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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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Core Brief

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Core Brief – 15 September 2025 (Daily update, 10.30am)

Topics in this Core Brief include: Civility Saves Lives – Online Champions Training; eESS Team (NHSGGC) – Contact details; and Important notice: Staffnet Legacy – Page Owners and Editors.

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Core Brief – 12 September 2025 (Message from Professor Jann Gardner, Chief Executive, 1.00pm)

This Core Brief features a message from Professor Jann Gardner, Chief Executive, as she reflects on this year’s Annual Review and plans for NHSGGC’s next chapter.

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Core Brief – 11 September 2025 (Daily update, 1.50pm)

Topics in this Core Brief include: Speak Up Week 2025; GGC Medicines update; and Care Home Collaborative – September newsletter.

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Core Brief – 10 September 2025 (Daily update, 10.45am)

Topics in this Core Brief include: Kindness and civility at work – have your say in two minutes; Suicide Prevention Awareness Week; Peer Support Training – upcoming dates; and PAT Conference 2026 Poster Submission.

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Core Brief – 9 September 2025 (Daily update, 11.10am)

Topics in this Core Brief include: Launch of NHS Scotland gender-based violence policy; Staff Wi-Fi; and Guided Health Walk – Saturday 20 September 2025 9.30am.

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Core Brief – 8 September 2025 (Daily update, 2.00pm)

Topics in this Core Brief include: Staff Vaccination Week is back: Monday 22 to Sunday 28 September 2025; Whistleblowing Standards Module; and Welcome to Research Information Day – 7 October 2025.

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Core Brief – 5 September 2025 (Daily update, 1.40pm)

Topics in this Core Brief include:
• Listening to our patients – Care Opinion August update
• Keep you and your patients’ data safe – Digital security labels
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training for managers
• Cultural awareness and humility – resources and staff training

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Core Brief – 5 September 2025 (Daily update, 10:50am)

This week, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Chair, Dr Lesley Thomson KC, and Non-Executive Director Lesley McDonald visited the Endoscopy Unit and Older People’s Ward at New Stobhill Ambulatory Care Hospital, where they witnessed first-hand the outstanding care and innovation delivered by our dedicated teams.

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Core Brief – 4 September 2025 (Daily update, 11.30am)

Topics in this Core Brief include:

  • UK Emergency Alert test – Sunday 7 September
  • Looking After Yourself and Others session – 10 September
  • M8, Hillington Interchange – Major Bridge Refurbishment (Starts 8 September)
  • Active Staff survey results
  • Important notice: Staffnet Legacy – Page Owners and Editors
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Core Brief – 3 September 2025 (Daily update, 12.00pm)

Topics in this Core Brief:

Report from the Health and Safety Forum

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Core Brief – 2 September 2025 (Message from Professor Jann Gardner, Chief Executive, 11.25am)

This message from the Chief Executive covers: What does the next chapter look like for NHSGGC? An introduction to Interface and healthcare innovation

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Core Brief – 1 September 2025 (Daily update, 9.45am)

Topics in this Core Brief include:

  • Kindness and civility at work – have your say in two minutes
  • It’s National Wellbeing Week!
  • Book your space in September’s free Active Staff classes – including yoga and Pilates
  • Training opportunity – Introduction to Health Literacy (16 September)
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Core Brief – 29 August 2025 (Daily update, 10.55am)

Topics in this Core Brief include:
• Public Protection Service: New Learning and Education Training Sessions, September – October 2025
• LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Training Day in October
• ‘Unlock your digital potential—visit the one-stop Digital Skills and Literacy Hub for quick links, smart tips, and all the eHealth support you need!

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Core Brief – 28 August 2025 (Daily update, 12.15pm)

Topics in this Core Brief include: Implementation of a Facilities Staff Bank in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Last chance to have your say in the Health and Wellbeing Survey 2025!; and M8, Hillington Interchange – Major Bridge Refurbishment; 8 September – 1 October 2025 (phase one).

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Core Brief – 27 August 2025 (Report from the August Board meeting, 2.30pm)

This issue of Core Brief updates from the Board Meeting held on Thursday 21 August 2025.

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Core Brief – 27 August 2025 (Daily update, 10.20am)

Topics in this Core Brief include: Highlights from our NHSGGC Workforce EDI Conference 2025.

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Core Brief – 26 August 2025 (Daily update, 12.30pm)

Topics in this Core Brief include: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Welcomes 274 New Foundation Year 1 Doctors; New look Civility Saves Lives hub live on Staffnet; Recognising Workplace Learning: Band 5 nurses and midwives; and NHSGGC Clinical Guidelines Update – Summer 2025.

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Core Brief – 25 August 2025 (Daily update, 3.00pm)

Topics in this Core Brief include: Collaborative Conversations: Infection Prevention and Control; Health and Wellbeing Survey 2025 extended for one week!; and ScotRail – removal of peak time fares.

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Core Brief – 22 August 2025 (Daily update, 4.35pm)

This Core Brief covers Public Health and Women’s Health Minister Jenni Minto’s ministerial visit highlights in neonatal and women’s health

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Core Brief – 22 August 2025 (Daily update, 10:10am)

Topics in this Core Brief include:

  • Patient Engagement and Public Involvement – Lunchtime Learning Sessions now LIVE!
  • Collaborative Conversations: Shaping Our Learning Culture Together
  • Last chance to complete the Team Talk Survey
  • New Starts in NHSGGC – we want your feedback!
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Core Brief – 21 August 2025 (Daily update, 1.00pm)

This Core Brief details the Minister for Public and Women’s Health visiting NHSGGC services: Sandyford Sexual Health Services and the Office for Rare Conditions

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Core Brief – 20 August 2025 (Daily update, 2.30pm)

Topics in this Core Brief include: Step Up for Safety: Join the Inaugural Clyde Falls Forum!; Last chance to have your say on support and services for staff in the Health and Wellbeing Survey 2025; and Erskine Bridge northbound closure – Friday 22 August 2025.

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Core Brief – 19 August 2025 (Daily update, 3.20pm)

Topics in this Core Brief include: Recognising Workplace Learning: Band 5 nurses and midwives; Looking after yourself and others – session 26 August; and Microbiology User Survey.

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Core Brief – 18 August 2025 (Daily update, 11.00am)

Topics in this Core Brief include:

  • Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme – compliance required
  • iMatter 2025 – “Well Informed” Focus
  • Peer Support Training – upcoming dates