IJB Finance Audit and Scrutiny Committee (M) 13-12-2023 (Approved)

Public Protection Bulletin - 7 February 2024

Public Protection Bulletin dated 7 February 2024 in relation to safeguarding adults and children.

Balmore Ward gets excellent report from MWC Scotland

Glasgow City HSCP’s Balmore Ward at Levendale Hospital is a specialist dementia care unit, caring for older people with various types of dementia. The ward is subdivided into two self-contained single sex units, with eight beds in one ward and 10 beds in the other. 

Balmore Ward was visited by the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (MWCS) in November 2023. A report has now been issued commending staff on their work to meet recommendations from a previous visit in November 2022. 

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. 

Health visitors are specialist community public health nurses (SCPHN), registered midwives or nurses. They specialise in working with families with a child aged 0 to five to identify health needs as early as possible and improve health and wellbeing by promoting health, preventing ill health and reducing inequalities.

7 February 2024

EQIA - Safer Drug Consumption Facility

Item No 10 - Hosted Services Performance Presentation

Scotland’s first care experienced theatre ensemble goes pro

An ensemble of care experienced young people from Glasgow who love performing have just secured an exciting new project. The WAC Ensemble has partnered with Citizens Theatre, GMAC Film and our Arts in the City programme for a newly funded opportunity that will empower and showcase the talent of the care experienced young artists.

Glasgow City piloting UK’s first Safer Drug Consumption Facility

Congratulations! Eleven student interns successfully secure permanent job thanks to Care in Partnership

After completing the Care in Partnership course, 11 student interns have successfully secured a permanent job with our Glasgow City Health and Social Partnership (HSCP).