document that allows an agreed person to act on their behalf in the event of an emergency, illness or accident.
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