Helping with concerns about vaping and young people

In recent years there has been a steep increase in the prevalence of young people taking up vaping.  

In Scotland children as young as 11 years old have said they have used vapes. By the time they are 15 years old, around a third of young people report having tried it. (1)

In response to this concern, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Health Improvement team has developed several resources relating to vaping and young people.

New Opportunities to work in Home Care

Kinship Newsletter Re-Launched

‘Circles of Support’ helps building family support for children and young people in Glasgow

When we need support, the first people we often look to are our friends and family. But what happens for people who may not have that circle around them when they need care?

A successful approach to building circles of family support for children and young people is now being adapted to support adults and older people in a new pilot project.

The ‘Family Group Decision Making’ approach, which strengthens family and community networks to support children remain at home and avoid going into care, will be adapted for the pilot ‘Circles of Support’ project. 

Scottish Creative Award for Fostering Campaign

The Partnership’s Families for Children Team was recently awarded the Best Online Campaign at the Scottish Creative Awards for their recent #opentofostering campaign. It was also Highly Commended in the Creative Strategy category - Integrated Strategy.

Cathy Coll, Service Manager at Families for Children, said: “We are delighted to have won this prestigious award. Having previously run several campaigns we were able  to use our experience to plan our new campaign. We focused on cost effective digital advertising which has the advantage of being easy to analyse.”

New Homes to Transform Lives of Long Term Hospital Residents 

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).

Two vacant bungalows in Kirkintilloch will be bought by the HSCP and refurbished to a high standard - enabling eight people to move out of hospitals and enjoy greater independence in the community.

The plan will offer enhanced community living for adults with learning disabilities who will have their own en-suite bedrooms as well as communal kitchens, living, dining and garden spaces.

Working with the Mental Health Network

The Mental Health Network (Greater Glasgow) is a network of people and carers with a lived experience of mental health issues. The organisation works in partnership with Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCP) as part of a commissioned contract within the geographical area of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC). 

Glasgow City HSCP works closely with the Mental Health Network to engage with service users in both our Mental Health Inpatient settings and Community Mental Health Teams. 

GCHSCP Facing the Future Staff Awards 2017

Carer Recruitment Drive Launched

Glasgow City Council, as part of the city's Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), is creating around 200 new posts to cover vital home care, residential care and day care responsibilities.

Councillor Mhairi Hunter, who serves on the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board, said: "Throughout the Covid-19 crisis the valuable and important role of carers has been highlighted. I'm delighted we're now in a position to recruit and train staff for these varied, front-line care roles and to offer jobs to people seeking employment." 

Glasgow Supported Carer Service Recruiting

Could you open your home and your heart to help us support Care Experienced Young People? Could you work with them to give them the skills to flourish and to look forward to a future living independently?

Young people who are leaving care can feel scared or anxious about living alone and need someone who can provide support, guidance and reassurance.  Our Glasgow Supported Carer Service are looking to recruit Supported Carers across the city who can help these young people learn the practical skills required for adult life.