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Debate concerning the QEUH and RHC continues, reminder that we are all one NHSGGC team, progress being made on the One NHS Family exhibition, PRM takes home the award for Excellence in using QI in Maternity, Neonatal and Paediatric Services and Glasgow City’s HSCP’s Health Improvement Quit Your Way (QYW) team have been triumphant at this year’s Glasgow Times Community Champions Awards.

Topics in this Core Brief: Temporary revision to visiting arrangements at Lightburn Hospital; National Grief Awareness Week – 2-7 December 2021; Picturing our one NHS Family; and COVID 19 – Key Safety Theme – Droplet Precautions and Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGP’s).

In this issue Jane Grant talks about the debate which took place in the Scottish Parliament today regarding the QEUH/RHC.

QEUH/RHC Letter from Clinicians and Clinical Leaders to the First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care

Topics in this Core Brief: Self-Isolation Exemption – COVID Omicron; Worlds AIDS Day – 1 December 2021; iMatter – Action Planning and Celebrating Success; and Core Brief – 29 November 2021.

LFT changes to kits – Monday 29 November, Update on review of temporary visiting arrangement in specific areas across NHSGGC, What Matters To You Day 2021 – report available and Admission to Major Trauma Ward (1c), QEUH

How to order new LFTs, Period poverty, CHARISMA study begins at QEUH and Student Placement of the Year Award

As you will have seen in the past 24 hours, the QEUH / RHC and specifically the treatment provided to our patients at the hospital, has continued to be called into question. Hearing such speculation and allegations will, I have no doubt, be extremely difficult for our staff and patients alike.

In this issue Jane Grant talks about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care visit to Eastbank, our winter workforce plan and sends congratulations to our latest award winning colleagues.

Topics in this Core Brief: Changes to LFT kits; Amended Jason Leitch video link; Carers Rights Day – Thursday 25 November 2021; 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2021; and Health and Safety – COVID-19 Key Safety Theme: Good Hygiene.

Provision of support to winter vaccinations programme, 12 steps to a safe and healthy festive season – social events and Email guidance – multiple recipients

Physical Distancing signage updated, Medical and Dental staff Christmas and New Year holidays 2021/22, Datix – Learning lessons from incident investigations, Health and Safety Important Message – updated guidance for qualitative (Hood) face fit testing (FFT), Come and join the Staff Bank service

QEUH media and political scrutiny, supporting staff welfare, mental health check-in, peer support service, Community Assessment Centres continue as COVID-19 pathway, new partnership with the National volunteering co-ordination hub.

Topics in this Core Brief: Public Holidays 2022/23; Global Citizenship Conference, 24 November 2021; Message from Health and Safety – Ventilation and air conditioning during COVID-10; Person Centred virtual visiting iPads; Staff Safety Awareness: and Are you interested in becoming an ethics committee member?

Physical Distancing Signage updated, Celebrate Worldwide Stop Pressure Ulcer Day, Impact of COVID-19 on blood vessels and blood pressure , Picturing our Workforce, NHSGGC anaesthetists rouse COP26 delegates on sustainability, Katie knew she wanted to be a nurse – while having a transplant

Topics in this Core Brief: Annual Leave Buyback and Carry Over 2021-22; eESS – Login error Message; New Partnership with the National Volunteering Co-ordination Hub; Come and Join the Staff Bank Service; and Scottish Health Awards – Heartstart Projects in Argyll and Clyde.

Topics in this Core Brief: Patient Discharge Transport Service; Near Me Video Consultations – Learning Needs Survey for Health and Care Professionals; Grand Round; and Scottish Health Awards – Amma Birth Companions.

Jane talks about: COP26 Climate Change Conference, a sustainable future, COVID-19 pressures, HEPMA shortlisted for award and the Employee Director retires.

Topics in this Core Brief: Information on the NHS Pension Scheme – 2015 Remedy (McCloud Sargeant); Scottish Health Awards winner – Homeless Health and Asylum Service, Glasgow City HSCP; Remembrance Day; Inspiring Innovation in Women’s and Children’s Care; Picturing our Workforce: One NHS Family; After COP26, NHSGGC staff getting on their bikes; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.

Topics in this Core Brief: Message from Dr Margaret McGuire, Board Nurse Director; Guidance on DATIX Reporting – COVID-19; Scottish Health Awards winner – Stuart Watson; NHSGGC’s Energy Team lighting the way to a greener future; Webinar series on management of frail older adults; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.

Topics in this Core Brief: Climate Change and NHS Scotland – message from Caroline Lamb, Chief Executive NHS Scotland and Director General Health and Social Care; Lateral Flow Testing; Come and join the Staff Bank Service; Revision to visiting arrangements at the Royal Alexandra Hospital; Scottish Health Awards winner – Macmillan Scottish Mesothelioma Network; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.

Jane talks about awards recognising the remarkable efforts of staff, the right people, in the right place and at the right time, Occupational Therapy Week and COP26.

Topics in this Core Brief: Principles for Outpatients Consultations during COVID-19 – update on physical distancing in community settings; Occupational Therapy Week – 1-7 November; Home Energy Scotland; Your Hospital Live Arts Events; Pollution Pods open for visitors; NHSGGC signs up to the Sustainable Glasgow Green Economy Charter; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.

Topics in this Core Brief: New guidance for emergency departments; Life on the Frontline – Anne Marie Benes; Introduction of block team at QEUH; Occupational Therapy Week – 1-7 November; Sustainable procurement; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.