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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Today we celebrate World Kindness Day, and colleagues who were nominated by staff to be recognised:
- Angela Slaven, Community Staff Nurse, Inverclyde HSCP
- Angela Smith, Healthcare Support Worker, West CAMHS
- Carol McCartney, Specialist Pharmacy Technician, Gartnavel General
- Cheryl MacIver, Health Records Supervisor, Paisley Vaccination Centre
- Cheryll Hendry, Charge Nurse – Anaesthetics, Adult Theatres, QEUH
- Dawn Zuberi, Staff Nurse, Children and Families, RAH
- Ellie Burt, Staff Nurse, Rowanbank Clinic
- Gayle Harvey, Dental Nurse, East Dunbartonshire HSCP
- Karen Barrington, Practice Development Nurse Mental Health, GRI
- Mairi McDermid, Associate Chief Midwife
Topics in this Core Brief include: A video from William Edwards Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer on System Reset.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Remembrance (Armistice) Day; QEUH first in Scotland to introduce rapid point-of-care cardiac testing; Let’s talk about… webinar: Addressing Men’s Health; Let’s talk about Hand Hygiene Compliance and Observations; Reminder – applications close at the end of next week!; and Active Staff congratulate the winner of the annual survey prize draw.
Topics in this Core Brief include: GGC Medicines Update; Looking after yourself and others – session next week; Let’s talk Practice Education!; Care Home Collaborative – November newsletter; and Active Wards Week: 10 – 14 November 2025.
This message from the Chief Executive congratulates NHSGGC and GCHSCP winners at Scotland’s Health Awards.
In this edition of the Interface Care update, we talk about progress and plans for escalation and decompression, and new opportunities to join the team.
Topics included in this Core Brief include: Get Ready for System Reset.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Everyone has a role to play in risk management: new guidance for managers and staff; Medical Director visit to the GP Out of Hours service; Collaborative Conversations: Shaping Our Learning Culture Together; Support for staff affected by national and international events; Join the Adora Digital Health pilot webinar this Friday 7 November; Discover Values Based Reflective Practice (VBRP)® as part of World Kindness Day; and Catch Your Breath – International Stress Awareness Week (3–7 November 2025).
Topics in this Core Brief include: Visit from Scotland’s First Minister; Understanding the spectrum of Gender Based Violence and taking action; Supporting our Armed Forces Community within the Workforce; Catch Your Breath – International Stress Awareness Week (3 – 7 November 2025); and Training opportunity – Introduction to Health Literacy – 10 November 2025.
This issue of Core Brief details information from the October 2025 meeting of the NHS Board health on Thursday 30 October.
Topics in this Core Brief include:
• Data Security Spotlight – Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
• NHSGGC takes over hospital unit after successful conclusion of PFI agreement
• Catch Your Breath – International Stress Awareness Week (3 – 7 November 2025)
• Have you signed up for the menopause support app yet?
• Active staff new classes – registration now open
South sector colleagues at the GGH, New Victoria ACH and QEUH highlight challenges, successes, and innovation in this Board Member visit Core Brief
In this issue Jann gives a Staff Shoutout to our Care Opinion heroes including: NICU at Princess Royal Maternity; The Beatson; Respiratory Medicine at Gartnavel General; Ward 39 at GRI; Dermatology at RAH; Community Diabetes Specialist Team – Inverclyde Centre for Independent Living at Inverclyde HSCP.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; Six Week Kindness Challenge: Week 5 – Taking kindness online (virtual and remote); Looking after yourself and others – session next week; The Infection Prevention and Control Quality Improvement Network Newsletter (IPCQIN); and Peer Support training – upcoming dates.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Be aware of Remote Access Cyber Attacks; Recognising Workplace Learning: Band 5 – updates; and Catch Your Breath – International Stress Awareness Week (3–7 November 2025).
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Suspicious Communications; New Adverse Weather FAQs published; Staff Money Worries Support Campaign 2025; and Infection Prevention and Control Awareness Week.
In this issue Jann gives a Staff Shoutout celebrating NHSGGC colleagues who have recently won awards for their fantastic work.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Confidentiality; Congratulations to the team at Parkhead Hub, named Public Sector Project of the Year!; New pilot: perimenopause and menopause support app for NHSGGC staff; Six Week Kindness Challenge: Week 4 – Focus on your own wellbeing; NHS Glasgow Clinical Research Facility shares update on upcoming health studies; Infection Prevention and Control Awareness Week; and Active Staff – save the date.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Multi Factor Authentication (MFA); Help us boost Realistic Medicine training; Action: Update LearnPro profiles; and Infection Prevention and Control Week: Meet Norovirus, the Winter Vomiting Bug.
In this edition of the Interface Care update, we dive into more opportunities to join the team, welcome new recruits, and get you up to speed on our next Hackathon.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; Price Revision at Catering Outlets – November 2025; Pharmacy Technician Day: Tuesday 21 October 2025; and NHSGGC AHP Staff Census.
This Core Brief is our monthly Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Be aware of Remote Access Cyber Attacks; Help shape the future of TrakCare – Complete the TrakCare Advance Questionnaire; Get ready for Infection Prevention and Control Awareness Week!; and Quality Strategy Newsletter.
This message from NHSGGC Board Chair, Dr Lesley Thomson KC, speaks of a recent visit to the QEUH highlighting the fantastic work of teams across ED, MIU, IAU and ENT