Extra health support for Glasgow schools under plans for more community care The proposals by the city's health and social care partnership (HSCP) could help youngsters get better access to health care. Glasgow Live · Jan 27, 2023
Delayed hospital discharges continue to rise in South Ayrshire New breakdown of bed blocking figures show gap is widening between South Ayrshire and the other two Ayrshire authorities. Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023
Leading health and social care experts back campaign to save Food Train Glasgow charity Over 4,000 people have supported a petition to save Food Train Glasgow while an open letter has been sent to Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership urging it to step in. Glasgow Live · Jan 26, 2023
Glasgow SPAR store to deliver alcohol despite health fears over 'ease of access' The city's health and social partnership raised concerns over the impact on an area 'already experiencing harm' but SPAR said the application was 'not anything unusual'. Glasgow Live · Jan 24, 2023
Campaign launched to save Food Train Glasgow as more than 2,000 sign petition The petition is calling for Food Train Glasgow - a charity that provides food services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently - to be saved. Glasgow Live · Jan 20, 2023
East Renfrewshire leader backs calls to pause National Care Service plans COSLA has said funding should be directed to frontline care services instead and Cllr Owen O'Donnell said more money would be 'very, very welcome'. Glasgow Live · Jan 17, 2023
Glasgow social work paying 'above market value' rent for asylum seeker flats Young asylum seekers arriving in the city after making the dangerous crossing to Kent are putting increasing pressure on the council's 'limited' accommodation Glasgow Live · Jan 16, 2023
Glasgow hotels home to hundreds of Ukrainian refugees while 1,200 on ship Efforts are underway in the city to help find people more suitable places to stay. Glasgow Live · Dec 5, 2022
Lack of Glasgow social housing leading to £5 million homelessness overspend Demand for social housing is outstripping supply and more people with nowhere to live are needing homeless services. Glasgow Live · Dec 5, 2022
South Ayrshire Council takes control as care at home service closes with more than 100 vulnerable people on its books The council has taken over at Prestwick-based Homecare by Hera Ltd, after the firm failed to deliver improvements to its quality of care. Daily Record · Nov 23, 2022
Scottish Government 'money grab' blasted as Ayrshire IJBs to hand back £23.6m Covid reserves Integration Joint Boards are being asked to hand back surplus Coronavirus cash. Daily Record · Nov 18, 2022
Battle to free up NHS beds as winter pressures loom in Ayrshire NHS staff battle to free up beds for most challenging time of year. Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022
Health and social care heroes recognised by West Dunbartonshire Council in awards ceremony Dedicated health and social care professionals were honoured at the annual West Dunbartonshire HSCP staff awards ceremony. Daily Record · Oct 21, 2022
Clarkston church bid to build care home rejected over traffic concerns Councillors did approve plans for new church halls but a planning official said funding for the extension would be completed by the sale of the land to the care home operator. Glasgow Live · Sep 20, 2022
Glasgow Live · Aug 11, 2022 East Renfrewshire GP surgeries facing 'very challenging time' over 'summer pressures' Dr Claire Fisher told a meeting of East Renfrewshire's integration joint board that the pressures include a shortage of locum GPs, staff on annual leave and covid.
Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022 Work underway on new 'family-focused' drug rehabilitation centre in North Ayrshire The facility is expected to be ready next month and will be operated by charity and housing association Phoenix Futures.
Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022 Vulnerable in lurch after Ayrshire care service collapses with £500,000 of debt Around 40 workers were told their contracts were terminated on Friday.
Glasgow Live · Aug 1, 2022 Glasgow children's mental health support groups to get £20,000 grants to tackle pandemic impact Funding, to be handed out by the city's health and social care partnership, would be used on early intereventions and preventative support for young people.
Edinburgh Live · Jul 29, 2022 West Lothian health workers say 'one death too many' in drug fight pledge The council's Health and Social Care Partnership has worked with the NHS and Third Sector to build support services and offer help to individuals and families whose lives are blighted by drug misuse
Daily Record · Jul 4, 2022 Housebound Ayrshire girl finally gets to play in dream garden after cowboy builder's despicable act Adorable Poppy finally gets to play outside after a bogus landscaper ran off with cash.
Glasgow Live · Jun 30, 2022 Glasgow social care staff feel 'significant anxiety' over National Care Service plan Health and social care boss Susanne Miller said the 'inevitable' anxiety related to what the roll out of a National Care Service would mean for workers' jobs.
Daily Record · Apr 23, 2022 Health and social care partnership appoints new chief officer Christine Laverty is determined to deliver top-class public services
Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022 Alexandria youngster who eats floor and wall coverings to get dream bedroom after firm steps in Impact Group UK has stepped in to transform Barry's bedroom following the family’s two-year council battle to make it safe.
Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022 Inspectors threaten to take away Paisley care home's licence after "serious concerns" raised This is the second time in a year Westerfield Care Home has been slapped with significant improvement notices.
Glasgow Live · Mar 31, 2022 Human rights of asylum-seeking mums and babies breached in unsuitable Glasgow housing unit Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland described the accommodation as "totally unsuitable" for mothers and babies and posed a significant risk of violating the children's health and safety.