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Maximising Independence Update Winter 2022

Over the next few months, we’ll be listening to people across the city to hear their views on how we can best communicate with them about Maximising Independence (MI).

Awkward Moments – New Campaign Improves Conversations about Sex and Consent

Five short films promoting conversations about sex and consent in young people have been viewed over 36,000 times on social media.

Strategic Plan Update

Strategic Plan Review – Be Part of the Conversation

Glasgow Celebrates its Care Experienced Young People on Open Day

Children and young people who are care experienced have a lot to celebrate, and Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Care Leavers Open Day is one way that we support and recognise the achievements and talents of our care experienced individuals. 

Launch of 16 + Review

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is excited to announce that we’re embarking on a strategic review and re-design of 16+ accommodation and support services.  

Glasgow Marks Carers Rights Day 2022

On Thursday 24 November, we marked Carers Rights Day and raised awareness of the unsung heroes of our communities, unpaid carers.

This year, the campaign focused on the many ways in which caring costs affect unpaid carers – from carers’ wellbeing and ability to access health services, to costs to their finances and employment options, to the current cost of living crisis that’s being felt even more acutely by carers throughout the UK. 

Nativity Scene Brings Christmas Cheer to Residents at Meadowburn Care Home in Pollok. 

A beautiful nativity scene, on display in the foyer of Meadowburn Care Home in Pollok, is bringing Christmas cheer to our HSCP’s care home residents.

A wooden stable and manger built by Meadowburn’s Operations Manager Paul Costello houses nativity figures including Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus in a manger, a sheep, donkey and cow overlooked by an angel, shepherd and three wise men.

Glasgow City HSCP Nurses Awarded Prestigious Title of Queen's Nurse

Two Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) nurses are among a group of 20 extraordinary clinical nurse leaders to have been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Queen’s Nurse’.

Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Network Offers Mental Health Support for New and Expectant Parents

Statistics show that one in five women are affected by mental health problems during pregnancy and the first year after birth. This includes mental illness existing before pregnancy, as well as illnesses that develop for the first time, or are greatly exacerbated in the perinatal period. These illnesses can be mild, moderate or severe, requiring different kinds of care or treatment, from third sector organisations to more specialist services like the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Perinatal Service. 

Update on Glasgow’s Promise

We’re keeping Glasgow’s Promise.

In October 2016, the First Minister made a commitment that Scotland would "come together and love its most vulnerable children to give them the childhood they deserve". She announced an Independent Care Review that would gather the views of those involved to find out what needs to change. The review would listen to those with experience of living and working in and around the 'care system'.