Control IT Plus is our lifestyle programme for people diagnosed with, or are at risk of developing, Type 2 Diabetes. The programme aims to give you a better understanding of Type 2 Diabetes and help you to self-manage your condition as best as you can.
Control IT Plus is delivered online by a range of NHS health professionals, across two interactive sessions. To sign up for the programme click on the ‘Contact Us’ section below. However, we understand that for a number of reasons you may be unable to attend these sessions or unsure about doing so. Therefore, you’ll find below links to a range of Control IT Plus information, including our programme videos and participant booklet.
In addition to Control IT Plus, we have a range of services to support you on your journey. Visit our Type 2 Diabetes Hub to find out more about these.
Quit Your Way stop smoking services offer free information, advice and support, including nicotine replacement therapy, to those who want to stop smoking.
To find out more about what our services can offer call the Quit Your Way service on 0800 916 8858 or Click to Quit: Find a Stop Smoking Service in your area via Scotland’s Service Directory on NHS Inform:
The Quit Your Way Community Service offers free stop-smoking support throughout Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Our team of trained advisors are friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated to supporting you through your quit journey.
The most effective way to quit smoking is with support and the use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products; whether it is your first attempt or you have tried before, we are here to make your quitting journey as successful as possible. To find out more about personalised appointments for face-to-face, telephone or online support, call our team on 0800 916 8858 to get started.
Quit Your Way Hospital Service
Please note that our Hospitals (including the grounds) are smoke-free sites.
Planned admissions
Stopping smoking before a hospital procedure (such as an operation) greatly reduces the risks of complications and aids recovery. If you would like to stop smoking ahead of a planned admission you can use the postcode search on Scotland’s Service Directory to find our local stop smoking services near you.
Urgent Admissions
If you are unexpectedly admitted to hospital, we understand that many people who smoke may feel uncomfortable in a non-smoking environment. If you smoke, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products are available to keep you comfortable from withdrawal symptoms, please discuss this with ward staff.
You can also request a referral to the hospital stop smoking service upon arrival or at any point during your stay. An advisor from the stop smoking service will provide support and advice throughout your quit attempt and arrange NRT if needed. You will leave with a supply of products and information on continuing them through your local pharmacy.
All community pharmacies in Greater Glasgow and Clyde offer free one-to-one support to help you to stop smoking. You can arrange to drop in on a day and a time that suits you.
The pharmacist will explain the medications available to help you quit smoking such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) patches or gum. They will advise on the pros and cons of each to help you decide which option is the best for you. The pharmacists can then arrange for you to get free NRT, if the products are suitable for you to use.
In November 2018, all prisons in Scotland became smoke-free environments with smoking and tobacco products not permitted by law. This was in response to local and national concerns about the air quality and exposure to second-hand smoke for people living and working in the prison environment.
There are two Quit Your Way services delivered in the prisons in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area. Symptomatic relief and smoking cessation support for smokers who meet a specific criteria when they are admitted into prison and behavioural support with Nicotine Replacement Therapy for people wishing to become nicotine free while in prison. Anyone can self-refer using the NHS Health Improvement self-referral form or by others involved in their care.
Studies show that quitting smoking improves mental and physical health. The Quit Your Way Mental Health Service offers free stop smoking services throughout Greater Glasgow & Clyde, providing support from our trained advisors. We offer advice and support to quit smoking and provide Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to help manage withdrawal cravings whilst in our smoke free hospitals
NHSGGC Mental Health In-patient staff can find out more about our service by accessing a short QYWMHS video briefing below.
Patients are referred to the service by NHSGGC staff or can refer themselves, as can staff.
Smoking causes nicotine addiction and people who start smoking at an early age find it more difficult to quit. Two-thirds of adult smokers in the UK say that they started smoking regularly before the age of 18, while two out of five say they started before the age of 16.
We provide a confidential and youth friendly service to young people who wish to stop smoking. This includes tailored support through telephone or virtual support sessions and access to nicotine replacement products.
We understand that getting to a healthier weight and sticking to it can be hard, but with our Community Weight Management Service it is easier, providing you with support from our team of experts. There are many physical and mental wellbeing benefits linked to a healthier weight and being more active. It can reduce your chances of many conditions, it helps you sleep better, decreases your stress levels and improves your energy and mood.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde provide a Community Weight Management Service in partnership with Weight Watchers and Slimming World to help you lose weight. If eligible for the service you’ll receive a free 12 week membership providing access to a blend of in-person and online support. You will be able to attend a weekly workshop for a check in with a coach who will support you on your weight loss journey. You will also get access to a timetable of virtual workshops, delivered online, by Coaches and a range of further support through the smartphone app.
If you regularly attend workshops and lose 5% of your body weight over the 12 weeks, you could be eligible for a further 12-week membership.
Use the tabs below to find out a bit more about the service and how you can be referred.
The Programme
Members follow a programme combining healthy eating, physical activity and behaviour change techniques supporting them to lose weight and develop healthy habits.
Your Weight Management membership through NHSGGC provides you with:
Access to a timetable of local workshops, held in local venues.
Opportunity for a weekly wellness ‘Check In’
Opportunity to be weight each week by your coach/consultant
Support from other members going through their own weight loss journey
Access to virtual workshops for members who prefer this option – you don’t have to speak, you can simply join and listen in to the discussion.
In addition to these local and virtual workshops, you’ll be provided with 16 weeks access to the smartphone app which offers the following:
Tracking of diet/ physical activity/ sleep
Thousands of recipes available
Equipment-free workouts
Social community – 24/7 access to a coach/consultant
Referral
Self Referral
NHSGGC Weight Management Services support individuals with existing health conditions that could be improved by losing weight. If you have Diabetes, Heart Disease or have previously had a Stroke and are overweight then you can self-refer by the means below.
All referrals are received through a NHSGGC managed weight management admin hub where demographic information, medical history and additional needs are considered before identifying a weight management service destination (Slimming World or Weight Watchers).
Depending on your criteria (BMI; health conditions) you will be referred to the most appropriate service for you, either the Community or Specialist service. Use the online tool to calculate your body mass index (BMI).
If you are trying to lose weight but don’t meet the criteria for referral to our services, why not check out our Self Management resource and other services which could support you.
Success Stories
Some inspirational stories from people who have participated in our weight management programme.
Community Weight Management
Derek’s Story
John’s Story
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While we provide clinical support for people whose health conditions could be improved by losing weight, managing your weight is also a journey you can begin on your own.
Weight loss and management self-help resources
Eat Well Feel Great Lose Weight Booklet
Losing weight safely can help you feel better, boost your energy, and even help you fit back into your favourite clothes. Our self-help guide – Eat Well, Feel Great, Lose Weight – is the perfect place to start.
The guide walks you through how to calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) and gives you the tools to take charge of your own progress. You’ll find practical advice on healthy eating, staying active, and planning ahead to help you stay on track.
Download the free NHS Weight Loss Plan to help you start healthier eating habits, be more active, and start losing weight.
The plan is broken down into 12 weeks so you can:
set weight loss goals
plan your meals
make healthier food choices
get more active and burn more calories
record your activity and progress
Don’t worry, the app makes it easy for you – just take it one week at a time. Let’s make “one day” today!
NHS Weight Loss App
Get it on Google Play
Download on the App Store
Physical Activity
Staying active is a brilliant way to not just lose weight, but boost your mood. Whether you want to de-stress, lose weight quicker, tone up or achieve your fitness goals, our physical activity programmes can help.
Simply call 0141 232 1860 or browse our Get Active page and we’ll help you chose the best option for you.
Are the products suitable for those following a Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal or Kosher diet?
Vitamin Drops
Yes, is suitable for those following a vegan, vegetarian, halal or kosher diet.
Vitamin Tablets
Yes. All ingredients are plant based and are suitable for those following a vegan, vegetarian, halal or kosher diet. The product also contains no added sugars and artificial flavours.
How long is the shelf life?
Vitamin Drops
From production, the vitamins have a 2 year best before date. Use vitamins within 4 months once opened.
Vitamin Tablets
From production, the vitamins have a 2 year best before date.
My child has allergies, can they take the vitamin drops?
This Product Is Free from Sugars, Gluten, Yeast, Artificial flavours & colours, Lactose, Preservatives.
Emulsifiers: microcrystalline cellulose, anti-caking agent: magnesium stearate, Cholecalciferol from Lichen (Cladonia rangiferina). This product is free from Sugars, Gluten, Artificial flavours, Nut, Wheat, Gelatine, Egg
I am pregnant, can I have the vitamin D if it is recommended?
Healthy Start
Healthy Start vitamins is given to those who are pregnant at antenatal appointments for the duration of pregnancy. The vitamins contain the right amount of vitamin D (10 micrograms) along with folic acid and vitamin C. Therefore, you do not need to take the vitamin D supplement and should not take both the vitamin D and Healthy Start vitamins at the same time.
My child is 3 years old, can I get the free vitamin D drops?
All children aged 1 to 4 years old take a vitamin D supplement every day. This Scottish Government scheme allows free vitamin D for all children under 3 year olds. Although you will not be able to get vitamin D for free, you will be able to buy it at your local pharmacy and most supermarkets. Look for a supplement containing 10 micrograms vitamin D that are sugar free.
Why do breastfed babies need vitamin D supplementation and not formula fed babies?
Both breast fed and formula fed babies need vitamin D. This is because we get most vitamin D from sunlight and in Scotland we are unlikely to get enough.
Infant Formula
Vitamin D supplements is not required because infant formula is strictly regulated in the UK and must contain vitamin D.
Breastfed Babies
Breastfed babies are recommended to take vitamin D from birth as a precaution to ensure they get enough. Breast milk gives babies the best start in life providing long lasting health benefits for mother and baby.
My baby is mixed feeding breastmilk and infant formula, should I give them vitamin D?
Mixed-fed babies should be given a vitamin D supplement if they are having less than 500 ml (around 1 pint) infant formula. You will be able to collect them free from your local community pharmacy. A vitamin D supplement is not needed if they are having more than 500 ml infant formula every day.
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This page aims to provide information and signposting to families in relation to breastfeeding and infant feeding. If you need further information, advice or if you are experiencing any difficulties with breastfeeding or feeding your baby, please make contact with Your Midwife, Health Visitor, Family Nurse, or GP in the first instance.
Parent Club
Parent Club has useful information on feeding your baby:
You can access the same support in Polish or Welsh via the same number – 0300 100 0212 – press 1 for support in Welsh or 2 for support in Polish. Call 0300 456 2421 for support in Bengali and Sylheti.
It also offers support in British Sign Language. Users in Scotland can contact the helpline via contact SCOTLAND-BSL.
You can access the same support in Polish or Welsh via the same number – 0300 100 0212 – press 1 for support in Welsh or 2 for support in Polish. Call 0300 456 2421 for support in Bengali and Sylheti.
NHSGGC hosts the National Milk Bank for Scotland. Visit our pages for more information on the service and if you would be interested in become in breastmilk donor.
Breastfeeding In Neonatal Care: Your breastmilk is very important if your baby is born too soon, is very small or is sick. For more information on breastfeeding, or providing breastmilk for your baby if born too soon visit: RHCG – Neonatal infant feeding.
Formula Feeding
Public Health Scotland produce a helpful leaflet in a range of languages called Formula Feeding: How to feed your baby safely. The link for this can be found below.
The recommendations for formula fed infants is that a first infant milk (may be referred to as first stage formula or stage 1 milk) is recommended throughout the first year of life. There are no requirement to move onto a hungry baby milk, or follow on formula. It can be confusing as to which brand of first infant milk to buy for your baby due to the range available on the market. Please be reassured that by law, all Infant formula milks must have the same composition. This means that any first infant milk would be suitable and there is no need to buy more expensive brands of Infant milk. First Steps Nutrition Trust have published a range of very useful information: Infant milks for parents & carers — First Steps Nutrition Trust.
Once your baby reaches the age of 1 year, pasteurised whole milk and semi-skimmed cow’s milk can be given to them as their main drink as could pasteurised goats and sheep’s milk. For children aged 1-5 years use of growing up or toddler milks is not recommended. For more information please see Milks marketed for children — First Steps Nutrition Trust.
Responsive bottle feeding is a great for you or your partner to have time with your baby. Keeping you baby close by helps you to pick up their cues for feeding or attention, Learning your baby’s cues | Parent Club. During feeds, holding your baby close, looking into their eyes and talking to them gently helps they feel safe and secure. It’s important to also look out for signs during a feed that your baby is full so they are not getting too much milk. For more information, see Infant-formula-and-responsive-bottle-feeding.pdf. NHS Tayside has also developed a YouTube Video on responsive bottle feeding.
For further information and advice or if you have any concerns about formula feeding your baby, please speak to your health visitor, family nurse or GP.
Ready Steady Baby Your guide to pregnancy, labour and birth and early parenthood up to 8 weeks.
UNICEF
UNICEF have a range of useful resources for parents on infant feeding and relationship building, as well as information on overcoming common breastfeeding challenges. Printable resources in other languages are available.
First Steps Nutrition Trust
First Steps Nutrition Trust is an independent public health nutrition charity that provides information and resources to support eating well from pre-conception to five years.
Starting Solids
Starting Solids has produced a range of helpful videos for when you are introducing solids foods to your baby at around 6 months Starting Solids – NHSGGC.
There are also a range of Starting Solids Sessions delivered face to face or online across NHSGGC. Further details can be found via the Happy Health Tots app.
Vitamin D
Information about our Vitamin D scheme including details of the free vitamin D supplements available to those who are breastfeeding, and children under 3 years within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.
Henry
The HENRY programme aims to support families of children aged 0-12 years and engage the whole family in adopting healthier eating and lifestyle habits. HENRY addresses a range of areas that are relevant to families including, but not limited to, parenting, well-being, self-esteem and confidence, portion sizes, healthy food swaps, getting active as a family, food groups, and food labelling.
Starting solids means gradually introducing a variety of foods to your baby alongside breast milk or infant formula until they are eating the same healthy foods as the rest of the family. Sometimes this is called weaning, introducing solids or complementary feeding.
Our Starting Solids Show videos provide information for parents and carers. These videos include guidance from one of our Community Dietitians, Rachel, on everything you need to know about introducing solids to your baby and the new vitamin D product. There is lots of other important information about food for your baby from our community chef, Sandra and more from Fiona, one of our Health Improvement Practitioners, about your baby’s first teeth.
Starting Solids Show – Getting Started (Part 1)
Starting Solids Show – Practical Tips (Part 2)
Starting Solids Show – All About Textures and Suitable Drinks for Your Baby (Part 3)
Starting Solids Show – More Healthy Meals & Snacks and a Note on Food Safety (Part 4)
First Teeth (Oral Health)
If your child’s first teeth have not come through yet, it is still important to start them on the path to good oral health. In her video, Fiona, one of our Health Improvement Practitioners gives some tips and advice on how to do this.
Starting Solids Show – First Teeth (Oral Health)
You can also find out more information including teething, caring for your baby’s first teeth and healthy snack ideas on the Childsmile website.
Starting Solids Show: Cookalong Videos
Our community chef, Sandra, gives lots of helpful information about introducing solids, whilst showing you how to make a range of quick, tasty and healthy meals for your baby and the rest of the family as well as additional money saving tips.
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