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: Data Security Spotlight – Confidentiality; Acute Non-Routine Referral Pathway – TrakCare; Launch of New LearnPro Modules – Flexible Working (GGC: 350) and Violence Against Women at Work (GGC: 353); and Six Week Kindness Challenge: Week 3 – Get together for team activities.
In this issue Jann give a Staff Shoutout to our Care Opinion heroes including: Cardiac Rehab, New Stobhill Hospital; Medical Assessment Unit, Royal Alexandra Hospital; Orthotics, Glasgow Royal Infirmary; Learning Disability Health Check Team, East Renfrewshire HSCP; Ward 54, QEUH; and Burns and Plastics, Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Multi Factor Authentication (MFA); NHSGGC Board launches People Committee; Collaborative Conversations: Shaping Our Learning Culture Together; Civility Saves Lives – Online Champions Training; and New Quit Your Way resources now available.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; Safer Sharps; Looking after yourself and others; Allied Health Professions Day 2025; and Correctly Disposing of E-Waste.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Be aware of Remote Access Cyber Attacks; Power App – Procurement; Allied Health Professions Day: Tuesday 14 October 2025; and Listening to our patients.
NHSGGC and HSCP staff shortlisted as Scottish Health Awards finalists
Topics in this Core Brief include:
- Data Security Spotlight – Suspicious Communications
- Help us boost Realistic Medicine training
- Keep medicines secure at all times
- Let’s talk about… webinar: Your Mental Health Toolkit
- Menopause Peer Support Drop-in
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Confidentiality; Shaping Human Resources and Organisational Development together; Six Week Kindness Challenge: Week 2 – Small acts of kindness; GGC Medicines Update; and Care Home Collaborative – October newsletter.
The first of a new fortnightly dedicated update on Interface Care to keep staff updated on progress, key developments and milestones.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Multi Factor Authentication (MFA); Pharmacy Department – new Helpdesk arrangements; Lunchtime Learning Session: “Our Communities” with Equality and Human Rights Team and Patient Experience Public Involvement Team; Celebrate Excellence – Nominate a colleague for the Admin Awards!; and Celebrate Black History Month – October 2025.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Data Security Spotlight – Password security; Action: Update LearnPro profiles; Laser safety; Back Awareness Week: 7 – 11 October; and Looking after yourself and others.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 (HCSSA); Encourage patients to engage with BRAN; and Looking after yourself and others.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Speak Up Week 2025 – Listen, Act, Build Trust; Support for staff affected by national and international events; Six Week Kindness Challenge: Week 1 – Recognise and celebrate your colleagues; Better patient conversations = better patient outcomes; Global Diversity Awareness Month – resources and training for cultural awareness; and SPT ZoneCard prices reduced.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Weather Warnings – Storm Amy.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Thank you for making staff flu vaccination week a success; Pharmacy Department – new Helpdesk arrangements; Keep medicines secure at all times; Speak Up Week 2025 – Listen, Act, Build Trust; and BME Leadership Programme 2025 – Our Graduates.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Colleagues at Clyde sector sites share patient flow innovations on recent Board member visits.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Equipment Theft or Loss; NHSGGC AHP Staff Census; NHSGGC Achieves Disability Confident Leader Status; Speak Up Week 2025 – Listen, Act, Build Trust; and Hate Crime Awareness Week 11-18 October – Staff training opportunity.
Topics in this Core Brief include: Speak Up Week 2025 – Listen, Act, Build Trust; Procurement Department – new Helpdesk arrangements; and NHSGGC AHP Education Fund now open.
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.