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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 – 14 June 2024 (Chief Executive, 3.40pm)

In this issue Jane talks about: the national NHS Scotland event, Diabetes Week, the four-week spring ‘walk the world’ challenge, Mental Health Awareness Month & patient feedback regarding the Vale of Leven Hospital’s Medical Assessment Unit (MAU).

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Core Brief – 13 June 2024 (Daily update, 10.25am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Showcasing our staff, Help cut down on waste with reusable food and drink containers at QEUH, Medical and Dental – Consultant Grade Discretionary Points, Quality Strategy newsletter & Active Staff spring walking challenge thanks.

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Core Brief – 12 June 2024 (Daily update, 5.00pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Listening to our patients.

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Core Brief – 11 June 2024 (Daily update, 11.20am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Staff Health Strategy update.

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Core Brief – 10 June 2024 (Daily update, 11.40am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Showcasing our staff; Diabetes Week; Reduced Working Week – update FAQs; and Renfrew Road roadworks from 12 June 2024.

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Core Brief – 7 June 2024 (Chief Executive, 11.45am)

In this issue Jane talks about: an unannounced visit from Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Volunteer Week, Staff Governance Committee visited the Human Resources and Organisational Development team at West Glasgow ACH, we also celebrated ‘What Matters to You’ day, the commemoration the anniversary of D-Day and finally, some great feedback regarding the teams at the GRI.

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Core Brief – 6 June 2024 (Daily update, 11.15am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Multi Factor Authentication (MFA); What Matters to You? Day – 6 June; Showcasing our staff; Patient feedback and involvement Lunchtime Learning Sessions – New dates announced!; and Medical Peer Support Hub.

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Core Brief – 5 June 2024 (Daily update, 1.35pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; Showcasing our staff; NHS inform – please share your views; Carers Week (10-16 June 2024); and Renfrew Road roadworks from 10 June 2024.

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Core Brief – 4 June 2024 (Daily update, 3.30pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Be aware of Remote Access Cyber Attacks; and Highlight report from the Health and Safety Forum.

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Core Brief – 4 June 2024 (Daily update, 10.40am)

Topics in this Core Brief: East Dunbartonshire HSCP Chief Officer appointed as Chief Executive, Stirling Council.

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Core Brief – 3 June 2024 (Daily update, 1.35pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Suspicious Communications; Showcasing our staff; What Matters to you 2024 – Andy’s Story; and Volunteers Week 2024.

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Core Brief – 31 May 2024 (Chief Executive, 2.30pm)

In this issue Jane talks about: congratulations go to all the winners from last night’s Celebrating Success Staff Awards, iMatter staff engagement survey remains open, Dementia Awareness Week & finally, some fantastic person-centred care from the Lomond Ward at the Vale of Leven Hospital.

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Core Brief – 31 May 2024 (Daily update, 12noon)

Topics in this Core Brief: Celebrating Success Award winners 2024

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Core Brief – 30 May 2024 (Daily update, 11.05am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Confidentiality; Celebrating Success; Fair Work Principles survey; Dementia Awareness Week 2024: Focus on Allied Health Professionals; and Looking after yourself and others.

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Core Brief – 29 May 2024 (Daily update, 11.30am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) and Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin.

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Core Brief – 28 May 2024 (Daily update, 11.00am)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; iMatter 2024 – every voice matters; Support for staff affected by international events; NHSGGC Quality Improvement (QI) Network Event; and What Matters to You? 2024 Mini Seminar Programme.

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Core Brief – 27 May 2024 (Daily update, 12.45pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Be aware of Remote Access Cyber Attacks; Staff Awards 2024; Election Guidance; GGC Medicines update; and Dementia Awareness Week.

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Core Brief – 24 May 2024 (Chief Executive, 3.45pm)

In this issue Jane talks about: the general election on 4 July, the recent cyber-attack on another Health Board in Scotland has highlighted the importance of having robust cyber security, congratulations go to  all 11 Primary Care Support nurses who have been recognised by the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland, Royal College of Nursing Awards, the annual St Mungo’s Awards Research Symposium, spotlight on the fantastic, cutting-edge work going on within our National Spinal Injuries Unit at the QEUH, administration awards held last week & feedback from the Orthopaedics team at the QEUH.

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Core Brief – 22 May 2024 (Daily update, 2.00pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Suspicious Communications; Changes to COVID testing guidance; New to NHSGGC? Let us know more about your experience; Watch Your Waste; What Matters to You? 2024, Mini Seminar Programme; and The Infection Prevention and Control Quality Improvement Network Newsletter (IPCQIN).

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Core Brief – 21 May 2024 (Daily update, 2.45pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Confidentiality and Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act overview.

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Core Brief – 20 May 2024 (Daily update, 3.20pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Chief Executive to retire after 41 years’ service to NHS.

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Core Brief – 20 May 2024 (Daily update, 2.30pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: The Infected Blood Inquiry.

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Core Brief – 20 May 2024 (Daily update, 12.40pm)

Topics in this Core Brief: Data Security Spotlight – Multi Factor Authentication (MFA); Staff Awards 2024; Final Act of Care Policy replaces Last Offices Policy; Let’s talk about… Staff Wellbeing Webinars; and ScotRail peak time fare removal.

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Core Brief – 17 May 2024 (Chief Executive, 12noon)

In this issue Jane talks about: thanking all the staff at Dumbarton Joint Hospital for welcoming me on a visit with West Dunbartonshire HSCP Chief Officer, Celebrating Success Awards, Renfrewshire HSCP local Awards, Mental Health Awareness Week & some positive feedback from the Quit Your Way service and specifically, Health Improvement Practitioner Louise Logue.