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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This update includes: digital triage is coming to NHSGGC’s emergency departments
Topics in this Core Brief: Report from the Health and Safety Forum.
Topics in this Core Brief: Let’s Talk About… M.00anaging Your Health: Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: 29 June 10am; The value our Armed Forces Community brings; Enjoy the heat safely – NHSGGC issues simple advice to help people stay safe and well; Celebrating HCSWs at the Annual Educational Event 2026; and Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI) Scotland survey.
Topics in this Core Brief: Nominations for the Excellence Awards 2026 are open; and Recognising and supporting our Armed Forces Community.
Topics in this Core Brief: New Turas learning resources to support eating disorder care; Recruitment for the Scottish Improvement Leader (ScIL) programme; NHSGGC celebrates the people powering research on Red4Research Day; Public Protection Service: New Public Protection training sessions; Glasgow City HSCP is leading the way in innovative mental health care; and NHSGGC AHP Staff Awards.
Topics in this Core Brief: Reduced Working Week (RWW) – Implementation Update; Building a safer workplace: Pharmacy Services; iMatter 2026 – You Said, We Did; Launch of new app to help meet the needs of patients with learning disabilities; and Equality & Diversity Event 10 August: Join the Conversation.
Topics in this Core Brief: Nominations for the Excellence Awards 2026 are open; National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day; HCSSA – Real Time Staffing and Risk Escalation QUIZ!; and Check if you’re due a test this Cervical Screening Awareness Week.
Topics in this Core Brief: Learner Pathway – LearnPro Module: NES – Prevention and Management of Occupational Exposure; Men’s Health Week (15 – 21 June); Playlist for Life – Enhancing Person-Centred Care; and Civility Saves Lives – Online Champions Training – 2026 Schedule.
This Core Brief includes: guidance and support for colleagues regarding immigration protests in Glasgow
Topics in this Core Brief:
• Primary Care Strategy Bulletin (June 2026)
• Supporting carers at work – a shared responsibility
• Public Protection Service: New Public Protection training sessions
• Equality & Diversity Event 10 August: Join the Conversation
• Thank you for your participation in the iMatter questionnaire
• Hardgate Road roadworks
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff Support: Mental Health and Financial Wellbeing.
Topics in this Core Brief: Carers week: 8 – 14 June; Conference highlights real-world impact of research and innovation across NHSGGC; Support available for staff with caring responsibilities; Be Part of Healing Arts Scotland 15-19 June 2026; and Hardgate Road roadworks.
Topics in this Core Brief: Excellence Awards 2026; Looking after yourself and others sessions – Wednesday 17 June 4.00pm; Update to GP to Prescribe Form on Portal; Carers Week 2026 – recognising and supporting carers in our workforce; and Referral to NHSGGC’s Control IT Plus programme helps Sharon reach remission.
Topics in this Core Brief:
- Nursing and Midwifery Strategy: Leading the Way Year 1 Celebration
- Flexible Working: Supporting Gender Equality, Safety and Wellbeing
- DATIX environmental category
Topics in this Core Brief: Importance of DATIX Submissions Following Fire Alarm Activations; Listening to our patients; and You can help us to make a digital difference in 2026/2027!
Topics in this Core Brief: NHSGGC – Information Asset Register – Reviewing Assets; Care Home Collaborative – June newsletter; LearnPro downtime – reminder; and Hardgate Road roadworks.
Topics in this Core Brief: Medical and Dental – Consultant Grade Discretionary Points Reminder; NHSGGC QI Network Event: Tuesday 30 June 2026 – 10.00am – 12.00noon; and The Living Laboratory Showcase.
Topics in this Core Brief: iMatter 2026 – You Said, We Did; Spiritual Care Service – Hours of availability; and Feedback Friday.
Topics in this Core Brief:
- Fire Safety: Electrical Devices and Vaping
- Updated: Treatment of VTE – LMWH (Low Molecular Weight Heparin) of choice switch to enoxaparin
- Pride Month 2026 – supporting our LGBTQ+ colleagues
- Drive a new electric or hybrid car with our Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
Topics in this Core Brief: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration update – information and support for staff; Registration open now for Realistic Medicine Annual Conference 2026; World No Tobacco Day: Sunday 31 May; and QEUH Roadworks: 1 – 16 June 2026.
Topics in this Core Brief: Policy Development Framework; Equality & Diversity Event 10 August: Join the conversation; and LearnPro downtime.
Topics in this Core Brief: New My Health website; iMatter 2026 – You Said, We Did; and New Public Protection Service Icon.
This issue of Core Brief includes: A summary of the NHSGGC Board Meeting held on Thursday 30 April.
Topics in this Core Brief:
Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin