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TEC Clinics help take the fear out of technology

You’re probably reading this article on a laptop or mobile device. We use technology routinely across most areas of our lives now. But for many people, technology can be a barrier to the wider community, as well as a welcome lifeline. While tech devices can support people to access care, support and social connection, a lack of awareness and understanding of what’s available and how to use tech can be a real hurdle.

Glasgow marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

This year, our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) raised awareness and shined a light on 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. 

16 Days is a global campaign that calls for the elimination of gender based violence against women and girls. The campaign was launched by the Centre for Women’s Global Leadership in 1991 and takes place from 25 November to 10 December every year.

Maximising Independence approach helps Glasgow resident return home

A Glasgow man who was heading into residential care is now living independently with support at home against all the odds, thanks to some great team work, and asking the question ‘what matters to you?’

Staff urged to ‘Think Red Bag’ to improve patient care

All staff working in hospitals and care homes are being urged to ‘Think Red Bag’ when preparing for a care home resident to attend and return from hospital. 

The Red Bag works as a visual prompt to provide a central location for the transfer of information, appropriate medication, belongings and preferences of an individual. The bag is used if a resident is required to be transferred from their care home to hospital.

Health Secretary Cuts the First Sod for new £20m Woodside Health and Care Centre

A major milestone in the construction of the new Woodside Health and Care Centre took place today when the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, Shona Robison MSP, cut the first sod at a special ceremony.

Have you ever thought about fostering, but ruled it out because you work?

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).

Susan is a short breaks carer with Families for Children, and she’s been looking after a family of three brothers for the past six years. They stay at Susan’s every Tuesday night and then one weekend a month.

Recognition for HSCP Nurse for person-centred practice

Jenn Wyld, Patient Activity Coordinator (PAC) Nurse at Leverndale Hospital (currently seconded to position of Mental Health Research Liaison Nurse), was a very worthy runner-up for the ‘Jane Davies Award for Person-Centred Practice Award’ 2023.

Improving Care - The Sandyford menopause email advice service

An innovative email service for health staff is helping women get treatment more quickly for menopausal symptoms.

The consultant Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) staff working at Sandyford set up a Menopause email advice service for GPs, pharmacists and practice nurses (Primary Care Services) in 2019.

Sandyford is the specialist sexual health service for the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) area, which is hosted by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

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.

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.