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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 04 October 2021 (Daily update, 5.40pm)

Get ready for COP26; M8 Kingston Bridge Roadworks; Scottish Health Awards: vote now for the People’s Choice Award; and Challenge Poverty Week – 4-10 October.

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Core Brief 01 October 2021 (Chief Executive, 11.15am)

In this edition Jane talks about: Another challenging week and we are beginning to see COVID cases decrease, thank you to our Care Home and Care at Home staff and anti-vax campaigners targeting schools.

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Core Brief 30 September 2021 (Daily update, 12.55pm)

Monthly Fire Safety Audits; Health and Safety Training for September; Microsoft Office 365 – M365; and Physical Distancing Risk Assessment Process.

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Core Brief 29 September 2021 (Daily update,12.30pm)

TrakCare T2021 Order Communication – Training & Support; Health and Safety Important Notice – FFP3 – Alpha Solway H-3 mask; Moving Pharmacy Forward; and Webinar Series on Management of Frail Older Adults.

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Core Brief 28 September 2021 (Daily update, 2.40pm)

Lateral flow testing, Health and Safety Training for September, eESS and Scottish Health Awards: Vote now for the People’s Choice Award

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Core Brief 24 September 2021 (Chief Executive, 11.35am)

In this issue Jane talks about: Public Inquiry in the media, the latest phase of the vaccination programme, flu and COVID boosters start next week and the portal is open for registration.

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Core Brief 23 September 2021 (Daily update, 5.25pm)

iMatter 2021 – last few days;  iMatter 2021 – Doctors and Dentist in Training; National Eye Healthcare Week – 20-26 September; Organ Donation week; Falls Prevention Week; Glasgow City Youth Health Service; and Scottish Hospitals Public Inquiry staff email.

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Core Brief 22 September 2021 (Daily update, 12.15pm)

Get Ready for Medicine programme; Medical and Dental – Consultant Grade; BME Staff Network Facebook; and Staying Safe during COVID-19.

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Core Brief 21 September 2021 (Daily update, 2.40pm)

Staff Vaccination Update; World Alzheimer Day – 21 September 2021; Falls Awareness Week – 20-26 September; Physical Distancing; Scottish Hospitals Public Inquiry staff email & Climate Week Survey.

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Core Brief 20 September 2021 (Chief Executive, 5.10pm)

In this issue Jane talks about Scottish Hospitals Public Inquiry which began in August last year, as the first session to hear oral evidence begins today.

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Core Brief 20 September 2021 (Daily update,12.35pm)

iMatter 2021 – every voice matters; Training for Cascade Trainers for the Freestyle Glucose & Ketone meters; Organ and Tissue Donation Week; Travel update; and Health and Safety Training for September.

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Core Brief 17 September 2021 (Chief Executive, 6.30pm)

In this Brief Jane talks about: How we continue to face significant challenges, the launch a four week radio campaign and the rollout of COVID vaccine.

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Core Brief 16 September 2021 (Daily update, 5.55pm)

Update to Scanning Process for DNA CPR forms; Homeless Health and Asylum Service finalist in Scottish Health Awards, People’s Choice Awards; Sustainability is more than Climate Week; September Payroll Cut-Off Date – eESS Downtime; and Your Hospital Live Arts Events.

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Core Brief 14 September 2021 (Daily update, 5.50pm)

Let’s keep things Flowing; Face coverings for visitors – reminder of current guidance; Health and Safety Training for September; Growing our Great Community – NHSGGC BME Staff Network; and Scotland’s Climate Week.

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Core Brief 15 September 2021 (Daily update, 3.10pm)

Let’s keep things flowing; iMatter 2021 – every voice matters; Physical Distancing Update; Special recognition for Ward 3B at RHC; NHSGGC testing lab reaches major milestone in fight against COVID; and Climate Week: NHSGGC embracing ‘green’ health and wellbeing.

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Core Brief 13 September 2021 (Chief Executive, 4.45pm)

In this issue Jane Grant talks about Scotland’s Climate Week and the importance of environmental issues which will be with us long after COVID-19.

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Core Brief 13 September 2021 (Daily update, 1.15pm)

Flying Start Signifier Badges; HR SAU COVID Absence Reminder; New NHSGGC website coming soon!; Climate Week – Get Ready for COP26; and Forgotten corner of RAH to be transformed into environmental gem for the whole community.

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Core Brief 10 September 2021 (Chief Executive, 2.45pm)

In this brief Jane talks about making necessary changes to support staff to respond to the current challenges, including bringing on board 600 newly qualified nurses ahead of schedule.

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Core Brief 09 September 2021 (Daily update, 11.50am)

Updated Guidance for Qualitative (Hood) Face Fit Testing (FFT); Infection Prevention and Control Quality Improvement Network Newsletter (IPCQIN); Statutory Mandatory Training; NHSGGC LGBTQ+ Forum and GJ LGBT+ Staff Forum; and September Payroll Cut-Off Date – eESS Downtime.

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Core Brief 08 September 2021 (Daily update, 3.40pm)

Social Distancing Update; Prosthetists and Orthotists Awareness Day; Glasgow Clinical Research Facility shortlisted for student placement award; and Policy Update – Health and Safety.

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Core Brief 07 September 2021 (Chief Executive, 2.30pm)

In this Core Brief Jane talks about the steps being taken to address the considerable challenges we are facing due to the combined issues of increasing Covid admissions, staff absence and rising emergency attendances.

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Core Brief 07 September 2021 (Daily update, 12.35pm)

Person Centred Virtual Visiting update; Scottish Public Pensions Agency – Scottish NHS Circular 2021-07 – Annual Benefit Statements 2021; and Active Staff.

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

Health and Safety Training for September; iMatter 2021 – every voice matters; Life on the Frontline – Sharon Fitzpatrick; Deaf Mental Health Peer Support Worker; and Alternative pathways transforming dental care of children.

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Core Brief 03 September 2021 (Chief Executive, 3.15pm)

In this issue Jane talks about: The rise in COVID cases, social media criticism for our GPs and pharmacy staff, the Global Climate Change Conference coming to Glasgow and the great response to the call for nominations in the Excellence Awards.