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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 05 July 2021 (Daily update, 1.30pm)

Scottish COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Addendum; Hospital Visiting Reminder; The George Cross awarded to the NHS and New doctors take their oath after a final year.

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Core Brief 01 July 2021 (Daily update, 2.50pm)

COVID Related Absence – Reminder; Statutory/Mandatory Training – Important message; Phone call attacks: you are the best line of defence; and Your Hospital Live Arts Events.

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Core Brief 01 July 2021 (Chief Executive, 8am)

In this issue Jane talks about the GRI named as the top hospital in Scotland; our remobilisation plan; de-escalated from Level Four to Level Two; GP Out Of Hours; and  Scottish Government widening access to the COVID-19 vaccination portal.

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Core Brief 30 June 2021 (Board Meeting, 10am)

Board Meeting round up – this issue details an update from the June Board Meeting held on Tuesday 29 June 2021. Topics include: Chairman and Chief Executive’s Reports; Remobilisation Plan 2021-22; COVID-19 update; QEUH/RHC Update; and Finance update.

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Core Brief 29 June 2021 (Daily update, 12.15pm)

Lateral Flow Testing – ePortal Improvements; NHSGGC Flying Start Portal – Support Sessions – NEW DATES; Climate Ready Clyde Adaptation Strategy Launch: 29 June; and Social Distancing competition.

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Core Brief 28 June 2021 (Daily update, 2.55pm)

FFP3 Important Update for 3M 1873V+ users; Final chance to apply for EU Settled Status; and Glasgow Royal Infirmary named as Scotland’s best hospital.

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Core Brief 25 June 2021 (Daily update, 1.15pm)

Interim Chief Officer for Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership appointed

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Core Brief 25 June 2021 (Daily update, 10.10am)

Pride in GRI, Public Health Scotland Research – Maternity Services, Expenses – change to email address and Making your R&R Hubs, safe, relaxing and enjoyable.

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Core Brief 24 June 2021 (Chief Executive, 10.45am)

In this message Jane Grant talks about the launch of the Scottish Health Awards and the importance of staff being able to speak up when things are not working as they should.

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Core Brief 23 June 2021 (Daily update, 12.55pm)

Second dose vaccination for staff; What Matters To You Day success; Scotland’s Covid Memorial invitation to write an ‘ I remember’; and Important Reminder – Stay Safe during COVID-19.

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Core Brief 22 June 2021 (Daily update, 1.15pm)

Pride month celebrations at GRI; Supporting Primary Care colleagues; Growing our Great Community – share your views; and Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19.

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Core Brief 21 June 2021 (Daily update, 1.25pm)

PHEONIx project brings hope to homeless people; Glasgow-based digital healthcare service Dynamic Scot wins award; and Health Needs Assessment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Non-binary People in Scotland.

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Core Brief 18 June 2021 (Daily update, 3.15pm)

Quality Improvement South Sector Awards, Sustainable Glasgow and NHS Golf Classic – 13 September 2021

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Core Brief 17 June 2021 (Daily update, 2.15pm)

Information for deaf or hearing impaired patients; Person-Centred Care Webinars; Social Distancing in the Workplace – Stay COVID safe; and Today is International Clean Air Day.

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Core Brief 17 June 2021 (Daily update, 11.30am)

Inverclyde Chief Officer appointed as Chief Executive, Inverclyde Council.

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Core Brief 16 June 2021 (Daily update, 5.05pm)

New Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Humza Yousaf visits GRI; Social Distancing Champion talks about her experience; and International Clean Air Day.

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Core Brief 15 June 2021 (Daily update, 3.40pm)

Person-Centred Care Planning Survey – Reminder; Credentials Compromise; and 17 June is International Clean Air Day.

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Core Brief 15 June 2021 (Chief Executive, 10.55am)

In this Brief Jane talks about: The Queen’s Birthday Honours, last week marked six months since we administered our first COVID vaccination, What Matters to You Day and the launch of the Pride Pledge and Badge.

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Core Brief 14 June 2021 (Daily update, 1.55pm)

Pay Award, Will you take the NHSScotland Pride Pledge?, eESS – Proxy Users/Data Breaches and Message from Health and Safety – Face Fit Testing

 

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Core Brief 11 June 2021 (Daily update, 12.25pm)

Lateral Flow Test Kits, What Matters To You Day?, Carers Week, Remember to adhere to maximum occupancy and Refugee Week 14-20 June – Film and discussion.

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Core Brief 10 June 2021 (Daily update, 2.30pm)

Carers Week – Carers in the workforce, Child Safety Week, Evaluating COVID-19 vaccine boosters and NHS Credit Union.

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Core Brief 09 June 2021 (Daily update, 1.50pm)

What Matters To You Day 2021, Return to standard car parking arrangements, Pride Month – Eyes down for your first number, it’s Bingo! and Statutory/Mandatory Training.

 

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Core Brief 08 June 2021 (Daily update, 12.10pm)

COVID-19 vaccination rollout – biggest in history! What Matters To You Day – Spotlight IRH Pharmacy and RAH Neonatal Unit receives Unicef accreditation.

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Core Brief 07 June 2021 (Chief Executive, 4.40pm)

In this edition Jane talks about: Carers Week, Dietitians Week, vaccination drop in clinics, #MyJagMatters social media campaign and announces the winners of this year’s UNISON & Unite Modern Apprentice of the Year Award.