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Supporting Adults and Young People Experiencing Emotional Distress 

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. 

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

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.

New Health and Care Hub for North East Glasgow Gets Planning Consent

Plans for a new £67 million health and care hub for the North East of Glasgow have moved a step closer after councillors approved plans.

The new North East Hub Health and Care Centre is set to be built on the site of the former Parkhead Hospital.

Leverndale Hospital’s Meander for Mental Health 2021

Following the roaring success of Meander 2019, Leverndale’s Design in the Dale Group was disappointed that they had to postpone last year’s event due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but Meander for Mental Health was back this month for 2021! 

Short Breaks Resumed for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Everyone needs a bit of ‘me time’, and a break away from everyday life can help with that.  Since 2015, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has been organising short breaks for adults with learning disabilities.

Looking After Our Mental Health 

Looking after our mental health is important every day of the year, but World Mental Health Day provides us with the opportunity to pause and reflect on the mental health of ourselves and those around us. The day falls on 10 October every year and intends to raise awareness and encourage people to support efforts that promote positive mental health.

Summer in the Garden at Gartnavel Royal Hospital

Now that Autumn is here and winter approaches, the Growing Spaces in the garden at Gartnavel Royal Hospital have started to take on new colours and shapes. Seed heads and falling leaves carpet the walkways and yet the Sunflowers still offer a striking reminder of the summer now gone.

Glasgow City Youth Health Service Launched Across Glasgow

Glasgow City Youth Health Service offers confidential, personalised support to young people aged 12 to 19 years. The service is provided by Nurses, GPs, Counsellors and Multiple Risk Workers and was officially launched in September. The launch marked the expansion of the service to nine venues across the city, three in the North East, North West and South localities of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). Funding for the service is provided by the HSCP.

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.

Thanks to Staff Testing Team at Barr Street Clinic

In July Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) established a Staff Testing Team in response to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our care homes and the need to put in place weekly COVID-19 testing arrangements for staff.  

This service is now in the process of transferring to the Regional Testing Hub that is a centralised model across Scotland allowing our team to be disbanded.  It is important to acknowledge the work the staff have undertaken during this challenging period and thank them for their hard work and commitment.