Core Brief is our regular employee update and provides important updates across a variety of topics, ranging from operational and site specific information, through to messages for our staff from our Chief Executive.
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Topics in this Core Brief include: Chief Executive launches new Staffnet hub to celebrate staff stories and hear from colleagues; and NHSGGC Interim Policy and Procedure for Managing Significant Adverse Events.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Thank you to our armed forces community – marking Armed Forces Day.
Topics in this Core Brief: Changes to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme – 4 days remaining.
Topics in this Core Brief: Equally Safe at Work; Introducing our new NHSGGC Armed Forces and Veterans Champion; ‘I finally felt safe’ – How Money Advice is changing lives; and Scottish Health Awards 2025.
Topics in this Core Brief: Late reported RIDDORS; Future Care Plan update alert; Speak Up survey; Mental Health and Stress Awareness – People Management Module; and Medical and Dental – Consultant Grade Discretionary Points.
This Core Brief details a visit to Parkhead Hub from Minister for Public Finance, Ivan McKee MSP, and Chief Executive Prof Jann Gardner, and the team celebrating a Design in Mental Health Award win
Topics in this Core Brief: Changes to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme – 7 days remaining; Honouring Our Armed Forces Community – Armed Forces Week begins; and Project SEARCH Graduation.
In this Core Brief, Chief Executive Professor Jann Gardner reflects on the First Minister’s recent speech and sets out the frameworks, priorities, and improvements to address healthcare inequalities and enhance patient care.
This Core Brief includes:
- Melanie McColgan appointed Director of Access
- Kindness in Action: Peer Support in NHSGGC
- World Cancer Research Fund and QEUH dietetic pilot
- Child Protection Level 3 – For maternity services staff
Topics in this Core Brief: Freedom of Information – new procedures; NHSGGC QI Network updates; Anxiety and Depression Awareness sessions; and World Sickle Cell Day – 19 June.
Topics in this Core Brief: Guidance and support for colleagues regarding the Supreme Court Judgment in Relation to Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018.
Topics in this Core Brief: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Healthcare; Speak Up survey; Beatson cancer nurse awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours; Public Protection Service: New Learning and Education Training sessions; and Management of alcohol withdrawal in acute hospitals: updated guidance (2025).
Topics in this Core Brief: Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin.
Topics in this Core Brief: Thank you for your participation in the iMatter questionnaire; Looking after yourself and others – session 26 June; and Scottish Health Awards 2025.
| Congratulations to NHSGGC nursing staff celebrated at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards! |
This Core Brief includes a video message from Nursing Director Prof Angela Wallace.
Topics in this Core Brief:
Report from the Health and Safety Forum including Staff Health Strategy 2023 – 2025, Ligature Awareness, Cut it Out Campaign, Fire Safety, and Datix
Topics in this Core Brief: Listening to our patients; Staff Parking Reminder – Bus stops and bus lanes; Celebrating Volunteers’ Week: A tribute to dedication and impact; and Green 14 commuting challenge.
Topics in this Core Brief: Launch of Anti-Racism Plan; Digital Dani – Here to help resolve your IT issues; Carers Week 2025; and Go smoke-free this Men’s Health Week.
Topics in this Core Brief: NHSGGC Equal Pay Statement 2025; iMatter 2025 – You Said, We Did; Become a Peer Champion for vaccination; Let’s talk about… Caring beyond the clock: Resources for staff navigating caregiving at home; and Success Register.
Topics in this Core Brief: Launch of New Room Booking System – Resource Scheduler (Live from 18 June); Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH); GGC Medicines Update; and Diabetes Week: 9 – 15 June.
Topics in this Core Brief: Changes to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme – time is running out; NHSGGC – New Information Asset Register; Fraud awareness; iMatter 2025 – You Said, We Did; and Dementia Awareness Week 2025 (DAW25).
Topics in this Core Brief include: Teamwork in action: Transforming patient flow and experience in Clyde.
Topics in this Core Brief: Cybercrime: Recognising the signs; Staff Parking Reminder – Pavement parking; Carers Week 2025 (9 – 15 June 2025); and 30s to save a life this Men’s Health Week.
Topics in this Core Brief: Happy What Matters To You Day; ‘What Matters to You’ – The Perioperative Journey at The New Victoria DSU; RAH nurse receives British Empire Medal at special ceremony; and Dietitians Week.