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Glasgow marks National Suicide Prevention Week 2024

From 8 to 14 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.

Small steps can make a big impact on medicines waste and save money

Medicines are 25% of the NHS carbon footprint and currently cannot be recycled for reuse. We destroy over a tonne of returned medicines through pharmacies every working day. We also know people inappropriately throw them away in general waste and down sinks and toilets, which is causing harm to wildlife and the environment.

HSCP staff recognised at Scottish Health Awards 2024

Huge congratulations to all Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) staff who were recognised at the Scottish Health Awards 2024 held in Edinburgh on 7 November.

These Awards recognise the contribution of frontline health and social care workers but also celebrate those who work so hard behind the scenes in support roles, to ensure we have the kind of health and care services that are vital in achieving the highest quality of care.

Power of Attorney (PoA) Day 2024

Power of Attorney (PoA) Day 2024 is Thursday 21 November and we’re encouraging everyone to start the conversation about PoA. 

Having a PoA in place means you can nominate someone you trust to make the important decisions about your future if ill health meant you couldn’t do it for yourself. Not many people know that even if you have a next of kin, you still need a PoA to make sure your wishes are followed if you become incapacitated – it doesn’t automatically fall to your next of kin.

Our HSCP’s community nurses recognised for their long service by QNIS

Community nurses working with Glasgow City Health and Social Care (HSCP) Partnership were presented with Long Service Awards from the Queen's Institute for Community Nursing Scotland (QNIS) on 27 November.

All community nurses with over 21 years’ service were invited to attend an afternoon tea at Glasgow’s City Chambers. One hundred and eighty nurses attended the event and received certificates and badges.

Hosting the event, Julia Egan, our HSCP’s Chief Nurse, thanked all the nurses and presented them with a QNIS certificate of recognition and badge.

Helping young people towards positive destinations

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) now has a young person’s employability service within key HSCP services. Glasgow City Council (GCC) is the lead partner for this, and Council staff work closely with our HSCP’s Health Improvement staff.

As part of the Scottish Government’s No One Left Behind Employability Strategy, our employability coaches can support young people who are aged 16 to 25 years, live in the GCC boundary or are currently attending a GCC school and have the right to live and work in the UK.

Supporting people experiencing alcohol and drug harms

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) commissions three recovery communities covering the North West, North East and South of the city.

Recovery groups set up by lived experience peers have operated independently throughout Glasgow for more than 20 years. They’ve developed to become larger communities that together promote and deliver recovery initiatives, to support people experiencing alcohol and drug harms in each sector of the city.

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.

Applications open for Project SEARCH 2025!

Do you know anyone with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions who is looking for a way to develop and enter the world of work, and they live in Glasgow City?

If yes, then encourage them to apply for Project SEARCH!

DFN Project SEARCH is an innovative and exciting work experience programme for young people aged between 18 to 29 years with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions. In Glasgow, the 2025 programme is open for applications and will begin in August.

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.