Core Brief

Hospital visiting arrangements; Social Distancing Reminder; and eHealth – eHelp Portal.

Infection Prevention and Control reminder; Visiting arrangements; Important transport messages – NHS Louisa Jordan and Clyde Tunnel; and Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19 – update.

In this issue Jane Grant talks about our staff excellence awards, HEPMA, the conclusion of our vaccinations at The Hydro and thanks staff for their continued support.

EU Settlement Scheme – late applications; Pride pin badges; and Social Distancing Travel.

Life on the Frontline – Jac Ross; Updates to Care Homes and Community Health & Care COVID-19 & Acute setting Addendum; and Working and Retirement Options under the NHS Pension 1995 Scheme.

It’s time to nominate in the NHSGGC Excellence Awards; NHS Global Citizenship – case study; GRI recognised with Golden Hip Award for excellence in patient care; and Professor Tara – my patients won’t let it go to my head.

In this issue Jane talks about: The challenges facing Health Boards, the vaccine programme, iMatter coming soon, QEUH marks it’s 6th anniversary and the NHS is awarded the George Cross.

NHS Global Citizenship; HEPMA tots up one million doses; and Important Reminder – Stay Safe during COVID-19.

COVID Absence Reminder – Self Isolation / Lateral Flow Testing / SSTS; Health and Safety – Important Notice; Care Opinion Star Responder; and Pride Badge Requests.

Life on the Frontline – Paula McMahon; eHealth – eHelp Portal; World-famous artist says thank you to NHSGGC staff with stunning butterfly rainbow print; and Social Distancing – Remember to adhere to Maximum Occupancy.

Life on the Frontline, Diversity data can make a difference and Black and minority ethnic staff and COVID-19

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Interim Chief Officer for Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership appointed

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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