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Latest research on the Glasgow Youth Court

The Glasgow Youth Court is a judicially led initiative, supported by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), which has been operational since June 2021. Functioning within the Glasgow Sheriff Court, it covers cases involving a young person, aged between 16 and 24 years old, who has pled guilty or been found guilty of an offence that would normally be dealt with by a Sheriff Court.

Positive Payback – A person-centred approach to justice

In the community, an unpaid work order is often a significant part of the Community Payback Order (CPO) disposal. A CPO Unpaid Work Order is also an opportunity for services to engage with people, provide supports that contribute to a lower risk of re-offending and provide the offender with an opportunity to develop new skills and opportunities around employability.

‘Circles of Support’ helps building family support for children and young people in Glasgow

When we need support, the first people we often look to are our friends and family. But what happens for people who may not have that circle around them when they need care?

A successful approach to building circles of family support for children and young people is now being adapted to support adults and older people in a new pilot project.

The ‘Family Group Decision Making’ approach, which strengthens family and community networks to support children remain at home and avoid going into care, will be adapted for the pilot ‘Circles of Support’ project. 

Robotic cat brings joy to one of our service users

A robotic cat has brought back memories, joy and improved interactions for one of our service users. 

Deborah Thomson, one of our Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Social Workers, has been trying to find innovative ways to improve one of her service user’s life after she was diagnosed with Charles Bonnet Syndrome and Dementia. 

Recognition for HSCP Health Visitor Nicola Boyle at National Children’s Awards

Nicola Boyle, a Health Visitor in Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)’s North West Locality, won the Children’s Choice Award at the 2023 Scottish Children’s Health Awards in September.

The Children’s Choice Award recognises someone who has made a significant difference to a child or young person undergoing treatment in hospital, at home or in the community. It’s a ‘thank you’ in recognition of the difference they’ve made to a child’s world.

Glasgow marks World Suicide Prevention Day

From 4 to 10 September, Scotland stood together during Suicide Prevention Week to raise awareness and shine a light on suicide and what we can do to keep each other safe.

This year, we’re continuing with the theme of ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ and encouraging people to talk about suicide and find out more about suicide prevention activities. 

Our mental health nursing staff honoured at national awards

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) hosts NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Mental Health Board-Wide Services, and we’re celebrating our mental health nursing staff who were successful at the Mental Health Nursing Forum Scotland Awards held on 6 October.

The Awards recognise the significant contribution that nurses make to the modernisation of Mental Health services across Scotland, increasingly in the context of the integration of health and social care. 

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival exhibition at Gartnavel Royal Hospital

Gartnavel Royal Hospital ‘Art in the Gart’ and Project Ability are proud to present the exhibition ‘The Reconnect Collection’ as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) 2023.  The free exhibition is on show now at the Art in the Gart Gallery, Ground floor, The Hub, Gartnavel Royal Hospital until 1 March 2024.

Shannon’s Box brings comfort to children and young people in care

Last month, our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) launched Shannon’s Box. The box will be distributed to every child and young person in Glasgow who is currently in care or is coming into care.

Shannon’s Box was originally created by a care experienced young person from East Ayrshire to try and make entering care a little bit easier. The idea of Shannon’s Box was then introduced to two care experienced twins from Glasgow – Emma and Alan. 

Our Community Rehabilitation Teams are maximising people’s independence

Hearing how their patient managed to get out of her house for the first time in nearly two years has highlighted how our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Community Rehabilitation Teams are helping patients to maximise their independence.