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New £72 million Parkhead Health and Care Hub welcomes Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson MSP

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Michael Matheson MSP, has taken part in the ‘Topping Out’ Ceremony for our Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) new £72 million Parkhead Health and Care Hub.

Mr Matheson joined Professor John Brown CBE, Chair of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), at the new Parkhead Hub site on Friday 23 June.

RCN Scotland honours for our HSCP nursing staff

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) nursing staff were honoured at the first Royal College of Nursing in Scotland (RCN) Nurse of the Year Awards held on 21 June.

The Awards are designed to recognise, highlight and celebrate the dedication and outstanding professional care of nursing staff across Scotland.

Working to support refugee communities and people seeking asylum in Glasgow City

To celebrate this year’s Scottish Refugee Festival, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) South Glasgow Health Improvement Team organised an online event on 21 June.  

The event was an opportunity to raise awareness of some of the local HSCP services working to support refugee communities and people seeking asylum in Glasgow City. 

Over 50 people from a variety of HSCP services and third sector organisations, gathered online to increase their knowledge of services and make connections.  

Day care: a great way to spend the day

Our Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) 10 day care centres for older people are helping to relieve loneliness and enable people to live more independently in their communities, by offering those who need a little more care and support a great way to spend the day.

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Equipment donated from Leverndale hospital helps mental health patients in Malawi

The Scotland Malawi Mental Health Education Project (SMMHEP) is a registered Scottish charity that aims to provide sustainable support for psychiatric teaching and training for health care professionals in Malawi. 

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) equipment from Leverndale hospital’s ECT Service, managed by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), was recently donated to the project. 

Our Asylum Health Bridging Team features in Edinburgh Napier University training video

Our Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Asylum Health Bridging Team (AHBT) has been featured in a training video for nursing students at Edinburgh Napier University. 

The AHBT provides health and social care assessment and treatment to some of the most vulnerable and complex patient groups in Glasgow. The team is the first port of call for when asylum seekers and refugees first access healthcare in Scotland. 

Glasgow offers everyone aged 16 to 24 years free mental health support

High demand and mental health stigma are making it increasingly challenging to access Mental Health support, especially for young people. 

To address this, Glasgow City Council Education Services commissioned the innovative Togetherall service that’s freely available to anyone aged 16 to 24 years, with a Glasgow postcode. The contract has been renewed now by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) until March 2024. 

Meander for Mental Health 2023 is on Saturday 16 September

Come and Meander for Mental Health on Saturday 16 September while exploring the beautiful grounds of Leverndale Hospital, Crookston and surrounding green spaces. With free events and activities happening all day, from guided walks to face painting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Meander for Mental Health is for members of the community, our patients, their families and staff from the hospital. You can come along by yourself or bring your friends and family.