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Core Brief

Core Brief is our regular employee update and provides important updates across a variety of topics, ranging from operational and site specific information, through to messages for our staff from our Chief Executive.

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Core Brief 24 August 2021 (Daily update, 4.10pm)

Mental Health Check In; Responding to current pressures; Message from MTC Clinical Leads; Hospital PFI car park in Glasgow bought out; and Data Breaches.

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Core Brief 23 August 2021 (Daily update, 4.40pm)

iMatter – Cohort Two goes live today!; Frances McLinden, South Sector Director continues to introduce the Major Trauma Centre and team and Statutory/Mandatory Training important message.

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Core Brief 20 August 2021 (Chief Executive, 5.40pm)

In this issue Jane talks about: COVID remobilisation, Women’s Health Strategy launched, iMatter uptake in Cohort One, Mental Health Check in and the Excellence Awards.

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Core Brief 19 August 2021 (Daily update, 3.30pm)

Excellence Awards – last chance to get your nominations in! Frances McLinden, South Sector Director introduces the Major Trauma Centre and team, Fire is everyone’s business and Social Distancing.

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Core Brief 18 August 2021 (Board Meeting)

Board Meeting round-up – The issues considered by the Board included an update on our COVID-19 response, our remobilisation plan, an update on QEUH and RHC, public health screening and the regular report on infection control. The Board also scrutinised the latest performance and finance reports.

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Core Brief 17 August 2021 (Daily update, 10.30am)

Mental Health Check in, Life on the Frontline – Lauren Afzal, Family Nurse and Excellence Awards – Closing date 20 August.

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Core Brief 16 August 2021 (Daily update, 5.30pm)

iMatter – survey now live; Robot assisted surgery helping to boost outcomes for patients and Scottish Health Awards 2021 – closing date 26 August.

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Core Brief 13 August 2021 (Chief Executive, 11am)

In this issue Jane talks about: Challenging conditions in our EDs, vaccination clinics offering the Pfizer COVID vaccine to people aged 16 and 17, guidance concerning COVID-19 restrictions and lateral flow testing.

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Core Brief 12 August 2021 (Daily update, 2.15pm)

This issue of Core brief gives details of the West of Scotland Major Trauma Network which is launching the opening of the Major Trauma Centres at the QEUH and RHC on 30 August.

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Core Brief 11 August 2021 (Daily update, 12.30pm)

COVID close contact text message scam; New Resource on National Wellbeing Hub; eHelp Portal; and Making your R&R hubs safe, relaxing and enjoyable.

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Core Brief 10 August 2021 (Daily update, 2.20pm)

Mental Health Check In; Active Staff; Mental Health in the Workplace and Social Distancing competition.

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Core Brief 09 August 2021 (Daily update, 1.55pm)

iMatter – Message from Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development; First Minister visits vaccination centre; Staff Disability Forum; and Transport update.

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Core Brief 06 August 2021 (Daily update, 3.55pm)

Visiting update – Test and Protect Visitor contact details and Social Distancing update.

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Core Brief 06 August 2021 (Daily update, 12.10pm)

Visiting arrangements,  Realistic Medicine in action, Statutory Mandatory Training and ward 3B RHC needs your support – voting closes at midnight!

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Core Brief 05 August 2021 (Daily update, 11.30am)

Message from Jennifer Armstrong, Medical Director – Lateral Flow Testing; Work Locations and NHSGGC Arrangements; and Stay COVID Safe.

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Core Brief 04 August 2021 (Daily update, 2.20pm)

Staff Listening Service; Cycle to Work Day – 5 August; and Health and Safety message – Monitoring COVID control measures.

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Core Brief 03 August 2021 (Daily update, 12.45pm)

It’s time to celebrate by nominating your colleagues for an Excellence Award; Cycle to Work Day – 5 August; and Scotland’s Covid Memorial workshops.

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Core Brief 02 August 2021 (Daily update, 4.05pm)

Maximising iMatter; GGC Medicines Update; and Social Distancing – Remember to adhere to Maximum Occupancy.

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Core Brief 30 July 2021 (Daily update, 3.30pm)

Self-Isolation Exemption for Health and Social Care Workers and Message from Health and Safety – Monitoring COVID control measures.

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Core Brief 30 July 2021 (Chief Executive, 9am)

In this issue Jane talks about: The establishment of a West of Scotland regional trauma network, Mental Health Check In and she welcomes the FY1s to NHSGGC.

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Core Brief 29 July 2021 (Daily update,11.15am)

Mental Health Check In – Summer 2021 and Message from Health and Safety – Social Distancing reminder.

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Core Brief 28 July 2021 (Daily update, 3.05pm)

Medical training partnership announced in Glasgow and Social Distancing Champions.

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Core Brief 27 July 2021 (Daily update, 5.05pm)

Interim health and social care chief appointed.

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Core Brief 26 July 2021 (Daily update, 2.25pm)

Message from Anne MacPherson – iMatter 2021, Growing our Great Community, Greenspace and art projects brings new life to Leverndale Hospital and COVID-19 – Protect yourself and others.