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Our HSCP’s Transport Team honoured at Glasgow Caring City’s Festive Fun Day and Awards

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Published: January 01 2025

Our Glasgow City HSCP’s (Health and Social Care Partnership) Transport Team was recently honoured at Glasgow Caring City’s Festive Fun Day and Awards in December 2024, where they received a 25th Anniversary Community Partnership Award in recognition of their longstanding support for the charity’s fleet operations.

Jack McHugh and Caroline Oliphant from the Transport Team were invited to the event to represent the HSCP. They were joined by colleague Willie Darroch and enjoyed a day filled with festive activities organised by the young people who attend the charity.

Time to Talk Day 2025: promoting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

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Published: February 01 2025

On 6 February, our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) marked Time to Talk Day.

This annual national campaign encourages friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together, talk, listen and help change lives by breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health.

To support this important initiative, our Mental Health Improvement Team hosted a drop-in event at Commonwealth House in the city centre, inviting colleagues to take some time out of their day to relax, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and have an open chat about mental health.

Suicide Prevention training in Glasgow reaches new milestone

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Published: February 01 2025

The Glasgow City Suicide Prevention Partnership (GCSPP) has reached a significant milestone in its mission to raise awareness and provide essential training for suicide prevention. Through its ongoing efforts, GCSPP continues to equip our health and social care staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognise and support those at risk of suicide across the city.

Parkhead Hub Update – February 2025

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Published: February 01 2025 | Health and Care Centres

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) new Parkhead Hub opened in a phased approach on Monday 27 January 2025. The Hub integrates health and social care services and community facilities, including a café and the relocated Parkhead Library.

Forge Medical Practice, Drs McKenzie and Burns and Meadowpark Surgery, Community Pharmacy and Sandyford East are all now operating from the Hub, as well as a range of health improvement initiatives. Parkhead Health Centre is now closed and will be demolished to create the new car park.

Your future in your hands with Power of Attorney

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Published: March 01 2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is calling on the public to organise Power of Attorney (POA) for welfare matters.

Statistics show that around a third of patients are delayed in their discharge from hospital because they don’t have one in place. That means more time in hospital and away from home comforts.

Currently, over 100 people are delayed within NHSGGC due to a lack of a POA. This is roughly equivalent to four acute inpatient wards. If this wasn’t required, staff could be assigned to other areas of the healthcare system and help people who need care today.

New Videos Encourage Women with Learning Disabilities to Attend Cervical Screening

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Published: August 01 2021 | Health Improvement

Staff from Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Health Improvement Team have been working with Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust to co-produce cervical cancer screening awareness videos to encourage women with learning disabilities to be tested. 
 

HSCP Senior Health Nurse up for RCN Award

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Published: August 01 2021
One of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Senior Health Nurses, Craig Davidson, is a finalist for a prestigious Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Award in the ‘Innovations in Your Speciality’ category sponsored by Nursing & Midwifery Council.

Leverndale Hospital’s Meander for Mental Health is Back for 2021

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Published: September 01 2021 | Mental Health

Following the roaring success of Meander 2019, Leverndale’s Design in the Dale Group was disappointed to have to pause last year’s event due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but Meander for Mental Health is back for 2021 and runs from Monday 6 to Sunday 12 September 2021. 

Invitation to Apply for Mental Health Anti-Stigma Small Bids Fund

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Published: September 01 2021 | Mental Health

Funding is now available to support statutory and voluntary organisations to provide programmes seeking to reduce stigma and discrimination towards people with poor mental health.

Anti-Stigma Programme (ASP) funding is through the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Healthy Minds Network, and organisations are invited to apply for up to £5,000 from the small bids fund until noon on Friday, 8 October 2021.

HSCP Learning & Development Officer Reflects on his Career and the Positive Impact of Training in Suicide Prevention

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Published: September 01 2021

Stewart Moore, Senior Learning and Development Officer within Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has been involved with suicide prevention efforts for over 40 years. This week for Suicide Prevention Week he has been reflecting on his career and involvement with suicide prevention.