Scotland’s first care experienced theatre ensemble goes pro

An ensemble of care experienced young people from Glasgow who love performing have just secured an exciting new project. The WAC Ensemble has partnered with Citizens Theatre, GMAC Film and our Arts in the City programme for a newly funded opportunity that will empower and showcase the talent of the care experienced young artists.

Glasgow City piloting UK’s first Safer Drug Consumption Facility

Congratulations! Eleven student interns successfully secure permanent job thanks to Care in Partnership

After completing the Care in Partnership course, 11 student interns have successfully secured a permanent job with our Glasgow City Health and Social Partnership (HSCP).

New video explains vaccinations for young people

Glasgow City HSCP hosts childhood immunisations on behalf of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), which includes pre-school age and school-aged immunisations.

Young Scot along with NHS Inform have developed a video called Vaccines for Young People to help people understand more about school-aged immunisations. The video features Lynda Doherty, a NHSGGC Childhood Immunisation Nurse Coordinator being interviewed by two young people in S1 and S3 about the vaccinations offered within secondary school.

What’s at Stake - raising awareness of gambling harms

A new resource that raises awareness of gambling harms for people living in Glasgow is now available.

Gambling harms is an emerging public health issue and has been identified as a priority in Glasgow and at a national level. The resource, ‘What's at Stake: Glasgow's Stories of Gambling Harms and Recovery’, is a collection of fully anonymised composite stories and posters. These reflect the realities and experiences of gambling exposure, participation, risks and harms for people who live in Glasgow. 

Public Protection Bulletin - 20 February 2024

Public Protection Bulletin dated 20 February 2024 in relation to safeguarding adults and children.

Maximising Independence video launched

Our new Maximising Independence video shows how people and organisations are putting the MI approach into practice across the city.

Partnership Matters - January/February 2024

Our January/February edition features a message from our Chief Officer, Susanne Millar, where she talks about the significant financial challenge that our services face this coming year. The briefing also includes the launch of our new Maximising Independence video which showcases how people and organisations are putting the Maximising Independence approach into practice across the city.  You can read more about the UK’s first Safer Drug Consumption Facility where there is also a short video.

Public Protection Bulletin - 6 March 2024

Public Protection Bulletin dated 6 March 2024 in relation to safeguarding adults and children.

Michelle shortlisted for a Global Women in Healthcare Award

Huge congratulations to Michelle Guthrie, Health Improvement Senior, from the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Mental Health Improvement Team, hosted by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). Michelle was recently shortlisted for a national Global Women in Healthcare Award.