Collaboration brings new Breathing Space bench to Gartnavel Hospital

Through a collaborative effort, our Glasgow City Suicide Prevention Partnership and other partners have unveiled a new ‘Breathing Space’ bench at Gartnavel Hospital, near Hyndland railway station. Designed to provide a quiet space for reflection and conversation, the bench aims to support mental wellbeing in the community.

Glasgow City HSCP Staff Awards for Excellence 2025 – Well done to all!

Dedicated staff and volunteers from across Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) were recognised at our Staff Awards for Excellence 2025, held at the City Chambers on 14 March.

The awards recognise and celebrate individual staff, teams and projects who have ‘gone the extra mile’ in their work in several categories.

Both health and social work staff working within our HSCP were eligible to be nominated. There was also a category for volunteers, and individuals not employed by us could also be nominated.

Maximising Independence projects – supporting people and communities

As the maximising independence approach continues to become our ‘business as usual’ way of doing things across the HSCP, it’s helping us to achieve a fair and easier way for people to access support and prioritise what’s most important to them. Two particular maximising independence projects are already having an impact.

Volunteering at Gartnavel Royal Hospital

Gartnavel Royal Hospital’s creative programme, Art in the Gart, celebrated the efforts and care shown by its volunteers at the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Staff Awards for Excellence.

Ross Parker (Games Volunteer) and Paul Young (Garden Volunteer), Art in the Gart, were each awarded Volunteer of the Year awards at the Awards Ceremony held at Glasgow City Chambers on 14 March.

Parkhead Hub Update - April 2025

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

Members of the local community and staff are enjoying the fantastic new facilities provided by the Hub, which replaces several older buildings in the area.

Success of our community Alexa trial leads to additional funding for a second phase

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Older People and South Planning Team is thrilled to share the remarkable outcomes of our Connected Care and Wellbeing Community Alexa Trial, which has significantly improved the lives of our service users. This innovative initiative, which began in April 2024, has not only met but exceeded our expectations, leading to additional funding for a second phase.