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Out of Hours Emergency Homelessness Service based at Hamish Allan Centre

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Published: December 01 2017 | Homelessness

Following the initial pilot of relocating the Out of Hours Emergency Homelessness Service, we are now extending the relocation period. From Monday 11 December, the Out of Hours Emergency Homelessness Service, based at Hamish Allan Centre, will be relocated for 5 days a week until further notice.

On Monday to Friday, the Out of Hours Homelessness Service will now be delivered from Glasgow City Mission. On these nights if someone is homeless and needs a service, then:

Minor Injuries Units Best for Slips, Trips and Falls

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Published: January 01 2018 | Accident and Emergency

The recent bad weather serves as a timely reminder that winter brings an increased risk of slips, trips and falls. Thankfully, the consequences of many falls on snow or ice are simply minor bumps, bruises and breaks.
Winter is always a busy time for our accident and emergency departments so if you fall and suffer a minor injury, the best place for you to get treated is the Minor Injuries Unit.The units are staffed by highly experienced emergency nurse practitioners who treat a range of minor injuries, including sprains and cuts and broken bones.

Photovoice Exhibition Examines Impact of Alcohol Free Events

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Published: February 01 2018 | Addictions

An innovative Photovoice exhibition from North West Recovery Communities (NWRC) took place in the Buchanan Galleries during the last week of January.  The event was held in the “Good” a store managed by the Kibble children’s charity.  

The exhibition was the culmination of a five month Photovoice project where NWRC, in partnership with Alcohol Focus Scotland, Glasgow City Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) and Edinburgh University, examined the community impact of Alcohol Free Functions in Town (AFFIT).

Young People Vote for Local Projects

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Published: February 01 2018 | Health Improvement, Young People

On 18 January 2018 the 'Big Grant Giveaway' was hosted at the Tramway Theatre. 12 projects from across South Glasgow presented their youth-led ideas to an audience of 200 local young people with the hope of securing up to £3000, to see their ideas become a reality.

Talking About Mental Health Services

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Published: February 01 2018 | Mental Health, Public Engagement
On Tuesday 30 January 2018 in Partick Burgh Hall, over 120 representatives from the North West Locality Engagement Forum, the wider community, 3rd Sector Projects and interested individuals participated in an engagement session, focusing on the newly published Draft Five Year Mental Health Strategy.

Health and Social Care Information Just A Click Away

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Published: February 01 2018 | Health Improvement, Public Engagement

Members of the Partnership's North East Locality Forum took part in a demonstration of the Your Support Your Way Glasgow Website on Thursday 15 February. The website, managed by the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership provides a wide range of information on local health and social care services.

Partnership Working A Success for Addiction Services

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Published: February 01 2018 | Addictions

South Alcohol, Drugs and Recovery Service (ADRS) is an Integrated Community Addiction Team, where health and social care staff work together to provide addiction support to some of the most vulnerable and complex Service Users within the South of Glasgow.

The Shared Care Team within ADRS provide support to service users within GP surgeries across the South of Glasgow.  The staff encourage participation in community based activities in order to promote a recovery pathway and exist strategies for Service Users.

New Clinic Opens at the Sandyford

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Published: February 01 2018 | Rape and Sexual Assault

Scotland's first clinic for victims of sexual violence is to open at the end of February in Glasgow. Experts said women who had experienced sexual violence often could not face going to the doctors for smear tests and other intimate examinations.The new clinic will also provide specialist medical care and support for victims.

Be Prepared - Developing Anticipatory Care Planning

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Published: March 01 2018 | Health
In 2015-16, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership used the Integrated Care Fund to develop an Anticipatory Care Plan (ACP) that could be used by people living with a long term condition or conditions that increased the probability of them being admitted to hospital or requiring urgent support.

Helping Carers know their Rights - Carer's Act Launch Event

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Published: April 01 2018 | Carers

Around eighty carers from across Glasgow came to the City Chambers on 3 April for the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership's event to launch the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 which takes effect from 1 April 2018.

The Act extends and enhances the rights of carers in Scotland to help improve their health and wellbeing, so that they can continue to care, if they so wish, and have a life alongside caring.