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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In this edition of Core Brief Jann gives a Staff Shoutout to Care Opinion heroes.
Message from Professor Jann Gardner, Chief Executive
Innovation in action with ECG patch monitor technology – Neil Gray visit to QEUH
Topics in this Core Brief include:
• Staff Flu Vaccination Week – last few days!
• Get ready for World Kindness Day on 13 November 2025!
• Climate Week 2025: 29 September – 5 October
Topics in this Core Brief include: Procurement Department – new Helpdesk arrangements; QI Network September 2025 Event Recordings and Resources; and Important notice: Staffnet Legacy – Page Owners and Editors.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Reminder – It’s Staff Flu Vaccination Week!; Staff Governance Standard: Appropriately Trained and Developed; and Support for staff affected by international events.
Topics in this Core Brief include: NHS Scotland annual leave policy for agenda for change staff – public holiday updates; We want to hear from all our nurses and midwives – Join the Big Conversation – by answering three leadership questions today; and Confidential Contacts.
Topics in this Core Brief include:
• It’s Staff Vaccination Week! Check the times and vaccination locations
• Keep medicines secure at all times
• Radiation Safety
Topics in this Core Brief include:
• You’re Invited: ICON Official Launch Presentation
• Let’s talk about… webinar: Breaking the Silence on Suicide Prevention
• Organ Donation Week: Shining a light on the need for more ethnic minority donors
Topics in this Core Brief include: Workforce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Bulletin.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Infection Prevention and Control: Cleaning near patient equipment; and Looking after yourself and others – session 25 September.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Starting Monday – Staff Vaccination Week.
This message from Professor Jann Gardner, Chief Executive, details recent Care Opinion stories celebrating staff.
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.
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.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Speak Up Week 2025; GGC Medicines update; and Care Home Collaborative – September newsletter.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Topics in this Core Brief:
Report from the Health and Safety Forum
This message from the Chief Executive covers: What does the next chapter look like for NHSGGC? An introduction to Interface and healthcare innovation
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)