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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 December 2020 (Daily update, 5.40pm)

COVID Vaccination.

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Core Brief 04 December 2020 (Daily update, 11am)

Message from Dr Jennifer Armstrong, Medical Director, Universal Credit and Stop the Pressure Worldwide Awareness Event.

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Core Brief 02 December 2020 (Daily update, 6.25pm)

Life on the Frontline – Debbie Barnett; For those who support student nurses – It’s TIME to TRANSITION to the new NMC roles; and Woodside Health Centre wins Glasgow institute for Architecture Design Award. 

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Core Brief 01 December 2020 (Daily update, 4.05pm)

Mass asymptomatic community testing for COVID-19; Remember to register for your flu vaccination; World AIDS Day; Bonus for health and social care staff; and Public Transport update.

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Core Brief 30 November 2020 (Daily update, 4.20pm)

This Core Brief includes a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, on Right Care, Right Place – new model of urgent care for Scotland.

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Core Brief 27 November 2020 (Daily update, 4.05pm)

Life on the Frontline, Additional flu sessions for non-clinical staff, National Wellbeing Hub and the Wellbeing Helpline,  Fire Safety

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Core brief 26 November 2020 (Daily update, 12noon)

Dr Beth White talks directly to nurses about COVID-19, Hillington Laundry – unsung heroes, Scottish COVID-19 infection prevention and control addendum for acute settings and Carers Rights Day and National Carers Awareness campaign.

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Core Brief 25 November 2020 (Daily update, 10.45am)

Power of Attorney Day (POA), Accessing Health Information – FairWarning and COVID-19 Risk Assessment – updated guidance.

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Core Brief 24 November 2020 (Daily update, 3.55pm)

Brexit – Apply to EU/EEA settlement scheme and Scottish Health Awards finalists

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Core Brief 23 November 2020 (Daily update, 3.25pm)

Update: University of Oxford and AstraZeneca vaccine trial, Managing COVID positive staff and staff contacts, Christmas and New Year pay arrangements and Therapists’ work “packs” a punch.

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Core Brief 20 November 2020 (Daily update, 3.30pm)

New COVID HR Support Team; Everyone Matters Pulse Survey; Scottish Health Award 2020, Public Transport Update

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Core Brief 19 November 2020 (Daily update, 5.15pm)

Travelling to Work – Restrictions, Shielding Letters; Working from Home; COVID Community Assessment Centres open and ready to provide vital care; New clinical trial launched for early treatment of COVID-19; R&D COVID Update: Promising arthritis drug for treating sickest COVID-19; and Speed matters for our health and wellbeing.

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Core Brief 18 November 2020 (Daily update, 4.05pm)

Have you had a flu vaccination yet?; Staff COVID-19 testing; and Long service badges.

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Core Brief 17 November 2020 (Chief Executive, 4.15pm)

This Core Brief includes a message from Jane Grant on today’s Tier 4 announcement.

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Core Brief 17 November 2020 (Chief Executive, 1.55pm)

Renfrewshire HSCP – Interim Chief Officer appointed.

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Core Brief 16 November 2020 (Daily update, 4.20pm)

Staff Mental Health & Wellbeing Support and Active Wards Receive Donation from Paths for All.

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Core Brief 13 November 2020 (Chief Executive, 3.05pm)

This issue contains a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, about the continuing high numbers of COVID cases and the welcome news of the development of a vaccine

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Core Brief 11 November 2020 (Daily update, 4.25pm)

COVID-19 isolation advice for households; Advanced Practice Week – 8-14 November 2020; NHSGGC achieves Living Wage Accreditation.

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Core Brief 10 November 2020 (Daily update, 2.50pm)

Staff COVID-19 testing; Social distancing in the workplace; NHSGGC statement on two HIS reports published today; and Child Protection update.

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Core Brief 06 November 2020 (Daily update, 4.50pm)

Health & Safety Forum, Child Health Protection Service

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Core Brief 05 November 2020 (Daily update, 3.05pm)

Social distancing in the workplace; National Wellbeing Hub; and Give & Go.

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Core Brief 04 November 2020 (Daily update, 3.35pm)

Workforce Strategy; Have you had your flu vaccination at your GP or local pharmacy?  Please let us know; and Making your R&R hubs safe, relaxing and enjoyable.

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Core Brief 03 November 2020 (Daily update, 5.40pm)

Social Distancing Travel; Active Clinical Referral Triage and Virtual Patient Management; and NHSGGC Modern Apprenticeship Celebration.

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Core Brief 02 November 2020 (Daily update, 11.55am)

Health & Safety Training – Take the opportunity to complete today! and Medical and Dental – Consultant Grade.