Before undertaking any care task or procedure, staff should assess any likely exposure to blood and/or body fluids and ensure PPE is worn that provides adequate protection against the risks associated with the procedure or task being undertaken. SICPs may be insufficient to prevent cross transmission of specific infectious agents. Therefore additional precautions (Transmission Based Precautions (TBPs) are required to be used by staff when caring for patients with a known or suspected infection or colonisation. This includes choosing the appropriate PPE based on the suspected or known infectious agent, the transmission route of the infectious agent and the care setting and procedures undertaken.
This page provides information about the primary curriculum pack Your Body Matters, which covers the topics of nutrition, physical activity, sustainability and food waste, and body image and self-esteem. If you have any questions about the resource or would like to hear more about it, please contact
What is Your Body Matters?
The Your Body Matters curriculum pack explores the topics of food, nutrition, physical activity, food waste and sustainability and body image and self-esteem, and has recently been reviewed by Health Improvement teams across Greater Glasgow and Clyde alongside education colleagues and health topic experts.
Your Body Matters has been developed and quality assured by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and has undergone an Equalities Impact Assessment. The pack is made up of Teacher Notes, Lesson plans and Activities, for each primary stage which have been mapped to the benchmarks for assessment outlined within the Curriculum for Excellence.
Your Body Matters outlines additional resources for learning and the implementation of a whole school approach to health and wellbeing that can be used to support various learning needs alongside the pack. The pack is a go-to resource for schools in Greater Glasgow and Clyde ready for teachers to select and deliver lessons suited to the needs of their classroom.
Who can use Your Body Matters?
Your Body Matters is available for all staff working across primary education who are delivering lessons on health and wellbeing. Your Body Matters can be adapted by educators based on the requirements of their pupils and classroom. In addition, there are resources which can be used in various school settings including those with supported learning needs across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
The resource was created and designed with the Greater Glasgow population in mind, however, the information and guidance are transferable to other health boards. We welcome wider use of Your Body Matters and would ask that you acknowledge NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde when using or sharing the resource.
Your Body Matters Curriculum Pack
Introduction, policy context and using the pack
This document outlines the rationale and policy context for the development of the Your Body Matters curriculum pack as well as, the experiences and outcomes included within the Curriculum for Excellence and the benchmarks to support the process of assessment and moderation.
The Your Body Matters Teacher Notes provide information and guidance on each topic area to provide educators with knowledge and confidence to deliver each lesson. These notes should be used alongside the lesson plans to support learning.
The Your Body Matters Lesson Plans provide suggested activities that support learning on each topic area included within the pack. Each lesson plan has been mapped to the experiences and outcomes outlined within the Curriculum for Excellence to support pupil and classroom assessments. These lesson plans should be used alongside the Teacher Notes and Additional resources and useful website documents linked in the sections above and below.
The resources and websites provided will support teaching and learning within the classroom. These cover various topics which are associated with each Lesson Plan and Teachers Notes and aim to support educators to adapt lessons to meet varying learning needs.
The Parent Handout templates covering various topics included within the pack that can help support learning at home. These handouts can be edited for educators to include local information or support or to provide an update on what has been covered in the class.
The References documents collates all of the research and policy used to inform the contents of the pack. This might be useful to support any further exploration or learning on the topics covered within Your Body Matters.
The Your Body Matters curriculum pack should be used alongside PEPASS resources. Please link with your Active Schools Co-ordinator to plan and integrate activities into your teaching.
The Your Body Matters working group have created a communications pack alongside the Your Body Matters curriculum pack to support ongoing promotion. In this communications pack you will find suggested communications to share with your colleagues, teams and partners including: a power-point presentation, email template, social media text and digital media such as, images, GIF’s and a short promotional video. We would encourage health professionals, educators, HSCP’s and schools to use this resource to promote the Your Body Matters pack and the topics covered.
NHSGGC Dietetic service has about 200 staff including managers, team leads, dietitians, dietetic assistants and administration staff.
Dietitians aim to support people to follow a healthy diet and treat health problems related to nutrition. We provide high quality nutritional care to people through therapy and treatment based on the latest scientific evidence. We are a key member of the multi-disciplinary team consisting of many different health care professionals including medical staff, nurse, ward staff, pharmacy, psychology and other AHP’s, working together to get you better
We work in a variety of settings, from hospitals, out-patient clinics in hospital and community, to domiciliary visits (attending your home).
The Adult Acute Dietetic Service provides in and out-patient services in three main Clyde Acute Hospitals, Royal Alexandra Hospital, (RAH), Inverclyde Royal Hospital, (IRH) and Vale of Leven Hospital, (VOL). Three Glasgow Adult Acute Hospitals, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI), and Gartnavel General Hospital , (GGH). Rehabilitation settings including Lightburn Hospital, Glasgow’s three Ambulatory Care Hospitals including West Glasgow, Stobhill and the New Victoria Hospitals, and the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
The 65 whole time equivalent Dietitians work across four Directorates and multiple specialities including:
Medical – including gastroenterology Respiratory – including Cystic Fibrosis and infectious diseases
Cardiology – including cardiac rehab Surgery – including orthopaedics, critical care and burns
Rehabilitation – including older adults, stroke, neurosciences, spinal and trauma
Diabetes, Renal, Oncology, Weight management and Anaphylaxis
Community dietitian’s workload is generally divided into a combination of three areas; care homes, home visits and outpatient clinics. Home visits are often for people who are house bound and who often need advice to help them gain or maintain their weight. In care homes, dietitians may offer advice to the staff when residents are struggling to maintain their weight. Outpatients clinics are mainly used for people who are referred from their health team for conditions such as IBS, diabetes, fussy eating, cow’s milk protein allergy and nutrition support. The out-patient appointment will either be in-person, via telephone or NHS Near Me (video).
Community dietetics in NHSGGC, is split into four quadrants:
Dietitians working within Adult Mental Health Services work with people with a range mental health conditions which can include anxiety, depression, autism, bipolar disorder, dementia, eating disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, drug and alcohol problems.
Good nutrition is important for both mental and physical health and the Dietitian will work with the rest of the multidisciplinary team to help individuals achieve their nutritional goals and develop a positive relationship with food.
In Greater Glasgow and Clyde you can find specialist Mental Health Dietitians in a range of different specialties and health settings. See below for more information on the different specialist areas.
Adult Mental Health Dietitians
Dietitians provide a wide range of dietary advice to both adults and older people during their in-patient stay within the psychiatric wards.
They also provide an adult out-patient consultation service at locations throughout NHSGGC either via face-to-face appointments, telephone consultations or video consultation via NHS Near Me.
Any staff member from the inpatient ward can referral onto the Dietetic service for nutritional assessment however for outpatients we only accept referrals for Adult patients who are under the care of an Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).
Our locations
Glasgow city
Inpatient; Stobhill Hospital, Leverndale Hospital, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
Outpatient: Arran Mental Health Resource Centre, Rossdale Mental Health Resource Centre, Shawpark Mental Health Resource Centre
Clyde
Inpatient; Dykebar Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital
Outpatient: Charleston Mental Health Resource Centre, Crown House
Adult Eating Disorder Dietitians (AEDS)
The Adult Eating Disorder Service (AEDS) is comprised of a Multidisciplinary Staff Team from a variety of professional backgrounds, which includes Psychology, Psychiatry, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy and Nursing.
Dietitians working in AEDS provide specialist dietary advice to patients with an eating disorder, mainly anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED). The majority of the patients are seen in the community at Florence Street Resource Centre in the Gorbals. There are also 4 specialised inpatient beds in Armadale Ward at Stobhill Hospital. Patients can be referred to AEDS via their local CMHT.
Alcohol and Drug Recovery Dietitians
Alcohol and Drug Recovery Dietitians
Those with drug and alcohol use disorders are at higher risk of malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies. This can be due to having a poor diet (due to a range of physical, psychological and social factors), not absorbing nutrition well enough and having increased needs for some vitamins. Those that use alcohol and drugs often also have other mental and physical health conditions that require dietary input.
Dietitians working within the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services (ADRS) provide a service to the inpatient wards at Eriskay House and the Kershaw Unit. They also provide input to community service users under Glasgow City ADRS and the Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD) service.
Service users are referred by ward staff or their community ADRS worker. The dietitian will complete an assessment and provide a dietetic treatment plan along with the person and their team. Nutrition advice is delivered on an individual basis and via ward nutrition groups.
Training is also provided in first line nutrition advice by the ADRS dietitians for other health professionals within the ADRS team.
More information on the different Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services available and how to access them can be found here.
Forensic secure services provide therapeutic interventions for people with a mental health diagnosis who have had contact with the police or prison service. They may have been mentally unwell at the time of committing an offence or have become mentally unwell whilst in prison. Service users are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, they are not free to leave the units at their leisure due to risks to either themselves or others. People with severe mental illness have a significantly higher mortality rate, up to three times higher than the general population, due to poor physical health. This is due to a combination of antipsychotic medications, lifestyle factors and low physical activity levels. Antipsychotics are often reported to increase hunger and cravings for sugary food and drinks, as well as reduce satiety.
Greater Glasgow and Clyde Forensic Services are based at Rowanbank Hospital (medium secure) and Leverndale Hospital (low secure). There is a dietetic service based at both of these sites. Every person within the service will undergo nutritional screening and when dietetic input is indicated a referral will be made to the dietitian via the multi-disciplinary team. The dietitian will work with the persons and other members of the MDT for a collaborative approach to improve the person’s overall health and well-being.
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Paediatrics
Paediatric dietetic services are mostly based at the Royal Hospital for children. Contact Number 0141 451 6443
Dietitians within the Community Rehabilitation Teams work together with other team members to support people at home to maximise their independence and quality of life. The team will identify any nutritional needs you may have and help set personal goals to improve your health and well-being. If you have been eating poorly for a while, are concerned that you are losing weight and this is affecting your function and strength, then we may be able to help you. Other dietary concerns may also be dealt with by ourselves or we can signpost you to the appropriate service.
REFERRAL CONTACTS:
East Dunbarton Rehabilitation Service- 0141 232 8213
East Renfrewshire Rehabilitation Service- 0141 800 7850
Inverclyde Rehabilitation and Enablement Service- 01475 714 350
West Dunbarton Rehabilitation Service- 01389 776499
Please note specific referral criteria may vary between teams.
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The Glasgow City Health Improvement Training Calendar offers online and face to face training on a variety of health priorities and themes. Courses and online learning are facilitated by Glasgow City Heath Improvement or provided by external organisations and are free of charge, offered on a first come first served basis. These courses are aimed at practitioners supporting people and communities across the life span in Glasgow City.
Please see information below on the courses offered and upcoming dates. You can book a place using the links provided. There is demand for spaces and we operate a short waiting list for each course. We kindly ask that if you do book a place and can no longer make it, please let us know as soon as possible so that your place can be offered to someone else. For all queries or to contact the team please email: ggc.northeast.youthhealth@nhs.scot
Education staff: We welcome education staff working in Glasgow City to attend any of our training courses outlined below. We would like to encourage you to access additional information, resources and training specific to education staff working in Glasgow City on our Education Health and Wellbeing Website. The content on the website has been quality assured by our Glasgow City Health Improvement Team and has been developed for Early Years, Primary and Secondary establishments.
Equalities and Human Rights
Please see below upcoming dates for Equalities and Human Rights Training Courses delivered by Glasgow City Health Improvement.
Equally Safe Young People Training
Upcoming Dates:
12th March 2026, 09:30am-12:30pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
20th May 2026, 09:30am-12:30pm, Parkhead Hub. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This 3 hour training course aims to
Equip youth work staff with the knowledge and understanding of the underlying causes of gender based violence.
Increase understanding of and confidence in preventing and addressing abuse within young people’s intimate relationships.
Promote the use of the Guidelines for responding to Gender Based Violence in a Youth Setting by youth workers.
Learning Outcomes
Increased knowledge and understanding of
The effects of gender stereotyping on young people
The signs and effects of abuse within young people’s intimate relationships
Increased confidence in talking with young people about the issues of relationship abuse and exploitation
Increased knowledge and understanding of the Guideline for Responding to Gender Based Violence in Youth Work Settings
Be able to use the Guideline for Responding to Gender Based Violence in Youth Work Settings to support young people when needed
Level: Informed
Inequality, Equity and Social Justice
Please note, this course takes place over two half days. Participants must be able to attend both dates to secure a place.
Upcoming Dates:
17th and 24th March 2026, 09:30am-12:30pm, Cardonald College. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
To explore the idea of relative poverty and its link to social justice.
Learning Outcomes:
Introduce key aspects of the determinants of health; poverty, inequality and social class.
Broaden participants’ understanding of different groups’ experiences of inequality.
Enable participants to develop a basic understanding of social inclusion and social justice.
Whilst the course has a specific view on young people, it would be beneficial to anyone with an interest in equality and social justice and how it impacts on communities.
Level: Informed
The impact of caring: responding to the needs of parents caring for a child with additional support needs
Upcoming Dates:
29th April 2026, 3:30-5pm, St Alberts Primary School, G41 5DU. Book a place.
6th May 2026, Clarice Pears Building, G12 8TB. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
The session provides an insight into the lived experience of parents caring for a disabled child or child with additional support needs whilst also providing participants with information on supports available for families.
Learning Outcomes:
Develop participants understanding of the parenting experience when caring for a disabled child or child with additional support needs including autism.
Broaden participants understanding of parent carer’s experience of inequality.
Enhance knowledge of how best to support families and where to signpost for further support, information and advice.
Level: Informed
Food and Nutrition
Please see below upcoming dates for Food and Nutrition Training Courses delivered by Glasgow City Health Improvement and partners.
Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Upcoming dates:
23rd June 2026, 10am-12:30pm, Anniesland College. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
To increase understanding and highlight importance of the current healthy eating recommendations, and guidelines, through the Eatwell Guide.
Learning outcomes:
This session aims to introduce you to key health issues related to nutrition, and Scottish Dietary Goals;
To increase your knowledge and understanding of healthy eating, using the Eatwell Guide and what’s behind the food group segments.
To introduce, and better understand reputable sources of nutrition information and available resources.
Level: Informed
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Please see below upcoming dates for Mental Health and Wellbeing Training Courses delivered by Glasgow City Health Improvement.
Ask, Tell, Respond Digital Resources
The ‘Ask, Tell Respond’ free digital learning resources have been developed in collaboration with Public Health Scotland and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and further developed in partnership with local boards/organisations and people with lived experience. The resources include short animations, interactive e-learning modules, and facilitation packages designed to build confidence in having supportive conversations about mental health, self-harm, and suicide prevention.
In order to access these learning resources please login or create a TURAS account. You can create an account at https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/
Healthy Minds Resource
Healthy Minds is a universal resource which aims to promote basic awareness and understanding of mental health and topics that are associated with and can impact on mental health and wellbeing. It is a cascading and capacity building resource that aims to support partners and organisations deliver on the public mental health agenda. The focus of Healthy Minds is prevention and early intervention.
The resource is aimed at anyone who has an interest in raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing. You don’t need any prior experience or qualifications to deliver any of the sessions. However, if you would like some support and an overview of the Healthy Minds pack to help you plan and deliver these sessions, please get in touch with our team. Email: ggc.northeast.youthhealth@nhs.scot
Use the button below to find out more and browse the Healthy Minds Resource collection.
Living Works Suicide Prevention Training (includes ASIST, SuicideTALK and SafeTALK)
Glasgow City is part of the national suicide prevention programme and action plan, to reduce and prevent suicide in Scotland. The training promoted in Glasgow is SafeTALK, ASIST and SuicideTALK. Further information, upcoming dates and details on how to book suicide prevention training can be found via the Living Works Suicide Prevention Training Calendar linked below.
Please note this is a 2-day training course and participants must be able to attend both days to secure a place.
Upcoming dates:
2nd and 9th March 2026, 9am-4:30pm, Parkhead Hub. Book a place.
8th and 15th June 2026, 9am-4:30pm, Parkhead Hub. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
To preserve life
To provide help to prevent a mental health problem or crisis developing
To promote recovery and wellbeing
To provide comfort to a person experiencing distress
To promote understanding of mental health issues
The Course will support you in learning more about:
How to apply to 5 steps of SMHFA
How to respond if you believe someone is at risk of suicide
How to give immediate help until professional help is available
What to do and say in a crisis
The importance of good listening skills, practice listening and responding
Understanding recovery, the connection between mental health problems and alcohol and drugs, mental health problems and discrimination
Some basic information about common mental health problems and self-help information
Level: Skilled
Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) – Young People
We’re sorry, there are currently no upcoming dates scheduled for this course. You can find additional learning opportunities around suicide prevention using the buttons below.
To increase participants’ understanding of self-harm when used as a coping strategy
Learning outcomes/objectives:
Introduce and develop your understanding of self-harm
Gain access to resources to support those using self-harm as a coping strategy
Information on skilled level training to support self-harm awareness and skills development
Level: Informed
What’s the Harm: Self-harm awareness and skills training (1-day)
Upcoming dates:
Sorry, we don’t have any upcoming dates available at the moment. For more information please contact the team: ggc.northeast.youthhealth@nhs.scot
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This 1-day training course aims to help dispel the myths about self-harm and equip participants to support people who may use self-harm as a coping strategy. The focus of the training is self-harm when used as a coping strategy and where the individual has no intention to end their life.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
State a definition of self-harm, which recognises that it is predominantly a coping strategy.
Describe the difference between self-harm and suicide.
Discuss the spectrum of self-harm behaviour.
Describe the emotional, social and physiological factors that may underlie self-harming behaviours.
Reflect on your own feelings and reactions to self-harm and how these can impact on interventions.
Describe a range of appropriate and safe responses/interventions, including harm reduction.
Discuss issues which impact on working with self-harm within the context of your own workplace/ role.
Access a range of self-harm resources to support practice.
Level: Skilled
What’s the Harm: Self-harm awareness and skills – Training for Trainers
If you are interested in completing the 3-day Training for Trainers course, please get in touch with our team: northeastyouth@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
The board wide Mental Health Improvement Team share information on a range of mental health training and capacity building opportunities available below.
4th June 2026, 9:15am-1:30pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This online training aims to increase knowledge and awareness of the key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland. Participants will have the opportunity to consider harm reduction and support strategies.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
Discuss the prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland.
Recall the unit content for common drinks and low risk drinking guidelines.
Identify a range of reasons why people use alcohol.
Discuss the effects and costs of alcohol use associated with different patterns of drinking.
Recall key resources and support services available to reduce alcohol-related harm.
Benzodiazepine Awareness
Upcoming Dates:
16th June 2026, 9:15am-1:30pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to benzodiazepines including street and unlicensed use in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use benzodiazepines.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
Recall the current and emerging trends with benzodiazepines including street and unlicensed benzodiazepines
Identify the physical, psychological and social effects of benzodiazepines
Understand the effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use benzodiazepines including harm reduction
Cannabis Awareness
Upcoming Dates:
20th May 2026, 9:15am-1:30pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This training aims to increase awareness, knowledge and provides an opportunity to explore current and emerging trends in cannabis use. Harm reduction and support strategies will be explored.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
Recall effective techniques for working with cannabis users including harm reduction.
Give an overview of the current trends with cannabis including synthetic cannabinoids.
Recall the main effects and side effects of cannabis.
Identify the typical presenting issues for problematic cannabis use.
Identify treatment options for dependent cannabis users.
Cocaine and Psychostimulants Training
Upcoming Dates:
26th June 2026, 9:15am-1:30pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This training aims to increase awareness, knowledge and provides an opportunity to explore current and emerging trends with psychostimulants. Harm reduction and support strategies will be explored.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
Discuss the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants.
Discuss the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine, amphetamines and MDMA.
Identify effective strategies for working with people who use psychostimulants including harm reduction.
CRAFFT Screening Tool Training
CRAFFT training is now delivered directly by Glasgow City Health Improvement Team. To ensure the tool is embedded safely and effectively, this training is not open-access and is instead offered to practitioners in roles where CRAFFT can be used as part of ongoing practice. If you feel this training is relevant to your role, please contact the Health Improvement team to discuss suitability and availability – ggc.northwest.youthhealth@nhs.scot
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This training opportunity for trusted adults who engage with young people to develop their knowledge and skills to effectively engage in one-to-one early intervention conversations about alcohol and drug use. The training and screening tool will help to identify young people who may benefit from a brief intervention and if needed, a motivational discussion about their alcohol and drug use.
Pre-training requirements
Participants are expected to:
Work directly with young people aged 12–17 within Glasgow City
Have prior knowledge of substance use and multiple risk (e.g. SDF Multiple Risk and Young People training or equivalent)
Be able to access and use the CRAFFT app via a digital device
Engage with the Health Improvement team to support implementation, data collection and evaluation
Drug Awareness
Upcoming Dates:
19th May 2026, 9:30am-4:30pm, Scottish Drugs Forum Office, G1 3LN. Book a place.
8th June 2026, 9:30am-4:30pm, Scottish Drugs Forum Office, G1 3LN. Book a place.
30th June 2026, 9:30am-4:30pm, Scottish Drugs Forum Office, G1 3LN. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
The training aims to increase workers’ drug awareness knowledge and provide an opportunity to explore current and emerging trends with substance use.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
Name the seven key drug categories and their key effects
Recall an overview of the key substances in use
Identify the reasons why people choose to use drugs and alcohol
Recall poly-drug use and dependant substance use patterns
Describe signs of overdose and how to respond
Identify effective techniques to support people who use drugs and alcohol.
Ketamine Awareness Training
Upcoming Dates:
Sorry, we don’t have any upcoming dates available at the moment. Please check the Scottish Drugs Forum website for additional dates.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This in-person training aims to increase knowledge of the current and emerging trends in ketamine use. Participants will be able to identify physical and psychological effects and recognise the wider impact of ketamine use. Participants will gain an awareness of harm reduction, support strategies and signposting.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
Understand effective strategies and techniques for supporting someone who is using Ketamine including harm reduction.
Recall the current and emerging ketamine trends.
Identify the physical and psychological effects and recognise the wider impact of ketamine.
Understand the impact of poly drug use
Multiple Risk and Young People
Upcoming Dates:
Sorry, we don’t have any upcoming dates available at the moment. Please check the Scottish Drugs Forum website for additional dates.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This online training aims to increase awareness, knowledge of multiple risk and young people. Participants will have the opportunity to explore multiple risk and what that means in practice when working with young people.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
Demonstrate effective signposting and interventions which tackle multiple risk, build resilience, and support post-traumatic growth.
Identify common risk behaviours displayed by young people.
Define multiple risk.
Discuss positive and negative aspects of risk.
Identify common risk behaviours.
Recall the factors and Adverse Childhood Experiences that influence risk taking and identify the impact of these on resilience.
Trauma and Substance Use
Upcoming Dates:
28th May 2026, 9:30am-4:30pm, Scottish Drugs Forum Office, G1 3LN. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
Define the concept of psychological trauma
Describe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its impact
Identify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed level
Level: Skilled
Vaping and Young People: Awareness Raising Session
This is session is for practitioners working with young people. The session aims to increase understanding and knowledge on the health risks associated with vaping for young people.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
Attendees will have an increased knowledge and understanding of:
What a vape is and why young people are vaping.
How vaping impacts on mental health, physical health and the environment.
The laws on vaping.
How to speak to young people about vaping.
Where you can access additional information and resources.
Level: Informed
Poverty
Please see below upcoming dates for Poverty Training Courses delivered by Glasgow City Health Improvement.
Poverty Awareness
Upcoming dates:
26th March 2026, 1:30-3:30pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
21st May 2026, 09:30-11:30am, MS Teams. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This short session will explore the causes and impact of poverty. It will raise awareness of resources and supports available and support attendees to identify actions to consider poverty sensitive practice in the work you are involved in.
Learning outcomes:
The outcomes of the session is to have an increased awareness of :
What poverty is.
Who is affected.
What support is available.
Level: Informed
Energy Awareness Session
Upcoming dates:
24th Feb 2026, 1:30-2:30pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This short, interactive session will explore the key factors that contribute to heat loss in the home and the health impacts of living in cold conditions – particularly for vulnerable groups. It will also raise awareness of practical ways to reduce heat loss, save energy and money, and access support to manage energy costs.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Identify common sources of heat loss in the home and understand how to reduce them.
Recognise the health risks associated with cold homes, especially for vulnerable populations.
Apply simple strategies to save energy and reduce household costs.
Understand how to manage and reduce condensation effectively.
Access information about available resources and support to help with energy bills
Level: Informed
Understanding your Energy Bills Workshop
Upcoming dates:
22nd April 2026, 1-3pm, Parkhead Hub. Book a place.
17th June 2026, 1-3pm, Parkhead Hub. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This 2hr interactive workshop will help you understand your energy bills and learn how to provide more accurate meter readings, so you only pay for what you use. Explore different payment methods and discover how to switch suppliers.
We will look at ways to reduce your energy usage by review the running costs of some common electrical appliances and look at information on the support available to help manage energy costs.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the session, participants will be more confident in:
Understanding energy bills including: Reading energy meters, Exploring payment options, Switching energy suppliers
Understanding the running costs of electrical
Finding available support
Level: Informed
Supporting Healthy Communities
Please see below upcoming dates for Supporting Healthy Communities Training Courses delivered by Glasgow City Health Improvement.
MAP of Health Behaviour Change Learning Programme
Upcoming dates:
Please note you must attend both sessions to complete this training.
24th and 31st March 2026, 9:30am-1pm, Parkhead Hub, Group Room 2, 1251 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 5PZ. Book a Place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
To increase knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting behaviour change.
Learning outcomes:
After completing the Learning Programme, learners will be able to:
Use the MAP model to structure consultations with people about changing their behaviour
Use evidence-based Behaviour Change Techniques according to a minimum specified standard
Adapt responses and techniques used based on the person’s context
Use the MAP model to support the integration of these skills into their own practice.
Level: Informed
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Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF) Surgeons specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) is a surgical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck. In NHSGGC, the Department of OMFS is a regional service covering NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Forth Valley and NHS Ayrshire and Arran as well as the Glasgow population.
OMFS is divided into several subspecialties such as surgical treatment of head and neck cancer, craniofacial deformity, facial soft and hard tissue injuries due to trauma, infections in the head and neck region and, management of pathologies in the mouth and jaws.
OMFS perform operations on an outpatient basis (e.g. pre-implant surgery and placement of dental implants, biopsies) and an inpatient basis. The latter are generally more complex operations and patients need to be admitted. They include operations to:
Treat complex craniofacial fractures and soft tissue injuries of the mouth, face, and neck.
Treat infections in the mouth, face and neck areas generally due to complex infection arising from the teeth and/or facial structures.
Remove cancerous or benign tumours and subsequent reconstructive surgery when required.
Correct facial disproportion (known as orthognathic surgery), repair of cleft lip and palate, and other congenital facial deformities.
Remove impacted teeth and complex buried dental roots.
Remove cysts and tumours of the jaws.
Treat problems of the temporomandibular joint.
Cosmetic surgery including face lifts, eyelid and brow surgeries and rhinoplasties.
Referrals into the service typically come from GPs, the Glasgow Dental Hospital or associated specialities such as ENT, Oral Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery. The Department is closely linked to fellow specialities such as the Department of Neurosurgery, the Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Neuroanaesthesia, Department of Neurology, neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation services as part of the Neurosciences and Spinal injuries directorate.
The service has dedicated inpatient operating theatres and outpatient treatment capacity, in-patient, ward access to ITU and HDU as well as all the support services necessary to provide a full maxillofacial service. In addition, the service is co-located with the children’s hospital and provide cleft and craniofacial services. The imaging service are located on site with excellent facilities and the availability of interventional radiology. The outpatient department is supported with a comprehensive maxillofacial technical laboratory, a dedicated photography department and 3D imaging facilities.
Department information
NHS GGC provides the full range maxillofacial surgery. The Department is comprised of the following consultant body:
Mr C Wales, Head and Neck oncology/ Clinical Lead OMFS
Mr M F Devlin, Cleft lip and Palate
Mr D Drake, Cleft lip and Palate
Prof J McCaul, Head and Neck oncology research lead
Mr J D McMahon, Head and Neck oncology
Ms C Wicks, Head and Neck oncology
Mr M Ansell, Head and Neck oncology/Trauma
Mr A Gardner, Orthognathic
Mr M Halsnad, Orthognathic, TMJ, Craniofacial, Facial Feminisation
Mr JJ Downie, Cutaneous Oncology
Mr I S Holland, Trauma
Mr D Laraway, Trauma
The University of Glasgow Dental School has close links with the NHS Department and the Professor of Oral Surgery has clinical sessions at the Unit.
Professor A F Ayoub, Orthognathic
Maxillofacial Units in surrounding hospitals
Lanarkshire Health Board
Forth Valley Area Health Board
Mr T Walker, OMFS Consultant
Mr A Graham, OMFS Consultant
Mr O Mitchell, Consultant OMFS, Head and Neck oncology
Ayrshire and Arran Health Board:
Mr R Currie, OMFS Consultant
Ms D Boyd, OMFS Consultant Mr E Thomson, Consultant OMFS, Head and Neck oncology
Location and contact information
Address
Institute of Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 4TF
The British Dietetic Association offers lots of resources for various clinical conditions, general nutrition and advice for certain populations e.g heart disease, calcium content of foods or nutrition information for children. These fact sheets are for information only and are not a substitute for proper medical diagnosis or dietary advice given by a dietitian. Please see link below to link to their factsheets
The “Free and Low Cost Food” map below is interactive. It works best if you put your postcode in, especially for areas outwith Glasgow City e.g Renfrewshire.
Healthy eating is about having a balance of different foods and nutrients in the diet for good health and wellbeing. Healthy eating is about enjoying your food, at the same time as being mindful about what you eat. See the links below for more information.
The Glasgow City Child and Youth Health Improvement Team works across the North East, North West and South localities to improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families. Our team delivers evidence‑based programmes, resources and works in collaboration with a range of partners across the city to support prevention and early intervention approaches to health improvement.
This web page hosts a range of helpful information and resources from the Health Improvement Team. This page works alongside our HWB Website which aims to streamline our communication, share quality assured materials and create a consistent health and wellbeing offer to professional supporting children and young people in Glasgow.
Children and Young People Mental Health Support Guide – Glasgow City: This is a guide to support statutory and third sector professionals to refer children and young people to mental health and wellbeing supports and services that are appropriate to their needs and that can be accessed relatively quickly and easily.
Gender Based Violence Resources: Glasgow City Health Improvement have developed a range of Gender Based Violence resources for School and Youth/Community setting use.
Trauma Informed Toolkit: The toolkit aims to spark conversations on supporting children and young people in Glasgow affected by childhood adversity and trauma. It promotes trauma-informed practice across organisations and offers background on ACEs, trauma, and resilience, along with local resources and supports.
Which Way Multiple Risk Curricular Resources: Which Way has been designed to encourage learners to discuss and think more carefully about risk, risk taking behaviours and the decisions they make around them. Activities should encourage discussion, peer support and critical thinking.
Services
The following health improvement services are delivered across Glasgow City:
Sandyford runs dedicated clinics for 13 – 17-year-olds, offering support on sexual health, contraception and STI prevention.
Quit Your Way stop smoking services offer free information, advice and support, including nicotine replacement therapy, to those who want to stop smoking.
In addition you can access Useful Contacts via The Glasgow City Health and Wellbeing Website, which contains links to a range of services and services directories in Glasgow City.
Training Calendar
The Glasgow City Health Improvement Training Calendar offers online and face to face training on a variety of health priorities and themes. Courses and online learning are facilitated by Glasgow City Heath Improvement or provided by external organisations and are free of charge, offered on a first come first served basis. These courses are aimed at practitioners supporting people and communities across the life span in Glasgow City.
The Glasgow City Child and Youth Health Improvement 2024/25 Annual Report is a key document that highlights the extensive efforts of our team. It offers a thorough overview of our ongoing dedication to Health Improvement principles and highlights where we are working together to build a healthier, more equitable future for Glasgow’s children, young people, and families.
The Glasgow City Health Improvement Annual Report 2024/25 details key developments and accomplishments over the year, demonstrating how our wider Health Improvement team has continued to advance health and wellbeing, address health inequalities and enhance support for individuals and communities across the city.
Some examples of partnership work developed through our various networks can be found below.
A community health walk and wellbeing event in was held in Pollok during Mental Health Awareness Week 2025. It centred on the theme of community, connection and support and aimed to bring together local community members and staff to promote mental health and wellbeing through shared activity and connection. Click here to read the report.
Time to Talk Day is the UK’s biggest mental health conversation, aimed at breaking stigma and encouraging open dialogue. This year in North East Glasgow, Health Improvement staff supported local conversations through small grants, enabling 20 community groups to host inclusive wellbeing events. To share these powerful stories, East End Community Radio produced Let’s Talk—a six-episode podcast series highlighting the impact across the community.
Episode 1: Chloe introduces the podcast and explains how Health Improvement supports mental wellbeing in the community. Stuart then chats with our first guest, Barbara, who shares her experience working in mental health across Glasgow. She highlights key local services and offers a simple, helpful tip for staying mentally well.
Episode 2: Kerry introduces the East Centre, Calton & Dennistoun Hubcap and shares how they marked Time to Talk Day with a wellbeing activity focused on staff mental health. She reflects on what participants enjoyed, why it mattered, and offers a practical tip for supporting positive mental health. We also hear from five local organisations — BCLC, Bluevale, Cranhill Development Trust, Calvay Centre, and Whiterose — as they share how they got involved, the impact of their activities, and how they continue to promote mental wellbeing in their communities.
Episode 3: Claire introduces her North East Hubcap and shares how they supported staff wellbeing through a Time to Talk activity, reflecting on what made it meaningful and offering a practical mental health tip. This episode also features voices from Easterhouse Baptist Church, Easterhouse Sports Centre, Denmilne Community Action Group, The Glenburn, and Pavilion, as they discuss their Time to Talk Day events, the impact on their communities, and how they continue to champion mental wellbeing in their everyday work.
Episode 4: Christine introduces the Springburn and Robroyston Hubcap and shares how their Time to Talk activity supported staff wellbeing, highlighting what made it meaningful and offering a practical mental health tip. This episode also features BCDC, North East Recovery Café (NERC), Royston Youth Action, and Beatroute Arts, as they reflect on their Time to Talk Day events, the impact on their communities, and how they continue to promote open conversations around mental health. While not featured in the episode, Brunswick also took part in the initiative.
Episode 5: Siobhan introduces the Shettleston and Baillieston Hubcap and shares how their Time to Talk activity supported staff wellbeing, highlighting what participants enjoyed and offering a practical tip for positive mental health. This episode also features With Kids, Halliday Foundation, St Paul’s Community Hub, Fuse, and Shettleston Growing, as they reflect on their Time to Talk Day events, the impact on their communities, and how they continue to encourage open conversations around mental health.
Episode 6: Ann and Michelle reflect on the importance of mental health conversations and the resources available to support communities in North East Glasgow. Ann shares insights from her role, including the delivery of Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) training, while Michelle highlights key resources from the Mental Health Board Team available on the NHS GGC website (Mental Health Improvement – NHSGGC). Both offer practical tips for maintaining positive mental wellbeing. Stuart closes the series by thanking listeners and celebrating the breadth of work delivered across the North East for Time to Talk.
We extend our sincere thanks to all the organisations, partners, and community members who generously shared their time, voices, and expertise during the Time to Talk Week of Action and podcast series. Your valued collaboration is deeply appreciated and plays a vital role in bringing important mental health conversations to life.
Thank you to: East End Community Radio, Cranhill Development Trust, Beatroute Arts, North East Recovery Community, Whiterose Community Hall, Bridgeton Community Learning Campus, Calvay Housing Association Ltd, St Paul’s Community Hub – Shettleston, Easterhouse Sports Centre, Easterhouse Baptist Church, Denmilne Community Hub & Garden, Fuse, Shettleston Community Growing Project, With Kids, The Halliday Foundation, Bluevale Community Club, The Pavillion, Royston Youth Action, BCDC, The Glenburn Centre, Brunswick Community Development Trust
Your Voice ran from 2019 to 2025 and was delivered by the North West Youth Network across North West Glasgow. It worked with over 30 partner organisations and involved hundreds of young people across six events.
Young people shared what matters most to them, including mental health, feeling safe, poverty, substance use, vaping, and the need for safe places and positive activities. Each event offered fun activities like sport and creative sessions, alongside chances to speak directly with services and decision makers. What young people said was listened to and used to shape future events.
In 2025, the programme introduced a youth‑led grant fund, giving young people real power to decide how money was spent. Over £6,400 was awarded to local projects chosen by young people themselves, showing the programme’s commitment to youth voice and community wellbeing.
The NRU ward and clinics are within a small ground floor building that is located next to the Institute of Neurological Sciences building and opposite the Accident and Emergency department.
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We run different specialised clinics which include medic-led Rehabilitation clinics, joint Multi-disciplinary clinics, and Spasticity management clinics.
How to refer into the NRU Outpatient services
We accept referrals for adults who are 16 years and over, have a neurological condition (excluding stroke) and live in Glasgow or from areas with an agreed care pathway (NHS Western Isles and NHS Lanarkshire).
Referrals can be made by any health or social care professional. If the referral is not appropriate for us we will try and suggest an alternative.
When referring into NRU Outpatient clinics, please include the following information:
Background history of present issue
Reason for referral
Any treatment /investigations to date
Relevant past medical history
Relevant drug history
Relevant home circumstances
Any additional considerations ie support for communication, cognition, religious/cultural, equipment, transport needs
Once completed, please send to: Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurorehabilitation Unit, QEUH, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF.
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