Working in the Safer Drug Consumption Facility in Scotland

The Safer Drug Consumption Facility (SDCF) in Glasgow offers a unique harm reduction approach in Scotland in response to the increased mortality and morbidity associated with injecting drug use as recommended by “Taking Away the Chaos” (NHS GG&C 2016).

The Glasgow SDCF will provide hygienic environments where illicit drugs (purchased off the premises) can be consumed under clinical supervision with the onsite availability of sterile injecting equipment, advice on injecting technique, overdose assistance, on-site health & social service. 

North West staff participate in Red Nose Day

Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership staff based in the Partick office in the North West recently joined in on the Red Nose Day fun on 15 March 24.

Dawn Campbell, Team Leader was the force behind organising the event and colleagues were happy to be involved in raising money for a worthwhile cause. Some of the activities organised in the office included:

IJB Finance, Audit and Scrutiny Committee

A full list of the current membership of the  IJB Finance, Audit and Scrutiny Committee, schedule of meetings and Terms of Reference are available.

Primary Care Improvement Plan - Bulletins and Additional Information

Records Management

The Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011, which came fully into force in January 2013, requires named public authorities to submit a Records Management Plan (RMP) to be agreed by the Keeper of the Records of Scotland. Integration Joint Boards are examples of public bodies which are required to have a Records Management Plan.

Project Search - Applications open!

DFN Project Search is an innovative and exciting work experience programme for young people aged between 18 – 29 years with learning disabilities and / or autistic spectrum conditions. It is designed to increase the numbers of young people getting and keeping full time paid employment and is delivered in over 500 sites across the world. This includes our two sites based here in Glasgow. Project Search is delivered within large employers who are called host businesses. In Glasgow these are NHS Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the University of Strathclyde.

Maximising Independence – where are we now?

Creating Meaningful Connections in our care homes

Our Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership's Residential Care Homes for Older People strive to enhance the lives of their residents.

The staff at these care homes recognise the profound importance of meaningful connections in the lives of the residents – connections that span family, friends, staff and the broader community.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a host of restrictions, profoundly impacting the ability of individuals in residential care to engage with their communities and receive visits from loved ones.

IJB Public Engagement Committee

A full list of the current membership of the IJB Public Engagement Committee, schedule of meetings and Terms of Reference are available.

Gartnavel’s Growing Spaces help grow recovery

Taking time to step outside in the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of nature has proven beneficial effects on mental health. Art in the Gart’s Growing Spaces Project exists to support the recovery and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors to Gartnavel Royal Hospital and all the other NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) services based on the Gartnavel Campus.