Mirror may need covered/removed or any reflective stimuli
Try not to cause embarrassment and ensure privacy
Try distraction techniques
Never force things, go away and come back later trying a different method of explaining, or ask a colleague to take over.
Voiding urine less than 3 times per day
This could indicate a prostate problem (in a man) or a neurological condition that results in incomplete bladder emptying. This symptom should be considered in relation to other symptoms (i.e. a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying, etc). It could also be related to inadequate oral fluid intake.
Start a timed toileting regime (see SPHERE information leaflet: Voiding Programmes).
Discuss with the medical staff for potential further investigation of prostate.
A post-void bladder scan should be carried out.
Record fluid intake and output over a 24-hour period using a bladder diary and do this for 3 days in a row if possible.
Voiding more than 6 times during the day
This symptom may indicate an underlying health problem that requires attention and should be considered in relation to other symptoms, e.g. urgency, urge incontinence, symptoms of UTI etc. Medical intervention may be required.
Could they be drinking an excessive amount of fluids, i.e. more than 2,500mls (see SPHERE information leaflet: Impact of Fluids on Bladder).
They may be reacting to a high intake of caffeine (caffeine should be reduced gradually to avoid caffeine withdrawal headaches). Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, some fizzy drinks such as Cola and Irn Bru and high energy drinks. (See SPHERE information leaflet: Impact of Fluids on the Bladder).
Are they constipated? Encourage the individual to practice double voiding (see SPHERE information leaflet: Successful Bladder Emptying).
Do they have any pain or discomfort passing urine. If so, routine checking of urine sample should be done to rule out urinary tract infections.
Voiding more than 2 times in the night
This symptom may indicate an underlying health problem that requires medical attention.
Find out when they take their last drink of fluids before sleeping and what type of fluids they are taking.
Do they have any problems with lower limb oedema during the day?
Passing large volumes of urine that is difficult to contain (flooding) at night
This symptom may indicate an underlying health problem that requires medical attention.
Could they be constipated? Constipated faeces can put pressure on the bladder and cause symptoms of frequency and urgency, but it can also cause low urine output during the day, followed by passing large volumes of urine at night, when the pressure on the bladder is released by lying down.
Do they have lower limb oedema? Large amounts of urine passed during the night might be in response to fluid being reabsorbed from the skin when lying down.
Are they drinking large volumes of fluid (especially caffeine-containing drinks) later in the day?
Bowel movements less than 3 times per week
Individuals vary widely in the frequency with which they empty their bowels and any change to the normal routine and/or eating patterns will have an impact. However, most people have their move their bowels at least 3 times per week.
Healthy bowel elimination is characterised by regular bowel movements (every 1-2 days), a soft, formed stool that is easy to pass (no straining). If their bowels move less than 3 times per week and have difficulty passing a hard stool, this is likely to be due to constipation. An increase in fibre, fluid, activity or laxatives may be required to achieve healthy bowel elimination. (see SPHERE Information leaflets: Constipation and Laxatives; Gastro-Colic Reflex; Medication Impact on the Bowel)
Pain and discomfort when moving bowels
Pain and discomfort is not normal and should be investigated. It may indicate an underlying pathology, such as haemorrhoids or constipation (or both) or other underlying bowel disease.
Indicates constipation and/or an underlying problem. Keep in mind that people with acute or chronic health conditions may have difficulty in achieving abdominal pressure that facilitates full bowel emptying.
Straining must always be discouraged. If an individual is unable to have a bowel movement without straining this should be investigated (even if it is normal for them). Establish a regular bowel pattern, which might improve symptoms. Aim for a daily bowel movement, type 4 or 5 on the Bristol Stool Scale. See SPHERE Information leaflets: Gastro-Colic Reflex; Constipation and Laxatives; Bowel Incontinence and NICE Guideline on Colorectal Cancer.
Bleeding when bowels move
Bleeding during a bowel movement is not normal.
This may indicate haemorrhoids or another underlying medical condition and should be discussed with GP/medical staff. See information leaflets and guidelines above.
Hard, dry bowel movements or very fluid bowel movements
Bowel movements should be soft and formed -refer to the Bristol Stool Scale for assistance in differentiating between a healthy and unhealthy stool.
Can impact on bladder emptying and can cause symptoms of frequency and urgency and can contribute to nocturnal urinary frequency and/or incontinence and urinary retention. Keep in mind what the person’s normal bowel pattern is and try to encourage a regular daily bowel movement utilising what you know about the gastro-colic reflex. Aim for a daily type 4 on the Bristol Stool Scale. Remember that a change of routine, different food etc. can adversely impact on the regularity of bowel movements. Check that they are taking adequate fluid intake and passing urine regularly during the day and if not a post void bladder scan should be carried out.
Impaired skin integrity
To prevent further risk to the skin they will require a care plan that addresses this issue. Urine and faeces can be very damaging to the skin, so it is essential that a toileting regime is put into place to minimise contact with the skin by urine and/or faeces. See Voiding Programmes and Gastro-colic Reflex.
Urinary Tract Infection
Can cause symptoms of urgency and frequency. Make sure the urine is dipstick tested and if the patient shows signs of UTI initiate treatment: antibiotics if prescribed; encourage fluids; avoid faecal incontinence and make sure if faecal incontinence occurs, that the perineal and anal area is washed from front to back to avoid contamination of the urethral orifice with faecal matter
Atrophic vaginitis
Is caused by a lack of oestrogen and occurs in women after the menopause. It can lead to symptoms of frequency and urgency and stress incontinence. This condition can be treated with topical oestrogen in the form of a cream or small pessaries which are inserted into the vaginal area. This treatment it can settle the symptoms of urinary frequency and urgency when other treatment options have not helped.
Unstable diabetes
Can lead to urinary frequency, urgency and urge incontinence because of the presence of glucose in the urine, which can irritate the bladder wall. Longstanding diabetes can also lead to damage of the nerves supplying the bladder and/or bowel and affect ability to pass urine/open bowels. If a patient has symptoms of urinary frequency and urgency, dipstick urinalysis will highlight any abnormalities that can be reported to the GP/medical staff for a review of their condition by Diabetes Specialist Nurse. Keep in mind that there are medications used to treat diabetes that will excrete glucose in the urine, please check with GP/medical staff.
Enlarged prostate
As men age their prostate can increase in size and in some cases lead to voiding problems. Symptoms include urinary frequency, hesitancy (difficulty in passing urine), nocturia and a sense of incomplete emptying. Some men also experience post-void dribbling incontinence. Constipation will add to the discomfort
Patients accessing our hospitals can access impartial and confidential help and support from one of our dedicated money advice partnership services.
As a result of the cost of living crisis more people are now finding it harder to make ends meet. Furthermore, a change in personal circumstances such as a change in health status, bereavement, birth of a new child, relationship breakdown or loss of employment can lead to money worries for a person or a household.
Our staff can refer patients, or patients may self-refer to one of the ‘Money Advice and Financial Inclusion’ partnership services listed below. Please note the referral form can be used for all sites listed, apart from the Royal Children’s Hospital. Dedicated assistance on a range of issues can also be obtained from our hospital Support and Information Services.
The list below shows which services are available for our different hospital sites. The services are fully confidential and can assist with a wide range of issues including social security benefits, charitable support and grants, debts and various other elements of financial wellbeing.
People diagnosed with a new health condition, or parents with a child who needs to attend hospital as an inpatient or outpatient, may be newly entitled to certain benefits.
At present the benefits system in Scotland is administered by both the Department of Work and Pensions and Social Security Scotland.
NHSGGC have a partnership with Social Security Scotland to support patients in New Stobhill and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospitals. The service can assist with applications for Adult Disability Payment, or any benefits administered by Social Security Scotland. For more information, please contact the hospital Support and Information Services.
Information on Child Disability Payment, Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Grant and Foods and a range of carer’s benefits can be found on the Social Security Scotland website: SSS – Benefits.
The Hospital Travel Costs scheme is for hospital only appointments and is for people with a low income or on certain benefits including Universal Credit. There are criteria for the type of transport reimbursed. The claimant must pay first then can get a refund from the cash office in the hospital. For more information on hospital transport, travel and parking, please visit: Transport, Travel and Parking – Information for Patients and Visitors – NHSGGC.
Young Patients Family Fund covers travel and subsistence costs for those who have family members who are in-patients in hospitals.
Patient Transport Service for patients who have a medical condition or mobility need that requires ambulance transport to get to their healthcare appointment. The service is available to take patients to and from pre-arranged hospital appointments, or for admission and discharge to hospital.
There is a National Entitlement Card for people with disabilities who are entitled to have a companion travel with them on the same journey. Companion travel is charged at a reduced rate. To apply call SPT on 0141 333 3211 or Concessions | SPT | Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.
The MyBus scheme provides a drop off and pick up service for those accessing health appointments – MyBus | SPT | Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. Please note that there is currently a reduced and restricted service.
For children aged 5-10 years application can be made at parentsportal For applications aged 11-21 years applications can be made at getyournec.scot Libraries can help with the application and verification of evidence, they can also advise on those already with/eligible for a Young Scot card. There is support available through schools also.
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We have provided some information and links to other resources to help you get ready for your surgery. You will also find information about your recovery and getting back to normal life after your surgery. The aim is to help you maximise your chances of recovering quickly and help prevent complications. Being in the best health you can be will improve your chances of recovering quickly and help prevent complications. A few small changes will make a big difference.
This webpage offers advice and support on how you can best prepare yourself physically and mentally for surgery.
Physical Activity
Having an operation and the recovery afterwards have been compared to exercise because they place a strain on the heart, lungs and muscles. Physical activity and training help prepare your body for exercise and the same is true before an operation. Improved fitness levels allow your body to cope better with the physical stress of surgery and will reduce your chances of complications.
The benefits of improved fitness before surgery include:
A better recovery
Leaving hospital sooner
Returning to a normal quality of life more quickly
Reducing your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Improving blood pressure control and cholesterol levels
Helping with weight control
Reducing anxiety and stress
What to do
If you are normally an active person, we would encourage you to continue doing the activities
that you enjoy before your operation. If you are normally less active, the good news is that it’s never too late to start seeing benefits from regular exercise. The even better news is that you don’t need to do much and every little helps. You should increase what you do gradually, but as little as 30 minutes, 5 days per week is enough to improve your fitness.
You should be exerting yourself hard enough so that your heart rate goes up and your body feels warm. So why not find something that you enjoy and make a start today? Get your friends and family involved, or join a group, to make it even more enjoyable and help you stay motivated. It is important to increase the amount of exercise you do gradually. If you have a heart or lung condition, or have any concerns, speak to your GP, surgeon or pre-assessment nurse before starting an exercise program. For more information see the NHS Inform Keeping Active webpage.
Food
In order for your body to recover from surgery, it needs the right energy and nutrients. A healthy balanced diet is important to help prepare your body for surgery.
You should aim to eat three regular meals with a good balance of the food groups – protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. Try to avoid adding any extra sugar or salt to your diet. For more information see the NHS Inform Eatwell Guide: How to eat a healthy balanced diet page.
Fuelling your recovery after surgery
Vitamins and minerals are crucial to recovery after surgery, for example iron, folate, zinc and vitamins A, C and K. Try to get as many different types as possible by eating a healthy balanced diet with a good intake of fruit and vegetables. Aim to eat 5 different portions each day.
Poor appetite / or weight loss
Depending on why you’re having surgery, some people may actually lose weight without trying before their operation. It is important your body has good energy stores to recover after surgery. If you have lost weight without trying to, or have a reduced appetite, try these simple changes to stop any more weight loss:
Eat little and often – try 5-6 small snacks or meals per day
Take drinks after meals and not before
Use full fat milk and full fat dairy products
Add margarine or butter to mashed potatoes
Add grated cheese and/or cream to soups and sauces
If you are a smoker, stopping, or even cutting down, before your surgery is one of the best changes you can make to improve your health. Smoking puts an additional strain on your heart and lungs and increases the risk of complications during and after surgery. Smoking increases the risk of problems during or after your operation.
Heart
reduced oxygen supply to heart and body
heart attack
Lungs
difficulty breathing during or after surgery
chest infection or pneumonia
collapsed lung
Blood clots
blood clots in your veins or lungs
Bones, skin and wounds
impaired healing and scaring
wound infection
Immune system
increased risk of infection
Vaping
Vaping, or using an e-cigarette, is not as harmful as smoking cigarettes. However, we don’t yet know the long-term health consequences. Vape liquid still contains nicotine, which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and puts a strain on your heart. We would also advise avoiding vaping before your operation.
What you can do… The important thing is that stopping smoking before surgery reduces your risk of these complications. The longer before your operation you can stop, the better. However, even avoiding cigarettes in the last few days can help. An operation provides a great opportunity to improve your long-term health by stopping smoking. Perhaps it could be an opportunity to quit smoking for good?
Support to stop
Quitting smoking is not easy, but we are here to support you. Maybe you could also get your friends and family to help by stopping at the same time?
If stopping is something you are motivated to do, speak to your surgeon or pre-assessment nurse who can refer you to our smoking cessation service. They offer individual and group support, as well as a range of nicotine replacement options. For more information see the NHS Inform stopping smoking website.
Alcohol
Alcohol, like all things, should be enjoyed in moderation. You don’t need to totally avoid alcohol before your operation, but we would advise that you stay below the recommended maximum amounts.
For both men and women this is less than 14 units per week, with no more than 3-4 units on any single day.
This would be around one and a half pints of beer, or two small glasses of wine.
You should avoid alcohol in the 24 hours before your operation.
Medical Conditions
Medical conditions can affect your recovery from surgery. It is important to make sure any conditions you have are controlled as well as possible before your surgery.
Diabetes
Good blood sugar control is really important to reduce your risk of infections. Talk to your diabetes nurse early to see if they need to make any changes to your treatment.
Blood Pressure
Blood pressure should be controlled to reduce your risk of stroke. Have your blood pressure checked at your GP surgery in good time before your operation. Your GP can then change your medication if needed.
Heart, lung, and other medical problems
If you have any other long-term medical problems, consider asking your GP or nurse for a review, especially if you think your health is not as good as it could be.
Anxiety and mental health
Most people feel some anxiety about having surgery. If you are very anxious or upset, it may be helpful to talk about your concerns with your GP. Techniques including mindfulness, relaxation and breathing exercises or yoga could help you relax before and after your surgery.
Dental health
If you have loose teeth or crowns, a visit to the dentist may reduce the risk of damage to your teeth during an operation.
Further information and resources to get fit for surgery
Are you going to prepare your body as best as possible and get fit for surgery? Although it may seem daunting, it is possible to make a few small changes that will make a big difference.
We are here to support you through this challenging time. If you have any questions about what you’ve just read then ask your pre-assessment nurse, surgeon or anaesthetist who will be able to guide you further.
Up to 1 in 7 people get complications after surgery. This can include issues relating to their wound, heart problems, lung infections and confusion. They can also lose independence if they are in hospital for longer than needed. People who have heart and lung problems, have two or more long-term conditions, and those who are living with frailty are particularly at risk of complications.
Increased activity and improved lifestyle choices ahead of surgery helps reduce these complications. This means patients recover quicker after surgery and get home sooner.
There are several different types of anaesthetic. Your anaesthetist will decide with you which anaesthetic would be best for you. Not all types of anaesthesia are appropriate for all types of operations.
If there is a choice of anaesthetic, the decision on which to use will depend on:
the operation you are having and any medical problems
your particular risks
your preferences and the reasons for them
the recommendation and particular skills of the anaesthetist
NHSGGC Dietetics have produced a film to showcase their Practice Based Learning. The film details what students can expect from their placement and highlights the variety of opportunities NHSGGC has to offer.
Starting out in your first Job
Getting your first job can be difficult. We have produced a series of “how to” below. The how to provide some tips on how to fill out application forms, for before, during and after interviews.
Within NHSGGC we have updated the NHSGGC Career webpage and the AHP Professions webpage to include a tab for AHP return to Practice. This will guide AHPs who are returning to practice, directing them to the national return to practice webpage . We also have an agreed HR process for AHPs who are supporting periods of supervised practice which can be accessed on our AHP Practice Education Team page.
International Dietitians
Information for Dietitians Considering Employment in the UK. This guide is designed for dietitians who are thinking about working in the NHS Scotland .Whether you’re currently living in the UK or planning to move from another country, this information can help you understand what to expect and how to get started.
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:
2nd September 2026, 09:30am-12:30pm, Parkhead Hub. Book a place.
3rd November 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. These sessions are part of the Health Issues in the Community training course.
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday 8th and Tuesday 15th September 2026, 09:30am-12:30pm, Langside 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:
Wednesday 23rd September 2026, 3:30-5pm, Clarice Pears, 90 Byres Rd, G12 8TB. Book a place.
Monday 5th October 2026, 3.30-5pm, St. Albert’s Primary School, 36 Maxwell Drive, G41 5DU . 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:
Sorry, we don’t have any upcoming dates available at the moment. Please keep an eye on this page for new dates being added.
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 learning opportunities in Glasgow City. In addition, training courses offered in relation to Substance Use also cover the topic of mental health, wellbeing and stigma. These courses are listed in the ‘Substance Use’ tabe below.
Healthy Minds
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.
Mental Health and Wellbeing across the life course – Free e-learning
The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Mental Health Improvement Team have collated a range of free online learning opportunities relating to Mental Health. We have laid these out in a life course approach. This list is not an endorsement but rather a snapshot of learning resources that are out there. We encourage learners to be curious but stay critical. The training highlighted will be in general at the informed and skilled levels of the Mental Health Improvement and Suicide Prevention Framework.
Mental Health Improvement, Self-harm and Suicide Prevention Training Pathway
The pathway is a tool to encourage anyone with an interest in mental health improvement to progressively build their knowledge and skills relevant to their role and responsibilities in the area of mental health. The resource is not a training calendar but rather a reference and guidance document to help individuals, teams and organisations explore potential training opportunities that are available, and whilst not exhaustive it can support navigation through the relevant and appropriate levels according to roles.
*Please note that to access some learning opportunities in the training pathway you will need to register with TURAS Learn but anyone with an email address, no matter what their location or role is, can register free of charge. To register go to https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/
A free e-learning module that helps staff gain knowledge and resources around online safety concerns and understand how they can assist those they support in dealing with these issues and minimising their potential harm. Available via Turas for anyone with an email address. Please note that a Turas account is required, you can create an account here.
Please see below upcoming dates for Suicide Prevention training and self-directed learning opportunities in Glasgow City.
Ask, Tell, Respond – Suicide Prevention 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/
Suicide Prevention Training – 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:
Monday 14th & Monday 21st Sept 2026 – 9:00am – 4:30pm both days . Parkhead Hub, 1251 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 5PZ. Book a Place
Monday 30th November & Monday 7th December 2026 – 9:00am – 4:30pm both days . Parkhead Hub, 1251 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 5PZ. 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.
Wednesday 2nd September 2026, 9.30am – 12noon, Glasgow Clyde College Anniesland Campus 19 Hatfield Dr, Glasgow G12 0YE, Book a place
Wednesday 2nd December 2026, 10am-12:30, MS Teams. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
To increase participants’ awareness of the multi-agency approach to suicide prevention across the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Board area
Learning outcomes/objectives:
Increased understanding of;
The current data around suicide, particularly around age and gender.
Some of the factors that can contribute to people taking their own life, or attempting to take their own life.
The impact that different forms of media can have on rates of suicide attempts and deaths by suicide.
The risks associated with irresponsible reporting of suicide in the media.
Level: Informed
Self-harm
Please see below upcoming dates for training and self-directed learning opportunities related to self-harm in Glasgow City.
What’s the Harm: Self-harm Awareness (1 hour)
Upcoming dates:
Thursday 1st October 2026, 2-3pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
Thursday 10th December 2026, 10-11am, MS Teams. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
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:
Thursday 17th September 2026, 9am-4:30pm, Parkhead Hub, 1251 Duke Street, Glasgow, G315NZ. Book a place.
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
The What’s the Harm? Training for Trainers (T4T) course is a three-day programme is designed to prepare participants to deliver the 1-day What’s the Harm? Self-Harm Awareness & Skills course. The aim of this course is to familiarise future trainers with the full content and structure of the 1-day WTH training, while building confidence and competence in delivering it effectively.
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
Substance Use (including Vaping)
Some of the courses below are delivered by our partners The Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) and are commissioned by Glasgow City HSCP. Some of these courses explore the topic of mental health. Further learning opportunities on mental health, suicide prevention and self-harm can be found in the tabs above.
30th July 2026, 9:15am-1:30pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
11th August 2026, 9:15am-1:30pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
3rd September 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:
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 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:
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 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
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 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:
25th August 2026, 9:30am-4:30pm, in-person (venue TBC). Book a place.
29th September 2026, 9:30am-4:30pm, Byres Road Community Hub, 90 Byres Road, G12 8TB. 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
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
Mental Health and Substance Use
Upcoming Dates:
18th August 2026, 10:30am-4:30pm, Parkhead Hub, 1251 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 5NZ. Book a place.
24th September 2026, 9:30am-4:30pm, Parkhead Hub, 1251 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 5NZ. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This facilitator led course will increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to supporting mental health and substance use in Scotland.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
Recall the prevalence of people with co-existing substance use and mental health issues
Describe the relationship between mental health and substance use
Gain an overview of common mental health conditions
Identify the impact of stigma in relation to drug use and mental health
Identify how to support and signpost people affected by mental health and substance use
Understand the importance of self-care when working in a support setting
Level: Informed
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:
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 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
Understanding Stigma: Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice
Upcoming Dates:
5th August 2026, 9:30am-4:30pm, Parkhead Hub, 1251 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 5NZ. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This facilitator led course will give participants a distinct set of knowledge and skills to help them understand and address alcohol and drug-related stigma.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
Describe the impact of stigma on people who use substances, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use
Recall language which de-stigmatises people affected by substance use
Describe how stigma and discrimination impact on the quality and effectiveness of service delivery
Identify institutional and structural stigma attached to people who use substances, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use.
Level: Informed
Vaping and Young People: Awareness Raising Session
8th October 2026, 1am-12pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
This awareness session is aimed at parents, carers and staff who work with young people within our communities.
Learning outcomes/objectives:
Attendees will have an increased knowledge and understanding of:
Up-to-date information on vapes and their use amongst young people.
Health and environmental impacts of vapes and increased confidence in discussing these with young people
Further 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:
Thursday 10th September 2026, 10am-12noon, MS Teams. Book a place.
Wednesday 9th December 2026, 10am-12noon, 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:
Thursday 10th September 2026, 1:30-2:30pm, MS Teams. Book a place.
Tuesday 27th October 2026, 10am-12noon, 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:
Sorry, we don’t have any upcoming dates available at the moment. Please keep an eye on this page for new dates being added.
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
Promoting Healthier Lives
Please see below upcoming dates for Training Courses that Promote Healthier Lives, delivered by Glasgow City Health Improvement.
Introduction to MAP Health Behaviour Change Learning Programme
Upcoming dates:
2nd September 2026, 10-11am, MS Teams. Book a Place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
The MAP of Health Behaviour Change Learning Programme aims to equip all Health, Care and 3rd Sector staff with the knowledge, skills and confidence to talk to people about behaviour change. Using theory- based interventions which are person-centred and will promote positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Learning outcomes:
After completing the Introduction session, learners will be able to:
Understand the main principles for an effective behaviour change conversation
Recognise the main components of MAP (motivation, action and prompts) and its importance in supporting people to make successful changes
Gain experience in using some of the evidence-based behaviour change techniques to support behaviour change
Consider the techniques and use of the skills as applied to you and/or your area of work
Level: Informed
MAP of Health Behaviour Change Learning Programme
Upcoming dates:
4th November 2026, 9:30am-4pm, Parkhead Hub, 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
Sexual Health and Relationships training for Youth Workers
This is a one day, face to facecourse for Youth Workers in Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are working with young people aged 13+.
Upcoming dates:
26th August 2026, 2026, 9:30am-4pm, The Robertson Trust, Conference Room, Robertson House, 152 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4TB. Book a Place.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Aims:
To build the skills and confidence of youth workers to support young people’s sexual health and well-being
Learning outcomes:
After completing the Learning Programme, learners will be able to:
Understand the social factors that influence young people’s sexual health and well-being
Feel able to discuss the impact of online pornography with young people
Have an up to date understanding of the law as it relates to young people, sexual activity and sexual offences
Feel confident to use a range of resources and approaches to help young people communicate around sex and consent
Know why discussions about condom and contraception use are important in 2026 and how to do this
Level: Informed
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