We’re not holding active engagement activities for our new maternity and neonatal strategy right now. If you’ve experienced any of our services, please share your experience on Care Opinion.
Check this page regularly and join our Involving People Network for all future updates on getting involved.
The best start: five-year plan for maternity and neonatal care was published in 2017. The strategy outlines a vision for future planning, design and safe delivery of maternity and neonatal services in Scotland. It puts family at the centre of decisions, while promoting every woman, baby and family receives person centred care.
Since 2017, the Scottish Government tasked NHSGGC with implementing 23 out of the 76 Best Start recommendations. Delivering these necessary changes was predicted to take 5 years.
We’ve outlined the user involvement work that we hosted prior to the COVID-19. It shows how we worked with patients and staff to evaluate how well we implemented Best Start recommendations.
Our Clyde region is one of five Early Adopter sites selected to implement a number of Best Start recommendations. Midwifery teams across Clyde are testing new care models to promote patients seeing the same staff throughout their maternity journey. This is known as “continuity of carer”.
During local evaluation, we recognised we need to listen to women’s experiences to assess many aspects of continuity of carer. The Patient Experience Public Involvement (PEPI) Manager has provided advice, guidance, tools and support to the Clyde Early Adopter group over the last 12 months. This allows us to analyse the new model of care from a patient perspective.
Care Opinion is used to capture patients’ experiences of continuity of carer models in Clyde. The PEPI Team support the Chief Midwife and Lead Midwives to respond and act on all maternity Care Opinion feedback.
The Lead Midwives respond to feedback, share positive experiences with teams and identify areas for improvement. They’re also required to demonstrate how feedback has made a difference and what changes have been made as a result.
Midwifery staff can encourage patients to share their experiences on Care Opinion through word of mouth. There are also pop-up banners on display across maternity sites and regular promotion of Care Opinion on NHSGGC social media. PEPI is investigating how we can promote Care Opinion on Badgernet – the electronic maternity record that patients can now access.
Care Opinion feedback should influence and inform the development of maternity services, alongside other feedback sources. Positive labour stories at the Inverclyde Royal Hospital and Vale of Leven’s Community Maternity Units could be used as part of ongoing promotion of these Birthing units.
The PEPI Manager and Chief Midwife explored new approaches to engaging with patients to shape maternity services. They connected with Seona Talbot, Sure Start Manager in Northern Ireland and President of the National Childbirth Trust. Seona successfully changed their organisation’s approach to user involvement, after facing similar challenges to NHSGGC with traditional Maternity Services Liaison Committees (MSLC). They adopted a co-producing model, including using social media to engage.
Most of their user involvement happens on Facebook, where they capture real time feedback and engage on specific transformation projects. The maternity staff also inform patients how their views have influenced the services. It was agreed our Chief Midwife would discuss this model with the Directorate Management Team. They would also agree the future of the MSLC with the Director.
As part of this work, the service should find out how patients want to help shape maternity services. This would allow them to use the work as an opportunity to co-design their user involvement activity.
During this time, the Scottish Health Council carried out a national scoping exercise for the Scottish Government. They examined how NHS Boards across Scotland involve patients to develop maternity services, which included MSLC and other activities.
We hosted A Moving Forward Together event with Third Sector organisations on Wednesday 19 June 2019. The Moving Forward Together programme sets out our vision to transform health and social care services to meet the needs of the local population. We shared information on how our services are changing and engaged with third sector organisations to shape what the services will look like. The event was also an opportunity to raise awareness of Best Start and the future vision for maternity and neonatal care in NHSGGC.
Poster presentations were on display throughout the event. They included key information on the national Best Start framework and what the continuity of care model will mean for patients locally. The PEPI Manager provided support by developing content and attending the event to display the poster and engage with attendees about Best Start.
No maternity related third sector organisations were able to attend the event. However, we’ll continue to explore opportunities to engage with these organisations, as this is part of us building and maintaining relationships with our key stakeholders. It also supports a partnership approach to service development and redesign. The approach will allow us to reach out more patients and their families, and gather more views and experiences for service redesign.
As required, we involve partners and allow them to provide support to patients during the antenatal and postnatal period. As part of this, each health board has to review accommodation provision and ensure they have a local policy for partners having a presence overnight.
Within NHSGGC, the PEPI Team gathered views and experiences of patients and their partners. They asked people to comment on visiting times and their preferences around partners having a presence overnight. This involved visiting our postnatal and antenatal wards and carrying out 1:1 conversations using a semi-structured approach.
In total, the PEPI Manager spoke to 29 people during 19 conversations with patients and their partners. The views and experiences informed the revision of the Board’s maternity visiting policy and accommodation provision for partners. The findings also helped plan the Maternity person centred visiting workshops led by our Person Centred Visiting team. These workshops were due to take place in March and April 2020, but were subsequently postponed as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
We’ve outlined the projects we’re working on to achieve the Best Start recommendations. These projects involve working with patients, staff and local people. They’ll help us to ensure that our maternity and neonatal services meet the needs of all our patients.
NHSGGC works with patients and staff to ensure we continue taking forward the Best Start recommendations.
We’ll continue to improve our current buildings, and strive to offer innovative technology to patients and staff.
We’ll continue to provide a Clinical Governance framework which covers all of our maternity and neonatal services. This will allow us to monitor and improve the quality of care we deliver.
We’re committed to ensuring all our local communities help shape the strategy. This allows you to influence your maternity and neonatal services over the next 5 years.
To guarantee we continue to support and develop our maternity and neonatal staff.
We’re committed to providing high quality maternity and neonatal care. We’ve specialised services across all of our Maternity Hospitals and Units, which ensure patients have the Best Start in NHSGGC.
Our services have evolved over the last 5 years. During this time, we’ve been working to implement key recommendations outlined in The best start: five-year plan for maternity and neonatal care. As we remobilise services across NHSGGC, it’s the right time to develop a new Maternity and Neonatal Strategy. This will be based on the hard work and learning gained over the past 5 years.
We’ll bring families and staff together as equal partners, to design and further improve our services. This will expand on the work of Best Start in NHSGGC and ensure we build on what we’ve already achieved.
A key goal of the new strategy will be reducing the impact of inequalities and deprivation, which can have long-term health consequences. Good maternity and neonatal care will support the best possible outcomes for every mother, baby and family.
Welcome to the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) care homes page. There are currently 183 registered care homes providing specialist care for adults and older people, people with learning and physical disability, neurological illness, mental health conditions and brain injury.
There are approximately 7,000 people residing in care homes with around 15,000 staff supporting the delivery of their care. Care homes are supported by their local Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) teams who provide a range of different services.
We welcome your feedback on the NHSGGC care home webpages. Please tell us what is good, what could be improved and anything else you would like to see. Please let us know if any of the links on these pages are broken.
If you have any compliments or comments about a care home please contact the care home directly or contact the local HSCP team.
The Care Home Collaborative works in partnership with all care homes across NHSGGC. We learn from and work with care home teams and their communities to help residents live their lives according to what matters to them.
HSCP teams provide a range of services to support care homes.
To learn more, please select your local area
Care Home Assurance Visits provide an opportunity for partnership working and shared learning between care homes and HSCP teams. These visits identify areas of good practice as well as what could be better. Care homes are supported to have ownership of changes required and can work in collaboration with the HSCPs and the CHC to achieve changes.
You can search useful links to partner organisations under the appropriate letter below
Flu and Covid vaccinations are available for all residents in care homes, carers, frontline Health and Social Care Staff which includes those working in Care Homes and in Care at Home Services. Every year we offer flu and the vaccine changes with the strains that are present so that we are all given the most protection possible. Even if you have had your primary course of the Covid Vaccine it is really important that you take up the offer of a Booster as Covid is a virus which changes and therefore the Covid Vaccine offered as a Booster is the most up to date for the variant that is circulating.
Both Vaccines protect against severe illness and reduce hospital admissions. By receiving your vaccinations you not only protect yourselves but your friends, family and those who are most vulnerable especially those we care for. By being vaccinated we also protect the demand on our NHS and Social Care Services.
If you are a resident in a Care Home then the Vaccination Team will come to vaccinate you in your residence and will also be able to vaccinate staff. If as a member of staff you are not at work on the day they visit it is still possible to receive your vaccine by attending our mobile bus and Community Clinics.
NHSGGC website has a list of all our clinics and mobile bus drop-ins: NHSGGC – Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2023/24
For information on the Winter Vaccine Programme please visit: Winter vaccines | NHS inform
Leaflets and information is available in alternative formats or other languages: Winter vaccines leaflets | NHS inform
If you are over 75 years or have a Weakened Immune System (WIS) and live in the community then you will receive a letter with an appointment. NHSGGC website has a list of all our clinics and mobile bus drop-ins: NHSGGC – Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2023/24
If you cannot attend the appointment allocated on the letter. You can change this via the NHS Inform Booking portal Login – Customer Service (nhs.scot) or by calling the National Contact Centre on 0800 030 8013. You can attend any community clinic where you work or live whatever is easiest. Flu is also available at Community Pharmacies across NHS GGC for those who are over 75, those with a weakened immune system (WIS) and Health and Social Care Staff including those working in Nursing Homes and Care at Home Services. To find a Pharmacy near you offering flu please check here
Welcome to the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) care homes page. There are currently 183 registered care homes providing specialist care for adults and older people, people living with learning and physical disability, neurological illness, mental health conditions and brain injury.
There are approximately 7,000 people residing in care homes with around 15,000 staff supporting the delivery of care. Care homes are supported by their local Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) teams who provide a range of different services.
We welcome your feedback on the NHSGGC care home webpages.
The Care Home Collaborative works in partnership with all care homes across NHSGGC. We learn from and work with care home teams and their communities to help residents live their lives according to what matters to them.
HSCP teams provide a range of services to support care homes.
To learn more, please select your local area
Care Home Assurance visits provide an opportunity for partnership working and shared learning between care homes and HSCP teams. These visits identify areas of good practice as well as what could be better. Care homes are supported to have ownership of changes required and can work in collaboration with the HSCPs and the CHC to achieve changes.
To access the current version of the Care Home Assurance Tool (CHAT) click on the link below
Flu and Covid vaccinations are available for all residents in care homes, carers, frontline Health and Social Care Staff which includes those working in Care Homes and in Care at Home Services. Every year we offer flu and the vaccine changes with the strains that are present so that we are all given the most protection possible. Even if you have had your primary course of the Covid Vaccine it is really important that you take up the offer of a Booster as Covid is a virus which changes and therefore the Covid Vaccine offered as a Booster is the most up to date for the variant that is circulating.
Both Vaccines protect against severe illness and reduce hospital admissions. By receiving your vaccinations you not only protect yourselves but your friends, family and those who are most vulnerable especially those we care for. By being vaccinated we also protect the demand on our NHS and Social Care Services.
If you are a resident in a Care Home then the Vaccination Team will come to vaccinate you in your residence and will also be able to vaccinate staff. If as a member of staff you are not at work on the day they visit it is still possible to receive your vaccine by attending our mobile bus and Community Clinics.
NHSGGC website has a list of all our clinics and mobile bus drop-ins: NHSGGC – Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2023/24
For information on the Winter Vaccine Programme please visit: Winter vaccines | NHS inform
If you are over 75 years or have a Weakened Immune System (WIS) and live in the community then you will receive a letter with an appointment. NHSGGC website has a list of all our clinics and mobile bus drop-ins: NHSGGC – Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme 2023/24
If you cannot attend the appointment allocated on the letter. You can change this via the NHS Inform Booking portal Login – Customer Service (nhs.scot) or by calling the National Contact Centre on 0800 030 8013. You can attend any community clinic where you work or live whatever is easiest. Flu is also available at Community Pharmacies across NHS GGC for those who are over 75, those with a weakened immune system (WIS) and Health and Social Care Staff including those working in Nursing Homes and Care at Home Services.
You can search useful links to partner organisations under the appropriate letter below
Are you looking to increase your physical activity levels but unsure where to start?
There are lots of people just like you who are now leading more active lives and feeling the benefits. This is thanks to the physical activity initiatives and classes we offer across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
With a range of classes and activities taking place in your local community, there has never been a better time to become active. Simply call 0141 232 1860 or browse this website and we’ll help you chose the best option for you. Alternatively, you can speak to your health professional to explore which option might best meet your needs.
Physical activity is simply any kind of activity or movement that we do in our day-to-day lives. It includes a whole range of activities from structured sport and exercise programmes, to dance, housework, gardening and things like walking around the shops. You don’t need to run a marathon or be a sports star to get the benefits of an active lifestyle; any activity which makes you breathe a bit faster, feel a bit warmer and raises your heart rate can help you to lead a healthier and happier life.
Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do for your health and wellbeing. Even if you’ve not thought of getting active before, there are lots of reasons why you should get actve now:
Most people are more likely to stay active, if they choose activities they enjoy and that fits easily into their lifestyle. We have a range of options for you to choose from which can support you in becoming more active.
This popular video “23 and 1/2 hours” by Dr Mike Evans, with over 5 million views on YouTube, talks about the many benefits of being more active in an engaging and informative way:
Some inspirational stories from people who have participated in our physical activity and weight management programmes.
Physical Activity
Weight Management
If you’re not currently being active, unsure where to begin and would like support getting started, then Live Active is for you!
Please take a look at the following clip which shows you what Live Active is all about. You can also read testimonials from other Live Active service users.
“I started Live Active in October 2018 and my life has changed for the better. I would never have tried a gym or classes if it wasn’t for the help and support I got. It started with Diane’s supervised gym sessions and I attended her Vitality classes, now I have build my confidence to try things like hips, bums and tums and Aqua Aerobics. My main focus was to improve on my diabetes and lose weight. I have managed to control my diabetes better and dropped 2 dress sizes and feeling much healthier and mentally better too. Not to mention doing simple daily tasks like taking the stairs is much easier for me.
I would recommend Live Active for people looking for that extra support to get started.”
“My Live Active Referral helped me to increase my confidence after my knee replacement. The supervised gym sessions provided great company, a friendly atmosphere, and complimented my physiotherapy exercises perfectly.”
“I had put on 5 stone since the death of my daughter and ended up with low mood and anxiety. I felt I had to do something about it so my doctor referred me. There have been great benefits… a few examples are I am healthier and more mobile. I feel part of a group when in the classes – this has been a big benefit in my confidence growing I am not as anxious anymore. I have also lost nearly 6 stone. Fitness is now a way of life for me and I can’t imagine not doing it now. I can’t believe I came from coach potato to going to the gym 3-4 times a week – my only regret is that I didn’t start sooner!”
Through the support of our highly trained and qualified Live Active Advisors, we’ll help you build the confidence you need to make positive lifestyle changes. We’ll work with you to develop a support package, provide you with one-to-one catch-ups, supported activity sessions and encourage you to set goals, which will leave you feeling great and ensure you’re getting the most out of life.
Please Note – A referral from your health professional is required for you to attend Live Active. This is necessary as it gives the Live Active Advisors all the information that they need to best support you. The referral form will be sent to a Live Active Advisor at the Leisure Centre you wish to attend. Live Active operates within the main Leisure Centres across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Once your referral is made you will be assigned a dedicated Live Active Advisor who is there every step of the way to help and support you to become more active. The Live Active Advisor will receive your referral from the health professional, and they will give you a call to book in your first appointment. The first appointment will last about an hour and is a great opportunity to meet your Live Active Advisor and have a chat about what you would like to do. You will work together to agree an achievable goal and a plan to help you succeed. Your Advisor will also show you around the centre, so you know where everything is and make sure you have everything you need to get started.
Whether it’s increasing physical activity, healthy eating/weight loss or simply living a more positive lifestyle, our Live Active advisors are with you every step of the way. During the Live Active programme, you’ll be given access to various activities such as Vitality classes, supervised gym sessions, swimming, health walks and many more (fees apply for some supported activities).
The Live Active team will be in touch regularly for up to 12months (either by face-to-face catch ups or over the phone) to see how you are getting on. The advisors also provide supervised activity sessions* in the gym during the week so that you know they are there on hand if you need them with your gym programme.
If your health professional has already referred you and you haven’t heard anything within 2 weeks then please call 0141 232 1860 and select Live Active to book in for your first appointment.
The one-to-one support from the Live Active Advisor is free. You will have to pay for the additional activities you choose to take part in. Costs vary and your advisor can give you more details about these.
If you would like to take part in Live Active, then please speak to your health professional who will complete a referral form on your behalf and make the arrangements to book you in for you free consultation.
Or if you have already been referred but still waiting to hear from the Live Active team please call 0141 232 1860 and select the Live Active option to speak to an Advisor who will be able to book you in for your first appointment.
The data collected is done so in line with our privacy notice for patients. Please read our data protection and privacy information in full before signing a referral form. The privacy notice sets out the legal basis for processing this data, how long we will keep your data for, how we protect your personal information, and your rights in relation to the personal data that we hold on you.
For more information about Live Active within your local area please visit your Local Authority website:
East Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust
West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust
Vitality exercise classes are specially designed for people living with a range of medical conditions, such as; Parkinson’s disease, MS, Stroke, Cardiac Conditions, Osteoporosis, Cognitive impairments and COPD. Vitality is also ideal for those of you who have a fear of falling or find your strength and balance is starting to impact on your daily lives.
Our supportive instructors will improve your confidence to join in, get active and lead a fuller, more independent life.
Please take a look at the following clip which shows you what Vitality exercise classes are all about.
We will help you choose a Vitality class that best suits your needs, making sure you are safe, comfortable and above all else having fun. Before you know it, you’ll be joining in, having a laugh and really feeling the difference.
There are over one hundred classes per week in various Leisure Centres and Community Centres throughout Greater Glasgow and Clyde and classes last for approximately 60 minutes.
Cost
Costs varies depending on Local Authority – when you call 0141 232 1860 they will be able to inform you of the exact costs.
Where and when?
If you would like to find a Vitality Class near you all you need to do is call 0141 232 1860 and select the Vitality option or click the button below to find your nearest class:
What’s next?
If you would like to come along to a Vitality Class all you need to do is call 0141 232 1860 and select the Vitality option. Here they will be able to advise you to which class is best, inform you of the days and times of when they are on and book you in (if need be) for your first session.
All we ask is that you attend your first class 10-15 minutes before it starts so you can meet the instructor and discuss your specific needs.
For more information about Vitality within your local area please visit our Local Authority website:
East Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust
West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust
Everyone can take part in our walks. They’re easy, you don’t need fancy equipment and they won’t cost you a penny.
Health walks are a great way of meeting people whilst getting out and taking in the sights of your local parks and gardens. They’re fun and a great first step to becoming more active. Our trained Walk leaders are on hand to make sure you go at a pace you are comfortable with.
Walks usually last up to 1 hour and with over 75 walks taking place each week there’s bound to be one to suit you.
Please take a look at the following clip which shows you what our health walks are all about
What’s next
There’s no need to book a place, simply call 0141 232 1860 and select the Walking option to find out more about your nearest walk.
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You can also visit your Local Authority or partner organisation website to find out more about health walks in your area:
Glasgow Life – Good Move Walking
East Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust
In addition to our NHS activities mentioned above, our six Local Authority partners have a range of general physical activity opportunities available such as gym facilities, swimming and a range of exercise classes. There’s literally something for everyone.
Costs vary depending on activity and local authority area. For more information please just call 0141 232 1860 and select General Physical Activity Opportunities.
If you would like to know what other activities are on in your local area either click on the relevant local authority area below which will take you to their website or call 0141 232 1860 and select General Physical Activity Opportunities to have a chat with someone.
You can also find out more about local physical activity opportunities by visiting your Local Authority website:
East Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust
West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure
Inverclyde Leisure (See also the Lyle Gateway Facebook page )
Maintaining a healthy weight or losing some weight has real health benefits. Losing just 5kg (11 lbs) could lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels and may improve your mobility and reduce aches and pains! You can find out more about our services to help you manage your weight below.
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 to the service.
The Community Weight Management Service is delivered 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.
The Specialist Weight Management Service is delivered by a team of psychologists, physiotherapists and dietitians. Psychological approaches and physical activity guidance is provided, alongside dietary advice, tailored to your needs. This approach will help you to identify ways to overcome barriers to weight loss and maintenance. Patients referred to SWMS will undergo an initial assessment to allow us to direct you towards the best treatment plan for you.
If you are enquiring about the new injectable weight loss medications these are currently not available through the Glasgow and Clyde Weight Management Service. For more information please use the link: Weight Loss Medications – NHSGGC.
Find out more about our services to help you manage your weight and how to access them:
There has been a significant increase in travelling over the last decade or so with many of us travelling to more far flung destinations. As a result there has been an increase in preventable travel related illness.
If you’re visiting friends or family, backpacking on your gap year or heading off on a family holiday, you may require a Travel Health Assessment and also vaccinations to keep you safe. Many vaccinations are available for free on the NHS.
GP’s previously delivered travel health vaccines however, this service is now provided by your health board. To get the care and advice you need it is important that you seek an appointment in plenty of time before you travel.
We advise you to contact our services at least 8 weeks before your travel date.
Prior to travel, UK residents planning to undertake Hajj or Umrah should be advised to:
Returning travellers from Saudi Arabia are advised to call their GP by phone or call NHS24 on 111 (out of hours) as soon as possible if experiencing flu-like symptoms (including fever, cough and/or shortness of breath) within 14 days of returning from Saudi Arabia, mentioning their recent travel.
This service is only for those residing within the NHSGGC Health Board area. If you live in another NHS Board area you can find your local provider here: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
If you are unable to provide this information at the time of your appointment it may cause a delay in you receiving any necessary vaccinations and you may have to return at a later date. If you have children attending with you, please bring the child’s red book or details of any vaccinations the child has received in school.
If you have an appointment to receive your travel vaccinations and are no longer able to attend, it is important you tell us as early as possible. Late cancellation or not attending your appointment result in a cost to the NHS and denies others the opportunity to receive an NHS travel health appointment.
We will not vaccinate you with Covid-19 unless this is a requirement for entry for a country you are travelling too. There are very low numbers of countries that require this now and information on the up to date list can be found on the Government website for the country you are travelling to.
A current list of countries that require Covid-19 vaccination for travel entry certification purposes can be found here: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements.
If you require covid vaccination for entry and haven’t had your primary course, please get in touch with the contact centre on 0800 917 6115 who will arrange an appointment.
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings:
Before travelling to Hajj or Umrah it is recommended that you are up-to-date with routine vaccines for life in the UK, including:
Before booking travel, check the ‘Entry Requirements’ section of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) guidance for the latest rules you will need to comply with to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
You should purchase comprehensive travel insurance before travelling:
Before booking travel, check the ‘Entry Requirements’ section of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) guidance for the latest rules you will need to comply with to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
You should purchase comprehensive travel insurance before travelling:
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on coronavirus, safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings:
