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Central Hub is a dedicated resource. The service is available to all who live, visit and work in Care Homes across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
We support Care Home teams across greater Glasgow and Clyde to build capacity for Quality Improvement. We also co-develop/design QI Projects and deliver training for Scottish Improvement Foundation Skills programme (SIFs).
Our CHC Lecturer Practitioner (LP) supports the governance and education of Care Home Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) employed by Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) and independent Care Homes. We support ANPs Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through sessions in clinical practice, leadership, facilitation of learning, evidence research and development.
We offer support to care homes to encourage movement in all aspects of a resident’s daily life. We facilitate a Meaningful Activity Network NHSGGC where care staff support each other, share ideas and share ‘good news stories’. We collaborate with care homes to develop quality improvement projects to promote physical activity for care home residents. We can help you access useful resources.
In partnership with care homes across Greater Glasgow and Clyde, we will translate the national strategic vision for dementia care. This vision stems from Scotland’s National Dementia Strategies and the Promoting Excellence Framework. Formal evidence-based training on dementia care is offered, as well as delirium prevention and early intervention training sessions. Furthermore, a number of quality improvement projects are ongoing to enhance practice and transform the experience of care home life for people living with dementia.
We can offer Dementia Friendly Environment assessments which support care homes in making their environments as dementia friendly as possible on request via our contact form.
Poole Activity Level (PAL) training is also available on request via our contact form. Poole Activity Training (PAL) is a meaningful activity programme, developed for people living with cognitive impairment and dementia. Using the PAL holistic tool, we can establish what point the person is. This can help staff and residents identify activities which will be most suited to residents. The aim of this is to ensure that all residents can participate in activities, regardless where they are in their dementia journey
The team provides holistic support for the nutritional wellbeing of residents. We assist the rollout of the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) and GGC local pathway for management (MUST Step 5). Also on offer are training resources which cover IDDSI guidelines, dysphagia management, food fortification, diabetes, weight management, mealtime experiences and documentation training to support food and fluid charts. We support FFN QI projects.
Our IPC Team provide advice and support aligned to the sector specific Care Home IPC Manual and aimed at supporting the local application of IPC practice within the home. The team offer training resources based on the ten elements of standard infection control precautions and developed to compliment education already available to staff as well as signposting to national IPC training resources. The team are always interested to hear of IPC innovations and are keen to work in collaboration with care homes where IPC projects or small tests of change are being considered.This is a placeholder tab content. It is important to have the necessary information in the block, but at this stage, it is just a placeholder to help you visualise how the content is displayed. Feel free to edit this with your actual content.
The CHC Palliative Care Nurse Specialist offers advice, support and education, on all aspects of palliative care, to care home teams across NHSGGC. Available to guide, support and collaborate with care home colleagues on palliative care related quality improvement projects, we are a care home community team resource that promote the delivery of high standards of holistic palliative care for the care home community.
We are centering quality conversations about “What Matters To You?” for residents and staff of care homes across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We can help you share your ‘good news stories’ about meaningful activity and are keen to celebrate your success!This is a placeholder tab content. It is important to have the necessary information in the block, but at this stage, it is just a placeholder to help you visualise how the content is displayed. Feel free to edit this with your actual content.
We offer guidance and support for pressure ulcer prevention, wound care and skin tear education. Analysis of training requirements, help meeting recommendations post-inspections and guidance with the implementation of tissue viability quality improvement projects are also available.
Glasgow City Care Home Nursing Team is a dedicated resource for care homes within Glasgow City
The team includes, Team Lead, Practice Development Nurses (PDNs), Registered Nurses, Care Home Liaison Nurses (CHLNs) and Care Home Support Workers.
The team can be accessed by contacting your Care Home Liaison Nurse(CHLN) or Practice Development Nurse (PDN) aligned to your Care Home.
Alternatively, email us on ggc.chlnreferral@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
HUB 5 is a dedicated nursing team which includes, Nurse Team Lead, Registered Nurses and Care Home Support Workers. The team works in partnership with care homes across East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire.
We support the specialists in our Central Hub to deliver sessions on:
We encourage requests from care home teams, and engage with other services and partner organisations to design peer-to-peer support and learning opportunities for Nursing and Care Support Staff, across a range of issues including
Your views can help shape the Care Home Collaborative.
WMTY day is an annual event which is recognised and celebrated internationally. On this day, more than any other, there is a focus on raising awareness of having conversations with care home residents and staff that help to build connections and improve outcomes for the person:
Read a selection of WMTY Activities and stories from staff, residents and families below.
On this page there are some examples of Collaborative Conversations that have taken place across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
We believe that every staff member, resident and family member have a unique story to tell. These stories are powerful tools that guide us in developing person centred approaches that improve outcomes for people living, visiting and working in care homes.
To ensure we capture and share these meaningful experiences, we have established a dedicated section on our website. This platform serves as a safe space for residents, family members and staff to contribute their stories, insights and positive moments.
1. Enhancing Quality of Care: By actively listening to the voices of residents and their families, we gain invaluable insight into their preferences, needs, and concerns. This enables us to tailor care plans and services to meet their individual requirements effectively.
2. Building Trust and Connection: Openly engaging with residents and their families fosters trust, strengthens relationships, and promotes a sense of belonging. By valuing experiences, we create an environment where everyone feels heard and respected.
3. Continuous Improvement: Staff, resident and family feedback is a catalyst for improvement and by promoting participation, you can identify areas where you excel and areas that require enhancement, allowing you to continuously evolve and provide the highest level of care possible.
By sharing your story with us, you have the opportunity to inspire others, create connections, and help us shape a better care experience for everyone involved. Your story might highlight the impact of best practice, compassionate care, celebrate a personal achievement, or simply express gratitude for the way support was received.
1. Download and complete the template with brief details
2. Craft your story, ensuring to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
3. Submit your story by Email: ggc.chccontact@ggc.scot.nhs.uk , and let your voice be heard!
Remember, your story matters, and when shared, it has the power to touch the hearts of others and inspire positive change. Together, we can create an environment that truly reflects the needs and desires of our residents and their families.
Thank you for being an essential part of our care community. We look forward to hearing your story and continuing our journey towards exceptional care.
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Help your care home to get involved with our Meaningful Activity Network where care homes across Greater Glasgow and Clyde support each other and share ideas, including information and resources which can enhance the provision of meaningful and purposeful activities for the residents.
If you would like to get involved please join our mailing list.
Further information to follow.
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The ACP Programme have a range of training opportunities which are free and open to all.
Visit the training hub for more information.
Please click below to access video resources from the Care Home Pharmacy Services team.
Recording of training session on topic of UTI’s in Care Home residents
Please click here to access the Care Home Winter Pack 2023/2024.
The Care Inspectorate provides a helpful resource for promoting continence for people living with dementia and long term conditions.
SIGN 167 Care of deteriorating patients a national clinical guideline.
A series of 5 posters aimed at care home staff and carers to highlight simple measures that can help reduce the risk of residents falling.
GGC care homes should receive a hard copy of each of the posters. Further copies can be ordered from the medical illustrations department. Email: medical.illustrationgri@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Telephone 0141 211 8580
Please click here to access educational videos for care home staff on the reduction and management of resident falls.
Standard Infection Control Precautions or SICPs are the basic infection prevention and control measure used to reduce the risk of transmitting infectious agents from known and unknown sources of infection. SICPs should be used by all staff, in all care settings, at all times, for all residents to ensure the safety of those being cared for as well as staff and visitors to the home.
There are 10 SICPs. For more information on SICPs please Care Home specific section of the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual.
For more information visit section 1 Chapter 1 of the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual
The most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of infection in a care home is carry out hand hygiene. Hand hygiene can be carried out using soap and water or alcohol based hand rub (ABHR).
For more information visit section 2 Chapter 1 of the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual
For more information visit section 3 Chapter 1 of the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual
For more information visit section 4 Chapter 1 of the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual
For more information visit section 5 Chapter 1 of the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual
For more information visit section 6 Chapter 1 of the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual
Handling Infectious Linen poster
For more information visit section 7 Chapter 1 of the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual
For more information visit section 8 Chapter 1 of the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual
For more information visit section 9 Chapter 1 of the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control
For more information visit section 10 Chapter 1 of the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control
In certain circumstances using Standard Infection Control Precautions (also known as SICPs) won’t be enough to stop an infection spreading and you will need to use some extra precautions. These extra precautions are Transmission Based Precautions, or TBPs.
TBPs should be used if a resident has a suspected or known infection.
Please see below for a series of two short videos developed for staff wishing to refresh their knowledge of TBPs.
Transmission Based Precautions (TBPs) Video 1
Transmission Based Precautions (TBPs) Video 2
For more information on TBPs please see the care home specific section of the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual.
For more information on SCIPS access the Preventing Infection in Social Care Settings app released by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI).
The app has been developed for staff in settings such as care homes with a view to enabling easy access to infection prevention and control guidance.
Welcome to the Care Home Learning Forum Resource pages.
You can find information on future meetings and registration on our Learning Opportunities page.
Care About Physical Activity programme is an improvement programme lead by the Care Inspectorate it can be used to support physical activity in different ways.
Paths for all is a Scottish Charity. Their vision: Scotland is a walking nation. Everyone has the opportunity ti be active everyday, creating a happier, healthier and greener Scotland. They support healthcare staff to deliver walking activities, combined with Strength and Balance, to residents, patients and clients in care settings.
Age UK Wellbeing for older people’s groups and organisations.
Scottish Ballet Duet is a series of three 10-minute films and two 12-minute audio recordings specially designed for people with reduced mobility to move together with their companions or carers. As with all SB Health materials, SB Duet can also be enjoyed on your own.
This information can be helpful for use of a Miami J Collar following a stable neck injury or fracture where the patient is able to safely apply and remove themselves.
Miami J Collar – Stable with assistance
This information can be helpful for use of a Miami J Collar following a stable neck injury or fracture where the patient requires a carer, family or friends to safely apply and remove the collar as they cannot do this themselves.
This information can be helpful for use of a Miami J Collar following an unstable neck injury or fracture. It provides information to help their carers, family or friends understand how to safely remove and apply the collar as they cannot do this themselves and it requires two people to remove to apply the collar.
MUST and MUST Step 5 training videos to support understanding of MUST calculations and MUST Step 5 pathway. This is used for care and residential homes. Click here to access the MUST Guide to Help.
Hydration poster identifies key points for delivering good hydration.
Mealtime experience poster identifies key points for delivering a good mealtime experience for residents.
Food fortification poster key points to support a food first approach for residents who require it.
IDDSI and dysphagia poster provides an overview of the IDDSI framework.
IDDSI and dysphagia training videos for care and catering staff in care homes created by Speech and Language therapy, Dietetics and IDDSI specialist chef.
IDDSI snack list poster to support snack choices for residents with dysphagia. This poster goes through each IDDSI level with sweet and savoury suggestions.
IDDSI resources and recipes to support providing food and fluid to residents with dysphagia.
Wessex academic health network website. The Hydration at Home e-learning module and Toolkit has been endorsed by the British Dietetic Association. Useful information to support training on hydration to all care staff.
Malnutrition Monday – Signs, prevention and consequences of malnutrition plus malnutrition screening
Food and Fluid Preference Tuesday – Food and fluid preference tips and considerations
Snack Wednesday – Texture modified and diabetic snack ideas
Thirsty Thursday – Factors affecting hydration and tips to support fluid intake
Mealtime Friday – Importance of Positive Mealtime Experience
Malnutrition – Signs, symptoms and consequences
Interactive Tuesday – Be person centred, no one size fits all!
Ask Look Listen – Good Nutrition
Thirsty Thursday – Hydration
Focus on Resilience – Top tips
‘Supporting better oral care in care homes’ quality illustration.
Scotland’s national oral health programme for dependent older adults.
Confirmation of death resources are available on Turas Learn. The pages contain Information and Education Resources resources to support registered professionals with Confirmation of Death.
Turas Learn is a website for health and social care staff that hosts a wide range of learning materials including eLearning modules and courses.
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This website aims to support health and social care staff who are working with patients, carers and families before, at, and after death. It provides key information on the clinical, legislative, and practical issues involved.
This website has links to education and resources for health and social care professionals, patients and relatives.
Click here to access NHSGGC resources and updates for syringe pumps including instruction videos, competency frameworks and guidelines for use.
The Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines describes good practice in the management of adult patients with life-limiting illness. They are designed for healthcare professionals from any care setting who are involved in supporting people with a palliative, life-limiting condition.
This app is delivered through the Right Decision Service – the national decision support service provided by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and is Nationwide.
The guidelines can be accessed via the Right Decisions website or download the Right Decisions mobile app from the app store for Apple or Android.
RESTORE2 is the national acute deterioration tool recommended by Scottish Government for care homes.
The Care Home Collaborative can support the implementation of this nationally recognised tool in care homes across GGC.
If you would like more information or our support using the RESTORE2 tool within your care home please get in touch.
RESTORE2 is a national resources that was co-produced by NHS West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group and Wessex Patient Safety Collaborative.
RESTORE2 is designed to support homes and health professionals to:
SBARD is an easy to remember approach you can use to frame communications or conversations. It can be used very effectively to escalate a clinical problem that requires immediate attention, or to facilitate efficient handover of residents between health and care teams.
This video will show the benefits of using SBARD for care home staff and how it can improve the quality of care for our patients.
RESTORE2 Mini can help your team to identify that a resident is deteriorating and to get help earlier, supporting the resident to remain at home.
RESTORE2 Mini is a shortened version of the full RESTORE2 tool and is ideal for introducing to residential homes (that are currently unable to take physical observations) to the concepts of soft signs and SBARD structured communication.
This video explains “Soft Signs”.
SBARD is an easy to remember approach you can use to frame communications or conversations. It can be used very effectively to escalate a clinical problem that requires immediate attention, or to facilitate efficient handover of residents between health and care teams.
This video will show the benefits of using SBARD for care home staff and how it can improve the quality of care for residents.
Monday – Stop the Pressure 2023 Programme
Tuesday – CHC Pressure Ulcer Poster to support bitesize sessions on pressure ulcer prevention
Wednesday – Pressure Ulcer Module – The prevention and management of pressure ulcers module – to provide care home staff with the knowledge and skills to understand pressure ulcers – how they form, how they are treated and crucially, how they can be prevented.
Thursday – Pressure Ulcer Day – SSKINS Training – Thursday 16th November – 9am – 4.30pm – Stobhill Hospital
Friday – Wound Care Study Day – Thursday 30th November – 9.15am – 3.15pm – Clutha House
The Tissue Viability Toolkit is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and caregivers involved in preventing and managing pressure ulcers. It typically contains a range of tools, worksheets, guidelines, and educational materials aimed at improving tissue viability and reducing the risk of pressure ulcers in patients.
The Scottish Wound Assessment and Action Guide (SWAAG) is a resource that can aid wound assessment and management, and should be used in line with local policy/guidelines.
NHSGGC A guide to help you Prevent Pressure Ulcers leaflet
NHSGGC Joint Wound Care Formulary (2022) is a guide to aid Healthcare Professionals in selecting the most appropriate dressings/products.
The purpose of this course is to provide care home staff with the knowledge and skills to understand pressure ulcers – how they form, how they are treated and crucially, how they can be prevented. Click here to access this module.
WMTY day is an annual event which is recognised and celebrated internationally. On this day, more than any other, there is a focus on raising awareness of having conversations with care home residents and staff that help to build connections and improve outcomes for the person:
You can read a selection of WMTY Activities and stories from staff, residents and families in our Good News Stories section. You can also get involved by Sharing your stories and building the evidence base.
For further information have a look at the these WMTY resources
You can share your free resources and learning opportunities on this website. Further information available in About our website
The Care Home Collaborative is delighted to announce our next Care Home Training Day. The day will feature presentations from a variety of specialists covering Quality Improvement, Food, Fluid and Nutrition, Dementia, Tissue Viability and Demystifying Death.
Please use button below to book your place
The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Confirmation of Death (CoD) policy permits any trained Registered Health Care Professional to confirm death in any circumstance.
The Care Home Collaborative sessions provide an overview of the national learning resources, provide an opportunity for reflective discussion, simulation and competency sign off.
These are 2 ½ hours sessions which are delivered face to face, with rotating venues.
The aim of the session is to familiarise care home registered nursing staff with the process of Confirmation of Death.
Identify the difference between Confirmation of Death and certification of death
Understanding and undertaking the practical component of CoD
Demonstrating knowledge of navigation of NHSGGC palliative care website/Moodle and other relevant electronic resources
Overview the NHSGGC COD competency document
Please use buttons below to book your place
Click here to access NHSGGC Sphere Bladder and Bowel up-coming training dates February – May 2024.
Delirium is a serious, life threatening condition that develops rapidly over days or hours. When untreated delirium can lead to poorer outcomes for care home residents.
Would you like to find out more about how to reduce the risk of your residents developing delirium? Click below to register for our upcoming sessions.
The Essentials in Psychological Care – Dementia Training Programme delivered by the Care Home Collaborative is a certificated, exciting training programme that will increase your existing dementia knowledge, in a practical way to help you support the people you care for.
1: Dementia and Unmet Needs
2: Understanding Distress in Dementia
3: Understanding the Persons’ Reality
4: Communication
5: Stimulation and Meaningful Activity
6: ABC Charts
7: Staff Stress and Distress
Please book online using the buttons below
Do you want to improve your knowledge and understanding of dysphagia?
These half day sessions will include presentations from Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics. It will be followed by a practical session by a chef with specialist knowledge in creating food and fluids suitable and safe for residents with swallowing
difficulties.
The Care Home Learning Forum aims to bring together Registered Nurses across all care homes, HSCPs teams and acute settings to share experience and practice across the NHSGGC area.
We aim to recognise, celebrate and highlight the impact of nursing practice in the care home setting, and establish a supportive community of learners and peer support networks. The 90min online sessions are designed to support accessible bite sized learning opportunities for busy RNs and are jointly chaired by RNs from Care Homes and HSCP teams. Dates for 2024 meetings are as follows:
Please click on the link below to join the learning forum mailing list
Are you interested in new ideas to promote meaningful activities for your residents? Would you like to share your good news stories and celebrate successes with other care homes? Then this is the event for you!
The Care Home Collaborative would like to invite you to join us at our next ‘Meaningful Activity Network Meeting’ as we continue our conversation about meaningful and purposeful activity. We are hosting this event in partnership with Care Inspectorate’s Health and Social Care Improvement team.
Care homes who attended our first meeting indicated their keen interest in being involved in a network where they could support each other and share ideas, including information and resources which would enhance the provision of activities for care home residents. We have listened to your feedback and opened this to all care home staff (Managers, Nurses, carers, activity coordinators, catering, housekeeping, etc.).
Please click on the link below to register
Caring for Smiles is Scotland’s national oral health training and support programme.
Education and training of staff play an important role in the delivery and improvement of oral care. All care staff including supervisors and managers are encouraged to take up Caring for Smiles training where it is available.
Staff are invited to attend a 2 hour Online training session delivered by NHSGGC, Oral Health Directorate.
2. Recognise the factors that contribute to poor oral health
3. Confidently carry out day-to-day oral care for residents who require assistance
4. Know how to report any health concerns
5. Understand the importance of the different oral care forms e.g risk assessment, care plans and daily documentation
6. To be able to carry out an oral health risk assessment
7. Understand what techniques and strategies may help those residents with dementia who resist oral care.
Email: oral.health3@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Tel number: 0141 201 4217
Caring for Smiles Turas Learn: Better oral care for dependent older people
SSSC open badges: Toothbrushing for oral health is a suite of 5 badges. Each of the 5 milestone topics award their own badge. To do this you must successfully complete all the eLearning modules in the suite and submit the required evidence of your learning on the SSSC badges website.
In care at home badge is aimed at people who care for the oral health of others at home. To do this you must successfully complete the eLearning module and submit the required evidence on the SSSC badges website.
In the care home badge is aimed at people who care for the oral health of other in the care home. To do this you must successfully complete the eLearning module and submit the required evidence of your learning on the SSSC badges website
SAGE & THYME workshops support all care home staff in using the evidence based skills required to provide person-centred support to residents and relatives with emotional concerns or worries. Using a mixture of group work, lectures and videos, the workshop discourages staff from ‘fixing’, and demonstrates how to work with the residents’ own ideas and solutions first.
Using a memorable structure, each 2 hour 45 minutes online workshop delivered via zoom reminds staff how to listen, and how to respond to distress in a way which empowers the resident or relative.
These FREE online workshops are delivered via Zoom for anyone working in health and social care.
Multiple dates AM and PM options – click here for further details and booking information
Our Toolkit has been designed to offer a range of interactive, online modules, tools and resources to develop your knowledge and skills in palliative and end of life care. The toolkit offers flexible, self-paced learning that can be accessed when and where you need it. We have divided the content into 5 topic areas:
Who is the toolkit for?
The toolkit is aimed at health and social care professionals who regularly assess, manage and influence decision-making for people with life-limiting illness.
What level is the toolkit?
The toolkit is Enhanced Level. This means that it’s suitable for learners with existing knowledge and/or experience in palliative and end of life care who wish to develop their knowledge and skills further.
How do I navigate the toolkit?
Each topic contains a range of resources – including online modules, articles, videos and tools – to enhance your knowledge and skills. You can choose the topics and resources relevant to your role, interests and professional development and complete them in any order.
How do I access the toolkit?
The toolkit is hosted within the Palliative and End of Life Care Community in the Macmillan Learning Hub. If you are not already registered for the Learning Hub please click here to sign up for this free resource.
If you would like more information you can watch a short video that explains more about our learning hub and toolkit.
An online module to provide residential care home staff with the knowledge and skills to understand pressure ulcers – how they form, how they are treated and crucially, how they can be prevented.
Click here to access
RESTORE2 is a physical deterioration and escalation tool recommended in My Health, My Care, My Home Healthcare Framework for adults living in care homes by the Scottish Government.
The Care Home Collaborative can support the implementation of this tool in care homes across GGC.
Click here to access RESTORE2 resources including videos, charts and the rollout handbook.
If you are interested in using RESTORE2 in your care home, please join us at one of our training events listed below to find out more about RESTORE2 and how to implement it in your home.
RESTORE2 Mini can help your team to identify that a resident is deteriorating and to get help earlier, supporting the resident to remain at home.
RESTORE2 Mini is a shortened version of the full RESTORE2 tool and is ideal for introducing to residential homes (that are currently unable to take physical observations) to the concepts of soft signs and SBARD structured communication.
Learning Outcomes:
Click here to access RESTORE2Mini videos.
If you are interested in using RESTORE2Mini in your home, please join us at one of our training events listed below .
Do you want to make lasting changes within your care home? Let us help you make those changes by giving you the tools and knowledge to carry out Quality Improvement (QI) projects. The Scottish Improvement Foundation Skills Programme (SIFS), developed in partnership with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) covers the following topics:
• An introduction to the Model for Improvement
• How to understand and identify where changes can be made
• How to test and understand what difference your changes can make
The programme lasts 14 weeks and you will be asked to carry out a small project within your care home. You will take part in 3 in person learning days during the programme.
You will be assigned a Quality Improvement Advisor from the CHC team for support during the programme. If you are interested, please click on the link and complete the application form by 22 March 2024.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: ggc.chccontact@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
The Care Home Collaborative are providing full day training sessions focusing on the SSKINS Bundle on the prevention and management of pressure ulcers. With the input of a multi-agency team the session will consist of an in depth look at each element of SSKINS.
This training is aimed at nursing staff, carers, activity co-ordinators and managers working in care homes.
After the training the participants will receive a certificate of attendance that will count for 6 hours CPD.
Please book online using the buttons below. Availability of places is dictated by the size of each venue.
A two-hour interactive learning opportunity for all care home staff to better understand how to help residents experiencing distress in dementia.
The Wound Care Study Day has been developed in response to care home colleagues’ requests for wound care information and updates. We worked in partnership with colleagues from each HSCP to develop a comprehensive wound care study day.
The training is suitable for registered nurses and care staff who have an existing competency in wound management within their role in the care home. It also counts towards Continuous Professional Develop (CPD).
The study day offers a full day combining presentations with hands on interactive sessions on the topics listed:
Learning outcomes:
The training does not deem someone competent but provides an update and refresher on wound care and current formulary products.
Please book your place by clicking the link below.
The Social care community on Macmillan’s Learning Hub offers free training and education for staff working in adult social care. Develop your knowledge and skills in supporting people affected by cancer by learning about topics including:
There is a wide range of resources in the community for you to explore, including interactive e-learning, virtual classrooms, articles and videos.
Who is it for?
This community is for staff working in adult social care who want to improve their understanding of cancer and skills in supporting people affected by cancer.
What level is it?
The community contains training and education at both Essential and Enhanced level.
How do I navigate the Community?
The training and education is organised into 5 topic areas. Each topic contains a range of resources (including e-learning modules, articles and videos) to enhance your knowledge and skills. You can choose the topics and resources relevant to your role, interests and professional development and complete them in any order.
How do I access the Community?
If you are not already registered on Macmillan’s Learning Hub, please click here to sign up for free
Once logged in, you can access the Social care community here
Turas Learn is a website for Health and Social Care staff that hosts a wide range of learning materials including eLearning modules and courses.
There are a wide range of educational resources which provide guidance and support to enhance your ongoing professional development.
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The Care Home Collaborative (CHC) works in partnership with all care homes across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We learn from and work with care home teams and their communities to help residents live their lives according to what matters to them.
We invite care homes to contact us to share their experiences. We can offer specialist advice, tailored training and support to carry out projects. This allows us to share good practice, highlight care home stories and celebrate success.
If you are looking for support for your care home or a care home within your HSCP. Please get in touch, we aim to respond within one to two working days.
(HSCPs seeking Infection Prevention Control (IPC) support for a care home please see flow diagram for guidance before completing contact form).
Alternatively for enquires, an informal chat, or to give feedback on our service:
Email: ggc.chccontact@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Phone: 0141 427 8254
Welcome to the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) care homes page. There are currently 183 registered care homes providing specialist care for adults and older people, people with learning and physical disability, neurological illness, mental health conditions and brain injury.
There are approximately 7,000 people residing in care homes with around 15,000 staff supporting the delivery of their care. Care homes are supported by their local Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) teams who provide a range of different services.
We welcome your feedback on the NHSGGC care home webpages. Please tell us what is good, what could be improved and anything else you would like to see. Please let us know if any of the links on these pages are broken.
If you have any compliments or comments about a care home please contact the care home directly or contact the local HSCP team.
The Care Home Collaborative works in partnership with all care homes across NHSGGC. We learn from and work with care home teams and their communities to help residents live their lives according to what matters to them.
HSCP teams provide a range of services to support care homes.
To learn more, please select your local area
Care Home Assurance Visits provide an opportunity for partnership working and shared learning between care homes and HSCP teams. These visits identify areas of good practice as well as what could be better. Care homes are supported to have ownership of changes required and can work in collaboration with the HSCPs and the CHC to achieve changes.
You can search useful links to partner organisations under the appropriate letter below
Flu and Covid vaccinations are available for all residents in care homes, carers, frontline Health and Social Care Staff which includes those working in Care Homes and in Care at Home Services. Every year we offer flu and the vaccine changes with the strains that are present so that we are all given the most protection possible. Even if you have had your primary course of the Covid Vaccine it is really important that you take up the offer of a Booster as Covid is a virus which changes and therefore the Covid Vaccine offered as a Booster is the most up to date for the variant that is circulating.
Both Vaccines protect against severe illness and reduce hospital admissions. By receiving your vaccinations you not only protect yourselves but your friends, family and those who are most vulnerable especially those we care for. By being vaccinated we also protect the demand on our NHS and Social Care Services.
If you are a resident in a Care Home then the Vaccination Team will come to vaccinate you in your residence and will also be able to vaccinate staff. If as a member of staff you are not at work on the day they visit it is still possible to receive your vaccine by attending our mobile bus and Community Clinics.
NHSGGC website has a list of all our clinics and mobile bus drop-ins: NHSGGC – Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2023/24
For information on the Winter Vaccine Programme please visit: Winter vaccines | NHS inform
Leaflets and information is available in alternative formats or other languages: Winter vaccines leaflets | NHS inform
If you are over 75 years or have a Weakened Immune System (WIS) and live in the community then you will receive a letter with an appointment. NHSGGC website has a list of all our clinics and mobile bus drop-ins: NHSGGC – Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2023/24
If you cannot attend the appointment allocated on the letter. You can change this via the NHS Inform Booking portal Login – Customer Service (nhs.scot) or by calling the National Contact Centre on 0800 030 8013. You can attend any community clinic where you work or live whatever is easiest. Flu is also available at Community Pharmacies across NHS GGC for those who are over 75, those with a weakened immune system (WIS) and Health and Social Care Staff including those working in Nursing Homes and Care at Home Services. To find a Pharmacy near you offering flu please check here
Welcome to the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) care homes page. There are currently 183 registered care homes providing specialist care for adults and older people, people living with learning and physical disability, neurological illness, mental health conditions and brain injury.
There are approximately 7,000 people residing in care homes with around 15,000 staff supporting the delivery of care. Care homes are supported by their local Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) teams who provide a range of different services.
We welcome your feedback on the NHSGGC care home webpages.
The Care Home Collaborative works in partnership with all care homes across NHSGGC. We learn from and work with care home teams and their communities to help residents live their lives according to what matters to them.
HSCP teams provide a range of services to support care homes.
To learn more, please select your local area
Care Home Assurance visits provide an opportunity for partnership working and shared learning between care homes and HSCP teams. These visits identify areas of good practice as well as what could be better. Care homes are supported to have ownership of changes required and can work in collaboration with the HSCPs and the CHC to achieve changes.
Flu and Covid vaccinations are available for all residents in care homes, carers, frontline Health and Social Care Staff which includes those working in Care Homes and in Care at Home Services. Every year we offer flu and the vaccine changes with the strains that are present so that we are all given the most protection possible. Even if you have had your primary course of the Covid Vaccine it is really important that you take up the offer of a Booster as Covid is a virus which changes and therefore the Covid Vaccine offered as a Booster is the most up to date for the variant that is circulating.
Both Vaccines protect against severe illness and reduce hospital admissions. By receiving your vaccinations you not only protect yourselves but your friends, family and those who are most vulnerable especially those we care for. By being vaccinated we also protect the demand on our NHS and Social Care Services.
If you are a resident in a Care Home then the Vaccination Team will come to vaccinate you in your residence and will also be able to vaccinate staff. If as a member of staff you are not at work on the day they visit it is still possible to receive your vaccine by attending our mobile bus and Community Clinics.
NHSGGC website has a list of all our clinics and mobile bus drop-ins: NHSGGC – Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2023/24
For information on the Winter Vaccine Programme please visit: Winter vaccines | NHS inform
Leaflets and information is available in alternative formats or other languages: Winter vaccines leaflets | NHS inform
If you are over 75 years or have a Weakened Immune System (WIS) and live in the community then you will receive a letter with an appointment. NHSGGC website has a list of all our clinics and mobile bus drop-ins: NHSGGC – Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2023/24
If you cannot attend the appointment allocated on the letter. You can change this via the NHS Inform Booking portal Login – Customer Service (nhs.scot) or by calling the National Contact Centre on 0800 030 8013. You can attend any community clinic where you work or live whatever is easiest. Flu is also available at Community Pharmacies across NHS GGC for those who are over 75, those with a weakened immune system (WIS) and Health and Social Care Staff including those working in Nursing Homes and Care at Home Services.
You can search useful links to partner organisations under the appropriate letter below
