A range of activities have been taking place to support Glasgow City HSCP’s Dementia Strategy Group and increase awareness of dementia and how people and their carers can be supported.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Celebrating Success Staff Awards were held on 4 November 2019. The event showcases exceptional contributions to patient care. Glasgow City HSCP staff were recognised in several categories.

Families are being encouraged to plan for the future by obtaining Power of Attorneys (POA) to protect the wishes of relatives and friends in the event of illness or accidents.

We all need an advocate at some times in our lives. It helps to have someone around to make a difficult phone call, someone who can help write a letter or someone to go with you to a difficult meeting.

Balmore Ward at Leverndale Hospital features in the latest Alzheimer Scotland: Dementia In
Scotland magazine. Here is an extract from the article.

Increasing the number of mums who breastfeed their babies is a Scottish Government priority
to improve child health and reduce inequalities.