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Knightswood Connects at Cool Jazz Afternoon

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Published: August 01 2021 | Health Improvement

Knightswood Connects Community Project held a small summer gathering for residents over the age of 50. The afternoon event took place in an outside space at Knightswood Community Centre on 29 July.
 
The weather was surprisingly dry and the marquees ensured that no one got sunburned. The forty seniors that attended enjoyed an afternoon of cold drinks, food and cool jazz from the very talented Mic Clark and Olivia Ennemosser from the group Acoustic Butterfly. The music was the perfect tonic and created a wonderful relaxed atmosphere for people to enjoy.

Leverndale Hospital’s Meander for Mental Health is Back for 2021

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Published: September 01 2021 | Mental Health

Following the roaring success of Meander 2019, Leverndale’s Design in the Dale Group was disappointed to have to pause last year’s event due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but Meander for Mental Health is back for 2021 and runs from Monday 6 to Sunday 12 September 2021. 

Invitation to Apply for Mental Health Anti-Stigma Small Bids Fund

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Published: September 01 2021 | Mental Health

Funding is now available to support statutory and voluntary organisations to provide programmes seeking to reduce stigma and discrimination towards people with poor mental health.

Anti-Stigma Programme (ASP) funding is through the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Healthy Minds Network, and organisations are invited to apply for up to £5,000 from the small bids fund until noon on Friday, 8 October 2021.

New Clinics Introduced to Provide COVID Jabs for Newly Arrived Asylum Seekers

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Published: September 01 2021 | Asylum Seekers

A vaccination clinic has been set up in Glasgow to provide COVID vaccinations for newly arrived asylum seekers.

The clinic, which recently welcomed the first vaccination patients to its base in Govan, is part of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Asylum Health Bridging Team, which provides a range of health services to some of Scotland’s most vulnerable communities.

HSCP Learning & Development Officer Reflects on his Career and the Positive Impact of Training in Suicide Prevention

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Published: September 01 2021

Stewart Moore, Senior Learning and Development Officer within Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has been involved with suicide prevention efforts for over 40 years. This week for Suicide Prevention Week he has been reflecting on his career and involvement with suicide prevention. 

Supporting Adults and Young People Experiencing Emotional Distress 

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Published: September 01 2021 | Mental Health

The beginning of September saw the Compassionate Distress Response Service (CDRS), a support service for adults experiencing emotional distress, celebrate the first anniversary of its daytime support service. The service operates from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with referrals from General Practitioners (GPs) and their multi-disciplinary teams. 

Home Carer Completes Charity Sky Dive

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Published: September 01 2021 | Social Care

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Home Carer Colin McKechnie recently completed a 10,000ft sky dive raising £900 for the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
 
Colin said: “In addition to my job as a Home Carer I also work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the Children’s Hospital. I previously spent nine years in the army and was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 
 

Raising Awareness of Breast Cancer and Breast Screening 

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Published: September 01 2021 | Health Improvement
Every October is annual Breast Cancer Awareness month, and our Health Improvement staff within Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) are raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, how to be breast aware and the importance of early detection.

Relatives of People with Dementia Urged to Sign up to Herbert Protocol

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Published: September 01 2021
Families, friends and carers of people living with dementia in Glasgow are being urged to sign up to a scheme which could help them be found quicker if they go missing.
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