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Glasgow Marks Carers Rights Day 2022
On Thursday 24 November, we marked Carers Rights Day and raised awareness of the unsung heroes of our communities, unpaid carers.
New Easy Read Booklet Explains How Technology Can Help People Live More Independently
Work Set to Begin on New £72 Million Health and Care Hub for Glasgow’s East End
Work on a new £72 million health and care centre for the north east of Glasgow will begin in spring, after the Scottish Government gave final approval for the ambitious project.
![Artist impression of North East Hub](/sites/default/files/hero-images/2020-07-07_Exterior_low%20res%20North%20East%20Hub%20at%20Parkhead%20cropped_2.jpg)
Sharing Experiences of Supporting Carers in Glasgow and Catalonia
Staff from carers organisations in Glasgow and Catalonia recently shared their experiences and highlighted the importance of support for unpaid carers.
![From left to right : Sheila Halley MBE (former Manager of The Dixon Community) Xabier Ballesteros Olazabal (Director of Social Services Centre, Barcelona Council) Susan Clark (Young Carer Education Worker Glasgow South) Julie Young (Glasgow South East Carers Centre Manager)](/sites/default/files/hero-images/Carers%20visit%20%282%29.jpg)
New Homes to Transform Lives of Long Term Hospital Residents
People with learning disabilities who have spent years in hospital are set to enjoy new lives in the community thanks to Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).
New Health and Care Hub for North East Glasgow Gets Planning Consent
Plans for a new £67 million health and care hub for the North East of Glasgow have moved a step closer after councillors approved plans.
![Image of North East Hub](/sites/default/files/hero-images/2020-07-07_Exterior_low%20res%20North%20East%20Hub%20at%20Parkhead%20cropped_1.jpg)
New Nature Reserve Opens Near Woodside Health and Care Centre
Celebrations took place on the afternoon of Saturday, 31 July to mark the opening of the Claypits Glasgow Inner City Reserve at Hamiltonhill in the north of the city. Local residents, community groups and politicians turned up for a fun-filled day.
![Claypits artwork](/sites/default/files/hero-images/quotes%20AG%20%282%29.jpg)
New £67million Health and Social Care Hub for North East Glasgow backed by Scottish Government
Plans for a new £67 million health and care hub for the North East of Glasgow have moved a step closer.
![Artist visual of new Health and Social acre Hub](/sites/default/files/hero-images/Parkhead%20Hub%20visual.jpg)
Staff at Balmore Ward Donate Christmas Presents to Women’s Aid
Generous Glasgow City HSCP staff working in Balmore Ward at Leverndale Hospital decided this year to forego the usual staff tradition of giving presents to each other by Secret Santa and instead donated their presents to the women and children being supported by Renfrewshire Women’s Aid.
![Staff at Balmore Ward with presents](/sites/default/files/hero-images/Staff%20at%20Balmore%20Ward%20with%20presents.jpg)
Carers Supported to Prepare Emergency Plans
Hundreds of unpaid carers in Glasgow have been helped to draw up emergency plans in case they get ill and are unable to look after their loved ones.
![Carers rights day logo](/sites/default/files/hero-images/Carers%20Rights%20Day%202020%20large.jpg)