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Alexa is improving wellbeing for residents of our HSCP’s care homes
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
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.
Celebrating Partnership Working - Police Scotland Award for HSCP Staff Member
Huge congratulations to Nicola Milligan, Accommodation Manager within Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Homelessness Services on her award from Police Scotland.

Working with our providers of social care services
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.
Supporting GP practices with their acute prescribing
An acute prescription is medication given to treat a sudden and short-term condition, also known as an acute condition, such as antibiotics to treat an infection. They’re also used when starting a new medication if there needs to be a review before you start taking it long term.
Working together to ensure the sustainability of General Practice
In Glasgow City we have 140 GP surgeries, hosting around 617 GPs, in addition to other clinical staff, caring for 791,000 registered patients. Each GP surgery has a Practice Manager who is vital to the successful running of the surgery.
Supporting children and families with autism
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?
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
HSCP manager receives award for his work from Chartered Institute of Housing
Kevin Howe, Assistant Service Manager for Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Homelessness Service, has received a prestigious award for his work outlining the implications of rent controls in the private rented sector.