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New Clinics Introduced to Provide COVID Jabs for Newly Arrived Asylum Seekers

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Published: September 01 2021 | Asylum Seekers

A vaccination clinic has been set up in Glasgow to provide COVID vaccinations for newly arrived asylum seekers.

The clinic, which recently welcomed the first vaccination patients to its base in Govan, is part of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Asylum Health Bridging Team, which provides a range of health services to some of Scotland’s most vulnerable communities.

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. 

Supporting Adults and Young People Experiencing Emotional Distress 

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Published: September 01 2021 | Mental Health

The beginning of September saw the Compassionate Distress Response Service (CDRS), a support service for adults experiencing emotional distress, celebrate the first anniversary of its daytime support service. The service operates from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with referrals from General Practitioners (GPs) and their multi-disciplinary teams. 

Home Carer Completes Charity Sky Dive

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Published: September 01 2021 | Social Care

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Home Carer Colin McKechnie recently completed a 10,000ft sky dive raising £900 for the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
 
Colin said: “In addition to my job as a Home Carer I also work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the Children’s Hospital. I previously spent nine years in the army and was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 
 

Raising Awareness of Breast Cancer and Breast Screening 

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Published: September 01 2021 | Health Improvement
Every October is annual Breast Cancer Awareness month, and our Health Improvement staff within Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) are raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, how to be breast aware and the importance of early detection.

Relatives of People with Dementia Urged to Sign up to Herbert Protocol

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Published: September 01 2021
Families, friends and carers of people living with dementia in Glasgow are being urged to sign up to a scheme which could help them be found quicker if they go missing.

Glasgow Marks Suicide Prevention Week

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Published: September 01 2021

This month, from 6 – 11 September, Scotland is standing together during Suicide Prevention Week to raise awareness and shine a light on suicide and what we can do to keep each other safe.

In Glasgow, our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) will be running a week-long campaign surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, to raise awareness in the city about suicide prevention and the training available to anyone who would like to learn how to recognise and support someone at risk of suicide. 

New Health and Care Hub for North East Glasgow Gets Planning Consent

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Published: September 01 2021 | Health and Care Centres

Plans for a new £67 million health and care hub for the North East of Glasgow have moved a step closer after councillors approved plans.

The new North East Hub Health and Care Centre is set to be built on the site of the former Parkhead Hospital.

Kinship Newsletter Re-Launched

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Published: September 01 2021
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Kinship Teams across the city are delighted to announce that we’ve relaunched our Kinship Newsletter and it’s now online! 

Leverndale Hospital’s Meander for Mental Health 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 that they had to postpone last year’s event due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but Meander for Mental Health was back this month for 2021! 

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