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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).

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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.

Film Screenings Increase Staff Awareness Around the Impact of Childhood Adversity

Published: | Children and Families , Health Improvement

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)’s Health Improvement Team staff has recently been working with the Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS) to increase awareness around the impact childhood trauma can have on individuals and society. 
 

New Video Launched Explaining How Technology Enabled Care and Support (TECS) Can Help People Live More Independently

Published: | Social Care , Disability

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) offers Technology Enabled Care and Support (TECS) as a care and support option, for people to live their lives as independently as possible, in their own home. 

Glasgow Marks Carers Rights Day 2022

Published: | Carers

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

Published: | Disability
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) offers Technology Enabled Care and Support (TECS) as a care and support option, for people to live their lives as independently as possible, in their own home.  A new Easy Read Booklet explains TECS and how the Social Work team will discuss and agree if, and how, the technical equipment could support you in your home. This Easy Read Booklet will improve access to information on services for individuals and their families and will answer frequently asked questions and worries.

Childhood Immunisation Teams Successfully Deliver Flu Vaccination Campaign

Published: | Children and Families
Immunisations help protect against serious, vaccine preventable diseases. Once we’ve been immunised, our bodies are better able to fight these diseases if we come into contact with them.

Sharing Experiences of Supporting Carers in Glasgow and Catalonia

Published: | Carers

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)

New Homes to Transform Lives of Long Term Hospital Residents 

Published: | Disability

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).