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Listening to children, young people and their families

In Scotland, each local authority publishes a Children’s Services Plan every three years.

Parkhead Hub Update – August 2025

It’s been a busy summer at Parkhead Hub. You can watch a video of our community day, held in May. We were also delighted to be named Project of the Year – New Build UK at the 2025 Design in Mental Health Awards. This award recognised the Hub’s innovative design and outstanding contribution to community mental health care.

Working together to tackle alcohol and drug issues

Glasgow City Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) is a multi-agency group tasked by the Scottish Government with tackling alcohol and drug issues through partnership working.

Glasgow marks Suicide Prevention Week 2025 with citywide events and awareness campaign

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Week, which runs from 8 to 14 September 2025, our Glasgow City Suicide Prevention Partnership is launching a citywide campaign aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations around suicide prevention.

This year’s theme, ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide,’ focuses on transforming public perceptions of suicide by promoting understanding, compassion and support. The campaign seeks to shift the conversation from silence and stigma to one of openness and hope.

Maximising Independence video launched

Our new Maximising Independence video shows how people and organisations are putting the MI approach into practice across the city.

Working together to ensure the sustainability of General Practice

In Glasgow City we have 140 GP surgeries, hosting around 617 GPs, in addition to other clinical staff, caring for 791,000 registered patients. Each GP surgery has a Practice Manager who is vital to the successful running of the surgery. They manage the business aspect of the surgery, making sure that patients are at the centre of the surgery's operations.

New report highlights health improvement work with young people in north west Glasgow

A new report capturing some of the breadth of work being delivered by members of the North West Youth Network (NWYN) is now available.

This first North West Youth Network (NWYN) Celebration Report covers 2023 and gathers feedback from both members and young people. This will help inform the work of the Network in 2024. 

Creating Meaningful Connections in our care homes

Our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership's Residential Care Homes for Older People strive to enhance the lives of their residents.

The staff at these care homes recognise the profound importance of meaningful connections in the lives of the residents – connections that span family, friends, staff and the broader community.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a host of restrictions, profoundly impacting the ability of individuals in residential care to engage with their communities and receive visits from loved ones.

Maximising Independence – where are we now?

Launching our Maximising Independence (MI) video recently gave us the opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come on the journey towards embedding the approach within Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and when working with our partners.

Morrisons Anniesland awarded Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland accreditation

Congratulations to Morrisons Anniesland for being awarded Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland accreditation in Glasgow.

Breastfeeding is important to the health of both mother and baby. While many new mums start breastfeeding, some stop within a few weeks or months. This is often because they feel there’s a lack of support, particularly when they want to feed their baby outside their home.