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Free information sessions on home technology available

Technology Enabled Care and Support (TECS) helps people use technology to live more independently and safely in their own homes.

HSCP staff achieve highest level of Procurement Commercial and Improvement Programme

Staff teams across Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) and Glasgow City Council have been assessed as ‘Advanced’ in all 11 categories of the Procurement Commercial and Improvement Programme (PCIP), the highest level available.

First ever outdoor art installation kicks off summer of greenspace development at Stobhill Mental Health Campus

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has installed the first ever piece of outdoor art at Stobhill Hospital’s Mental Health Campus in Glasgow, signalling a summer of work to improve the hospital’s greenspaces and outdoor facilities.

The Willow Arch has been designed and built by willow artist and sculptor Geoff Forest, and it will be surrounded by flowers and plants to bring structure, colour and scent year-round.

Supporting GP practices with their acute prescribing

An acute prescription is medication given to treat a sudden and short-term condition, also known as an acute condition, such as antibiotics to treat an infection. They’re also used when starting a new medication if there needs to be a review before you start taking it long term. If it’s deemed beneficial to your health, it may end up becoming a repeat prescription.

New resources to improve mental health

As May was Mental Health Awareness Month our mental health improvement team circulated some new resources. These included:

Staff at Community Centre for Health raise money for Guide dogs

Kind hearted staff at the Community Centre for Health in Partick, had a cake sale in April, to raise funds for Guide Dogs’ 'Make Every Cuppa Count' fundraising campaign.

Guide Dog services enable thousands of people with sight loss to lead confident, independent and fulfilling lives. As the charity rely on donations to continue their life-changing work, by Making Every Cuppa Count, every penny raised makes a difference to people living with sight loss.

Celebrating International Nurses Day 2024

On 12 May Glasgow City HSCP staff celebrated International Nurses Day, a global recognition of nurses' commitment, compassion, and invaluable contributions to society. This day, established in 1974 by the International Council of Nurses, underscores the crucial role nurses play in health and social care.

Top Awards go to Glasgow City HSCP Staff

Dedicated health and social care workers from across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) area have been recognised at the Health Board’s annual Celebrating Success Staff Awards event on Thursday 30 May.

LGBT Charter Gold Award for Glasgow City Youth Health Service

Glasgow City Youth Health Service is delighted to announce that it’s now accredited with the LGBT Charter at Gold level.

Creating Circles of Support

We probably all know families who have their own roles in caring for a loved one, whether they’re the one who takes a parent to the shops, makes the dinners, gives a lift to appointments or just drops in for a cup of tea and a chat.  

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have such family support around them. So a new pilot project, based on the successful ‘Family Group Decision Making’ approach with children and young people, is being launched in Glasgow to replicate elements of the family support circle.