Communication of Part 4 (Health) Scotland Act

Core Brief - 24 September 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 11.35am)
In this issue Jane talks about: Public Inquiry in the media, the latest phase of the vaccination programme, flu and COVID boosters start next week and the portal is open for registration.

Core Brief - 28 December 2018
This issue details a message from the Chief Executive on appointment in acute services and an NHSGGC news release on First Aid classes in Mental Health making an impact for young people.

Core Brief - 01 April 2019
This issue details important information on the new Fire Safety Policy and update your Equality Information on eESS.

Core Brief - 01 April 2021, 5.25pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
Topics in this Brief include: NHS Louisa Jordan, our vaccination programme and the National Whistleblowing Standards are effective from today.

Core Brief - 01 April 2021, 6pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Growing our Great Community, Equipment requiring inspection/repair, COVID-19 vaccine information videos and Staff Bursary Scheme – coming soon!

Core Brief - 01 August 2016
This issue of Core Brief details an NHSGGC press release on patient feedback helping to improve NHSGGC services.

Core Brief - 01 August 2018
This issue brings you the latest information on the Stobhill Hospital fire and our +ve about HIV campaign.

Core Brief - 01 December 2016
This issue provides information on a new training video on the Adults with Incapacity Act and details a Scottish Government press release on supporting victims of sexual assault.

Core Brief - 01 June 2016
Information on Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC), management and governance arrangements for the Oral Health Directorate services and last change to get your home technology orders in - closing date 3 June.

Core Brief - 01 June 2020, 4.55pm (Daily COVID-19 update)
Topics in this Core Brief are GP out-of-hours and Social Distancing

Core Brief - 01 June 2020, 9.55am (Volunteers and Dementia)
This issue brings you news about Volunteers Week and Dementia Awareness Week.

Core Brief - 01 March 2019
A mental health project for deaf people to access mental health services has been shortlisted for an award, a stem cell “first” at RHC, and a Brexit update.

Core Brief - 01 May 2019
This issue brings you news about the new NHSScotland Photolibrary and the latest NHSGGC news update.

Core Brief - 01 May 2019 (1)
This issue lets staff know about the barrier at the car park at the RAH and reminds staff to get their Chairman’s Awards in.

Core brief - 01 November 2016
This issue announces the retirement of Corporate Director/Chief Officer for Inverclyde HSCP, Brian Moore.

Core Brief - 01 November 2017
Sharing information on flu vaccination, Christmas and New Year pay days, new learnpro module and Child Protection Services.

Core Brief - 01 November 2021 (Daily update, 12.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Act now ahead of COP26 disruption, Doctor completes 800km climate cycle ahead of COP26 and Health and Safety Message – Monitoring COVID control measures

Core Brief - 01 October 2018
This issue details an open letter to all EU and EEA citizens employed in the NHS as we approach Brexit.

Core Brief - 02 April 2020 (9pm)
This issue provides a daily COVID-19 update, 9pm.

Core Brief - 02 August 2016
Information on the Victoria Infirmary, Lancet article, best June A&E performance since 2011 and drive to increase bowel screening participation.

Core Brief - 02 August 2018
This issue brings you news of East Renfrewshire achieving gold Unicef awards and Speak up our medicines waste campaign.

Core Brief - 02 December 2019
This issue details information on the A Fairer NHSGGC staff survey.

Core Brief - 02 February 2018
This issue brings you information on Duty of Candour and Fire Safety training.

Core Brief - 02 July 2019
This issue reminds staff to complete their Small Change Matters survey, informs you that we are excelling in inclusion and brings you the latest news update.

Core Brief - 02 June 2017
Bringing you the latest security information including dealing with bomb threats, packages and vehicle procedures policy; What matters to you? Day on 6 June and calls for Chairman’s awards nominations.

Core Brief - 02 November 2015
This Core Brief details an NHSGGC press release on the Director of Public Health biennial report: Back to Basics.

Core Brief - 02 November 2018
This issue brings you an EU Nationality survey, Scottish Health Awards, The Herald Society Awards and the International Forum on Quality & Safety in Healthcare.

Core Brief - 02 October 2017
This issue of Core Brief details information from today’s (2 October) Annual Review.

Core Brief - 02 October 2018
This issue details information on a record number of new nurse signings and a message from Medical Director Jennifer Armstrong.

Core Brief - 03 April 2019
This issue details information on the EU Settlement Scheme officially opening; an update to medicines stock levels from the Brexit group and the New Gorbals Health and Care Centre officially opens.

Core Brief - 03 April 2020 (10.20am)
This issue provides a daily COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 03 August 2016
An NHSGGC press release on a dramatic drop in child tooth extractions

Core Brief - 03 August 2018
This issue brings your information on support for Palestinian children and a new Red Bag initiative.

Core Brief - 03 December 2019
This issue asks you to confirm if you have received the flu jab at your GP or pharmacy and details information on Universal Credit.

Core Brief - 03 January 2018
This issue brings you details of the information asset register.

Core Brief - 03 January 2018 (1)
This issue brings you a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 03 July 2019
This issue brings you news of a new interim assistant director of finance acute, reminds staff about the business travel policy and informs staff of the risk of driving wearing an ID badge or lanyard.

Core Brief - 03 March 2017
Providing information on "Back to the Future" conference for nurses and midwives, workplace journey challenge and the witness support available to staff.

Core Brief - 03 May 2018
This issue tells you how to get your own copy of the 70th anniversary logo and encourages bids for 70th anniversary funding.

Core Brief - 03 November 2015
This Core Brief is an NHSGGC press release on an increased incidence of Serratia marcescens in the neonatal unit within the maternity unit linked to the RHC.

Core Brief - 03 November 2017
Bringing you information on the Health and Safety roadshows, Scottish Healthcare Facilities awards, Parkinson's patients and Eastwood Health and Care Centre wins another award.

Core Brief - 03 October 2016
This issue provides information on NHSGGC being hailed “a real gold-standard example for promoting sustainable travel options”.

Core Brief - 03 October 2017
This issue brings your information on the annual review presentation video, Universal Feedback and Clinical Evidence.

Core Brief - 03 October 2019
Bringing you news about the appointment of the new Director of Regional Services and we’ve recruited 450 new nurses.

Core Brief - 04 August 2016
Information on new people management training programmes available via HRConnect.

Core Brief - 04 August 2016 (Annual Review)
This issue details an NHSGGC press release on the Annual review held today.

Core Brief - 04 December 2018
This issue brings you the latest on e-Payslips, Spiderman comes to the RHC, Patient Admin Transformation Programme update and a new Clear Desk Policy.

Core Brief - 04 July 2016
Providing information on the appointment of new Board Members and the Vice Chair of NHSGGC.

Core Brief - 04 July 2018
This issue of Core Brief calls for photographs from your 70th Anniversary events and brings you a security message from our colleagues in eHealth, details of awards from the Nursing Times and Louis Schmidt Laureate and a reminder of the SpeakUp! pharmacy campaign.

Core Brief - 04 July 2019
This issue highlights the sustainability campaign, congratulates Sarah Everett who won the Patient’s Choice award at the RCNi Nurses Awards and encourages staff to complete their equal opportunities information on eESS.

Core Brief - 04 June 2019
This Core Brief brings you news about JobTrain NHSScotland’s new recruitment system.

Core Brief - 04 June 2019 (1)
This issue brings your news about new concussion guidance and an equality, diversity and human rights learnpro module.

Core Brief - 04 March 2020
This issue brings you a round up from the Board meeting held on 25 February 2020.

Core Brief - 04 November 2016
This issue details a press release on a trio of NHSGGC award winners.

Core Brief - 04 October 2016
This issue of Core Brief includes our response to the HEI inspection report on the Langlands Unit and provides information on The Renfrewshire Development Programme.

Core Brief - 04 October 2018
This issue brings you news of the National flu campaign launch at the RAH and details of a realistic medicine survey.

Core Brief - 04 October 2019
This issue brings you the Scottish Government press release on the “Impact of infection outbreaks on families”, new neuro theatres and Callenge poverty Week.

Core Brief - 04 September 2018
This issue brigs you September eESS training dates, SPPA annual benefit statements and Our Health Heroes Awards.

Core Brief - 05 August 2016
This issue provides information on a range of awards looking for NHS nominations.

Core Brief - 05 December 2018
This issue of Core Brief brings you a message of thanks from Jane Grant, Chief Executive for all your efforts yesterday.

Core Brief - 05 February 2020
This issue brings you information on team progress dashboards on Turas and eESS will be unavailable on 20 February.

Core Brief - 05 January 2022 (Daily update 5.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Changes to self-isolation and quarantine and New Year message to all health and social care staff by Caroline Lamb, Chief Executive NHSScotland and Director General Health and Social Care.

Core Brief - 05 July 2016
This issue details a message to all nurses and midwives on standards and professionalism.

Core Brief - 05 July 2018
This issue is a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive on our celebrations for the 70th Anniversary.

Core Brief - 05 July 2019
This issue updates staff on fire safety and brings you the latest NHSGGC news: Improving sleep within critical care, dementia patients encouraged to Ask for Help and a new counselling service for deaf people.

Core Brief - 05 June 2017
This issue of Core Brief asks for staff to remain vigilant and feeds back on security issues that were raised.

Core Brief - 05 June 2018
Informing staff of the kick off of 70th anniversary celebrations with “Lap the Gart” and a dementia champions event and it also reminds staff to complete their medicines waste survey.

Core Brief - 05 March 2019
This issue brings the announcement of the co-chairs of for the QEUH review.

Core Brief - 05 March 2020
This issue brings you news about pension changes and the Safer Information LearnPro module.

Core Brief - 05 May 2017
This issue provides information on the UK election guidance and an SPPA circular.

Core Brief - 05 May 2020, 10.30am (Daily COVID-19 update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Introducing self-referral to testing for NHSGGC health and social care staff with COVID-19 symptoms, Collecting data on incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in COVID-19 positive patients, Updated clinical FAQs

Core Brief - 05 November 2015
Detailing festive pay dates, 2016/17 public holidays and highlights a number of awards picked up by the organisation.

Core Brief - 05 November 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 2.55pm)
Jane talks about awards recognising the remarkable efforts of staff, the right people, in the right place and at the right time, Occupational Therapy Week and COP26.

Core Brief - 05 October 2016
This issue of Core Brief details an NHSGGC news release on smoking cessation targets surpassed as more than 3,000 smokers quit.

Core Brief - 05 October 2017
Bringing your information on the Director of nursing's open sessions, cyber security and team pick up top prize.

Core Brief - 05 September 2018
This issue brings you information on new recruits, the appointment of a new chief of medicine and the QEUH will be glowing green this week.

Core Brief - 06 August 2021 (Daily update, 12.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Visiting arrangements for all hospitals, Realistic Medicine in action – Safer Use of Medicines, Message from Health and Safety – Statutory Mandatory Training and Finally… Ward 3B RHC needs your support – voting closes at midnight!

Core Brief - 06 August 2021 (Daily update, 3.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Visiting update – Test and Protect Visitor contact details and Social Distancing update.

Core Brief - 06 December 2016
This issue provides information on the East Dunbartonshire HSCP move and highlights a new way for children to receive an MRI scan.

Core Brief - 06 December 2018
This issue of Core Brief brings you an update on the paediatric cancer ward.

Core Brief - 06 February 2018
This issue brings you information on statutory and mandatory training and BME engagement events.

Core Brief - 06 July 2016
This issue details NHSGGC media statement on the HEI inspection report for VoL and provides an updated link to the Code of Conduct for staff.

Core Brief - 06 July 2018
This issue brings you news of the celebrations that took place across the organisation marking the 70th Anniversary.

Core Brief - 06 June 2019
This issue tells you about “What Matters to You? Day, sharps awareness and attendance management.

Core Brief - 06 June 2020, 10am (Daily COVID-19 update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Volunteer Week and Dementia Awareness Week – Message from Angela O’Neill, Deputy Nurse Director - Acute and Community Assessment Centres update

Core Brief - 06 March 2018
Bringing you information on an incident at Gartnavel General, the appointment of a new Director of Allied Health Professions and iMatter/Dignity at Work.

Core Brief - 06 March 2019
This issue reminds staff or the importance of security.

Core Brief - 06 March 2020
Letter from Jeane Freeman, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, to all staff on Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Core Brief - 06 March 2020 (1)
Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive on the developing international situation with Covid-19.

Core Brief - 06 May 2016
This issue of Core Brief details the InS:PIRE team winning a BMJ award last night and a call for nominations for this year’s Chairman’s Awards.

Core Brief - 06 November 2015
Staff are reminded about spam emails and provides links to two NHSGGC press releases.

Core Brief - 06 November 2019
This issue brings you details of the UK General Election guidance and informs staff about mindfulness taster sessions.

Core Brief - 06 September 2016
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital glows gold, school flu immunisation and NHS Organ Donation register.

Core Brief - 06 September 2019
This issue brings you news about staff flu vaccination, the topping out ceremony at Stobhill and the protocol for managing celebrity and VIP visits

Core Brief - 07 December 2015
This Core Brief is a Scottish Government press release on the dramatic drop in delayed discharge.

Core Brief - 07 December 2016
This issue congratulates a team of radiographers who won a national award and provides details of a new scholarship for Band 6 nurses.

Core Brief - 07 February 2020
This issue brings staff information on awareness sessions on the new Once for Scotland Workforce policies and we are seeking expressions of interest for confidential contacts.

Core Brief - 07 June 2016
This issue details a Scottish Government press release on a review of NHS targets.

Core Brief - 07 June 2017
This issue of Core Brief includes a link to a generic ID Badge form and details where staff should return them to.

Core Brief - 07 June 2019
This issue brings you news about the business travel policy and the digital maturity staff survey. It also reminds staff to get their Chairman’s awards nominations in!

Core Brief - 07 November 2017
This issue brings your all the latest from last night's celebrating success event.

Core Brief - 07 November 2018
This issue provides information on the Staff Health Strategy, flu and eESS.

Core Brief - 07 November 2019
This issue brings you news about changes to the courier authorisation codes, Brexit sessions and a new LearnPro module.

Core Brief - 08 April 2016
Highlighting the importance of patient confidentiality, uniform and dress policy and links to press release on new patient menus.

Core Brief - 08 April 2019
This issue details Cleanliness claims – Sunday Post; Cowlairs Central Decontamination Unit praised; and GGC smashes milestone for keeping public informed on health matters.

Core Brief - 08 April 2020 (Daily COVID-19 update, 17.55pm)
This issue brings you: Testing of household contacts with symptoms of COVID-19, Offer of 3D visors, Shielding, NHS Louisa Jordan update

Core Brief - 08 February 2017
This issue of Core Brief includes information on Keith Redpath retiring and the national cervical screening campaign.

Core Brief - 08 January 2021, 4.15pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year. We have received a fantastic uptake from staff for the COVID vaccination, with over 26,000 of you having already received the vaccine, or are scheduled to do so. We are also continuing the roll-out of the vaccination programme into our local communities, with GPs commencing the vaccination of members of the public aged 80 and over next week.

Core Brief - 08 March 2016
Call for non-executive directors, Scottish Government press release on pay rise and information on NHSmail.

Core Brief - 08 March 2018
This issue brings you a message from John Brown, Chairman and a Scottish Government press release on a suicide prevention plan.

Core Brief - 08 March 2019
This issue details a HIS inspection report on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the Institute of Neurosciences and the Royal Hospital for Children.

Core Brief - 08 May 2017
This issue of Core Brief details the appointment of a new chief officer for West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

Core Brief - 08 May 2019
This issue brings you Election Guidance, National Day of Care Survey and the Staff Bursary Scheme is open.

Core Brief - 08 May 2020, 4.35pm (Jane Grant, Chief Executive message)
This issue provides a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 08 May 2020, 5.05pm (Daily COVID-19 update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Referral to testing for NHSGGC health and social care staff with COVID-19 symptoms, NHSGGC Ethical Advice & Support Group, Volunteers, Mindful communication during COVID-19 and The Hospital Times

Core Brief - 08 November 2016
This issue provides information on last night's Celebrating Success Staff Awards event

Core Brief - 08 September 2016
Engagement processes for five potential service changes

Core Brief - 08 September 2017
Bringing you information on a new induction video, the global address book, congrats to QEUH for winning Inspiring City award and video for kids coming into hosp reaches a million hits on YouTube.

Core Brief - 09 April 2020, 9.45am (Jane Grant update)
This issue details an update from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 09 August 2018
This issue details information on emergency department waiting times, security issue and Counter Fraud Services.

Core Brief - 09 February 2018
This issue brings you information on the switchover to safer sharps devices.

Core Brief - 09 January 2017
This issue of Core Brief details an NHSGGC news release on RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus).

Core Brief - 09 July 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on the QEUH receiving the Unicef award and our medicines waste campaign.

Core Brief - 09 March 2016
This issue provides information on National No Smoking Day and guidance on annual leave calculations.

Core Brief - 09 March 2016 (pm)
This issue provides information on workplace pensions automatic re-enrolment.

Core Brief - 09 March 2018
Bringing you news that our Tissue Viability team picked up an international award and its time to nominate your NHS heroes in this year's Chairman's Awards.

Core Brief - 09 May 2019
This issue details information on JobTrain – the new NHSScotland recruitment system.

Core Brief - 09 November 2018
This issue brings you an important update for staff working within patient administration.

Core Brief - 09 October 2017
This issue of Core Brief details an important message from nurse director Margaret McGuire on the non payment of NMC registration fees.

Core Brief - 09 October 2018
This issue brings you news about the Employee Director picking up and award, a family and quiet room at the RAH and Scottish Government info on whistleblowing.

Core Brief - 09 October 2018 (1)
This issue brings you news of our flu campaign – don’t infect, protect, and Scottish Government announces nursing and midwifery students bursary to rise.

Core Brief - 09 October 2019
This issue brings you the latest Brexit communication and informs staff that there should be no faxing the Glasgow City Council.

Core Brief - 09 October 2020, 2.20ppm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
As you will be aware, the public flu vaccination programme is now underway. As we are heading into winter, I would strongly encourage you all to take the opportunity to be vaccinated.

Core Brief - 09 October 2020, 3.45pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: eESS (Electronic Employee Support System), New nurses take up post in RHC, Play in Hospital Week, • Congratulations to outstanding CTAP Coordinator and COVID 19 scams

Core Brief - 09 September 2016
Scottish Government press release on health and social care targets review and highlighting our data Amnesty Month.

Core Brief - 1 April 2020 (Daily update)
This issue of Core Brief details a COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 1 April 2020 (Jane Grant message)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 1 December 2020 (4.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Mass asymptomatic community testing for COVID-19; Remember to register for your flu vaccination; World AIDS Day; Bonus for health and social care staff; and Public Transport update.

Core Brief - 1 December 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 7.15pm)
In this issue Jane Grant talks about the debate which took place in the Scottish Parliament today regarding the QEUH/RHC.

Core Brief - 1 February 2016
This issue details information on workplace pensions – automatic re-enrolment 31 March 2016.

Core Brief - 1 February 2021, 8am (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Making your R&R hubs safe, relaxing and enjoyable, eESS – Proxy Users/Data Breaches and Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID update.

Core Brief - 1 July 2020 (12.05pm)
This Core Brief includes a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, on the launch of A Fairer NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde 2020-24.

Core Brief - 1 July 2021 (Daily update 2.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: COVID Related Absence – Reminder; Statutory/Mandatory Training - Important message; Phone call attacks: you are the best line of defence; and Your Hospital Live Arts Events.

Core Brief - 1 July 2021 (Message from Jane Grant 8.00am)
In this issue Jane talks about the GRI named as the top hospital in Scotland; our remobilisation plan; de-escalated from Level Four to Level Two on the NHS Board Performance Escalation Framework; GP Out Of Hours; and the the Scottish Government widening access to the COVID-19 vaccination portal.

Core Brief - 1 June 2021, 3.10pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Pay information, Person-centred care planning survey, Lateral Flow Testing survey, Volunteers Week: 1 – 7 June 2021, Pride Month – June 2021 and Beatson Cancer Centre launches new website.

Core Brief - 1 March 2018 (adverse weather)
This issue of Core Brief details a message to all staff about their continued efforts during the adverse weather.

Core Brief - 1 March 2018 (Taxis)
This issue of Core Brief details information with regards to taxis.

Core Brief - 1 March 2018 (weekly pay)
This issue of Core Brief details information for weekly paid staff.

Core Brief - 1 March 2021 (5.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff testing and Lateral Flow testing; Asymptomatic testing; Project Period; COVID-19 Risk Assessment; and Transport Update.

Core Brief - 1 May 2020 (4.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Face Fit Testing Programme for FFP3 masks and Cavell Nurses Trust.

Core Brief - 1 October 2020 (5.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Remember to register for your flu vaccination; Protective Personal Equipment (PPE); Updated COVID-19 FAQs; and Quitober.

Core Brief - 1 October 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive 11.15am)
In this edition Jane talks about: Another challenging week and we are beginning to see COVID cases decrease, thank you to our Care Home and Care at Home staff and anti-vax campaigners targeting schools.

Core Brief - 1 September 2020 (7.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Local restrictions announced for Glasgow City, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire.

Core Brief - 1 September 2021 (Daily update 5.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Supply Disruption of BD Vacutainer Blood Specimen Collection Tubes; Staff COVID-19 testing; Your voice matters!; Staff face 354 physical and verbal attacks each month; and Transport update – Clyde Tunnel.

Core Brief - 10 April 2019
This issue of Core Brief talks about a Swedish delegation visiting the RAH, provides a Brexit update and reminds staff to get there nominations in to the Chairman’s Awards.

Core Brief - 10 April 2019 (1)
This issue of Core Brief provides a statement on Staphylococcus aureus and a new report on Glasgow HIV outbreak is welcomed.

Core Brief - 10 April 2020 (12.10pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant.

Core Brief - 10 April 2020 (5.35pm)
This issue of Core Brief includes: Easter PPE stock, Message from Director of Nursing and Interim Board Meeting.

Core Brief - 10 August 2017
This issue of Core Brief details an update about the QEUH.

Core Brief - 10 August 2020 (14.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Introduction of Reusable Respirators; Life on the Frontline; and Car parks reminder.

Core Brief - 10 August 2021 (Daily update 2.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Mental Health Check In; Active Staff; Mental Health in the Workplace: a guide for manager’s webinar; and Message from Health and Safety: Social Distancing competition.

Core Brief - 10 December 2018
This issue of Core Brief details the Medicines Waste survey.

Core Brief - 10 December 2019
This issue details a parliamentary statement: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital update and our response from the Chairman.

Core Brief - 10 December 2020 (4.05pm)
This Core Brief includes a message from Jane Grant on the COVID-19 vaccination programme, Dr Bob Docking Life on the Frontline and congratulations our Scottish Health Awards winners.

Core Brief - 10 December 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 4.25pm)
In this issue Jane talks about: Public Health Scotland and the First Minister are both strongly urging everyone to consider postponing work related Christmas get-togethers until the New Year, self-isolation rules will be changing, COVID vaccinations, the QEUH/RHC and care provided by our staff has been raised in the chamber of the Scottish Parliament again this week and the new £21.7m Clydebank Health and Care Centre has now been handed over to us for commissioning, ahead of its opening in early February.

Core Brief - 10 February 2017
This issue of Core Brief includes information on new guidance issued on the use of e-cigarettes on NHS grounds and the St Mungo’s Medal revived after 70 years.

Core Brief - 10 February 2021 (3.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Remember to Social Distance outside of work too; Mental Health Check In; Hiring Managers - statutory and mandatory training (LearnPro); New guide for people recovering from COVID-19; and Appraisal Activity.

Core Brief - 10 January 2019
This issue brings you the latest news on the acceptable use policy and Stobhill and Greenock take next steps.

Core Brief - 10 July 2019
This issue brings you news of an eHealth revolution, Small Change Matters survey and the Chairman’s Awards.

Core Brief - 10 June 2016
This issue wishes a happy first birthday to the Royal Hospital for Children, details the latest Project SEARCH graduates and encourages staff to complete the HIV anti stigma survey.

Core Brief - 10 June 2020 (4.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Skin Care Service; NHS.Net closure; and Family of cancer patient takes to the skies to thank his doctor.

Core Brief - 10 June 2021, 2.30pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Carers Week – Carers in the workforce, Child Safety Week, Evaluating COVID-19 vaccine boosters and NHS Credit Union.

Core Brief - 10 March 2017
This issue provides information on the communications team "win" at Murrayfield and calls for staff bursary applications.

Core Brief - 10 March 2021 (4.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: EU Settlement Scheme – time is running out; Asymptomatic testing; Renal Transplant Coordinators and Nurses Highly Commended; and Working from Home.

Core Brief - 10 May 2020 (Daily COVID-19 update)
Topics in this afternoon’s Core Brief: Important notice: Discontinue use of Tiger Medical Products Eyewear in COVID-19 setting.

Core Brief - 10 May 2021 (Daily update 3.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: It’s Green Health Week! (8 – 16 May 2021); Public Transport update; and Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19 - update.

Core Brief - 10 November 2017
This issue of Core Brief details information on another award win; get tickets for this year's Christmas Concert; senior doctor calls for sugar free drinks for children; and be cyber aware.

Core Brief - 10 November 2020 (2.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff COVID-19 testing; Social distancing in the workplace; NHSGGC statement on two HIS reports published today; and Child Protection update.

Core Brief - 10 November 2021 (Daily update 2.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from Dr Margaret McGuire, Board Nurse Director; Guidance on DATIX Reporting – COVID-19; Scottish Health Awards winner – Stuart Watson; NHSGGC’s Energy Team lighting the way to a greener future; Webinar series on management of frail older adults; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.

Core Brief - 10 October 2017
Bringing you information on the QEUH HIS inspection and details Director of Nursing's open session.

Core Brief - 10 October 2018
This issue brings your information about Brexit and our Food, fluid and nutrition campaign.

Core Brief - 10 September 2019
This issue brings you information on sharps safety training.

Core Brief - 10 September 2020 (5.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Protect Scotland app launches; Give & Go; Suicide Prevention Day – Thursday 10 September; Organ Donation Week, 7 – 13 September; and Everyone Matters Pulse Survey.

Core Brief - 11 August 2016
This issue of Core Brief details an update on the water supply problem at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and Data Protection Training.

Core Brief - 11 August 2017
This issue of Core Brief details two NHSGGC news releases.

Core Brief - 11 August 2020 (4.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Over 55s needed for vaccine trial in Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Staff communications survey 2020.

Core Brief - 11 August 2021 (Daily update 12.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: COVID close contact text message scam; New Resource on National Wellbeing Hub; eHealth - eHelp Portal; and Making your R&R hubs safe, relaxing and enjoyable.

Core Brief - 11 December 2017
This issue of Core Brief details information on Flu Fighters coming to your workplace and the Director of Property, Procurement and Facilities Management leaving post.

Core brief - 11 December 2018
This issue brings you a latest update on e-Payslips, a new campaign about when NOT to attend ED and the Festive Guide.

Core Brief - 11 December 2019
This issue tells staff about GRI celebrating its 225th birthday and reminds staff of a few basic fire safety measures that you should be aware of to ensure a fire safe festive period.

Core Brief - 11 December 2020 (8.22pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Visiting restrictions update – Inverclyde Royal Hospital.

Core Brief - 11 December 2020, 2.20pm (Message from Jeane Freeman MSP)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message to all staff from Jeane Freeman MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport

Core Brief - 11 December 2020, 5.15pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Staff testing I for patient-facing staff, Patient visiting restrictions, Scottish Health Awards – Congratulations to Dr Mun Woo, Everyone Matters Pulse survey results and reports and Counter Fraud Services - £500 bonus payment scam

Core Brief - 11 February 2019
This issue of Core Brief includes a Staff Brexit communication.

Core Brief - 11 February 2021 (5.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: One million people vaccinated; FFP3 mask: 3M 1863 – Important Information; Anticipatory Care Planning – New LearnPro; and New clinical trial to test a respiratory monitoring service for COVID-19 patients.

Core Brief - 11 January 2017
This issue details NHSGGC's statement on the HEI report on the Princess Royal Maternity.

Core Brief - 11 January 2018
This issue brings you information on the call for NHSScotland poster abstracts.

Core Brief - 11 January 2022 (Daily update 3.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Changes to Lateral Flow Testing; Active Staff - Guided health and Wellbeing Walks; and COVID-19 Key Safety Theme - Remember to adhere to Maximum Occupancy.

Core Brief - 11 June 2018
This issue includes: First Minister announces 3% rise for majority of healthcare staff; Queen’s Birthday Honours List; Congratulations; and Hospital staff swing into action.

Core Brief - 11 June 2019
This issue brings you news of a prestigious medical prize being won and the staff black and minority ethnic network.

Core Brief - 11 June 2020 (4.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; Message from Anne MacPherson, Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development; Transport update; and Support for carers.

Core Brief - 11 June 2020 (5.15pm)
Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive: testing of Care Home residents and staff.

Core Brief - 11 June 2021, 12.25pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Test Kits – ordering on PECOS, What Matters To You Day? – Thank you, Carers Week – Supporting Carers Everyday, Message from Health and Safety – Remember to adhere to maximum occupancy and Refugee Week 14-20 June – Film and discussion.

Core Brief - 11 March 2019
This issue updates on the NHSGGC Annual Review which took place today (Monday 11 March).

Core Brief - 11 March 2021 (4.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: We’ve had the COVID vaccination!; Message from the HR COVID Support Team: Scottish Government COVID £500 Payment and Long COVID Attendance Meetings; Social Distancing Action Plan; and Active Staff returns to the great outdoors!

Core Brief - 11 May 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on the first nursing and midwifery Professional Governance Event: Shieldhall Road closure; Mental Health Awareness Week; and International Nurses Day.

Core Brief - 11 May 2020 (4.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Medical and Dental Workforce; Referral to testing for NHSGGC health and social care staff with COVID-19 symptoms; New resources for staff, carers, volunteers and their families; Choir video reaches Australia; and Movement and breathing sessions for staff.

Core Brief - 11 May 2021 (Daily update 2.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: A message from Dr Linda de Caestecker, Director of Public Health; Green Health and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; Your Active Staff online and out in the great outdoors; and Clyde Tunnel Roadworks – 17-19 May.

Core Brief - 11 November 2020 (4.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: COVID-19 isolation advice for households; Advanced Practice Week - 8-14 November 2020; NHSGGC achieves Living Wage Accreditation.

Core Brief - 11 November 2021 (Daily update 12.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Information on the NHS Pension Scheme – 2015 Remedy (McCloud Sargeant); Scottish Health Awards winner - Homeless Health and Asylum Service, Glasgow City HSCP; Remembrance Day; Inspiring Innovation in Women’s and Children’s Care; Picturing our Workforce: One NHS Family; After COP26, NHSGGC staff getting on their bikes; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.

Core Brief - 11 October 2018
This issue brings to your attention the switchover of safer sharps, have you had you flu jab – Marie Farrell (Director of Clyde) has, West Dunbartonshire picks up at UNICEF Gold award.

Core Brief - 11 October 2019
This issue brings you a message from Jonathan Best and Anne MacPherson regarding sharps safety trains, moving and handling and falls training.

Core Brief - 11 October 2021 (Daily update, 3.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: COP26 travel & transport video, Message from Health and Safety – Physical Distancing in the workplace, World Mental Health Day – 10 October and Manpreet is proud and excited to be a fully qualified nurse.

Core Brief - 12 April 2017
This issue of Core Brief details a new booking system for the staff bank; two NHSGGC news releases : election guidance reminder; and a Scottish Government news release.

Core Brief - 12 April 2019
This issue of Core Brief brings you news of the biggest cyber threat – Phishing!

Core Brief - 12 April 2021 (Daily update 3.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Testing – Message from Jason Leitch; Staff Disability Forum Meeting via Microsoft Teams; COVID-19: Duke of Edinburgh Mourning Guidance; and COVID-19 vaccine information videos.

Core Brief - 12 August 2016
This issue of Core Brief updates staff on the water supply issue at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

Core Brief - 12 August 2021 (Major Trauma update 2.50pm)
This issue of Core brief gives details of the West of Scotland Major Trauma Network which is launching the opening of the Major Trauma Centres at the QEUH and RHC on 30 August.

Core Brief - 12 December 2018
This issue brings you details of the new email usage policy.

Core Brief - 12 February 2020
This issue focuses on the Once for Scotland Workforce policy – Attendance Management.

Core Brief - 12 February 2021, 5.45pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
In this message Jane talks about battling the elements, supplies of COVID vaccine affected by a temporary reduction and our communications team visited one of our mass vaccination centres - see our Faces of Hope series on our social media channels.

Core Brief - 12 January 2022 (Daily update 3.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Patient Administration Transformation (PAT) Programme – Acute Services; Site security – please help to keep our workplaces safe; Women’s Safety Survey; and COVID 19 – Key Safety Theme – Good Hygiene.

Core Brief - 12 July 2016
This issue provides information on the new Eastwood Health and Care Centre and bereavement resources to support staff.

Core Brief - 12 July 2017
This issue of Core Brief is a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, on insulation panels at the QEUH.

Core Brief - 12 July 2018
Bringing you information about improving junior doctors’ working lives, we join Pride for sixth year, patient identifiable data, Chairman’s Awards and SpeakUp! our pharmacy waste campaign.

Core Brief - 12 July 2019
This issue talks about taxi authorisation changes, physiotherapists sharing best practice and the Small Change Matters survey.

Core Brief - 12 July 2021 (Daily update 3.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: It’s time to nominate in the NHSGGC Excellence Awards; NHS Global Citizenship - case study; GRI recognised with Golden Hip Award for excellence in patient care; and Professor Tara – my patients won’t let it go to my head.

Core Brief - 12 June 2017
This issue of Core Brief details information on a new upgraded booking system for the staff bank.

Core Brief 12 June 2020 (5.30pm)
Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive: Black Lives Matter campaign

Core Brief - 12 March 2020
Staff update on COVID-19 As we move from a period of preparing for COVID-19 to now managing the response to the situation, we are stepping up our communications with staff to ensure you have all the information you need.

Core Brief - 12 March 2021 (Daily update, 2pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: NHSGGC Statement on the UK recall of Becton Dickinson Infusion Sets.

Core Brief - 12 March 2021, 5.05pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
We have reached a significant milestone with over 400,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered. I also want to thank our staff who took part in a video to encourage more people from our BAME communities to receive the COVID vaccine.

Core Brief - 12 May 2016
This issue of Core Brief celebrates International Nurses Day.

Core Brief - 12 May 2017
This issue highlights a nursing and midwifery conference and the 2017 Chairman's Awards.

Core Brief - 12 May 2020
This issue of Core Brief celebrates International Nurses Day.

Core Brief - 12 May 2020 (4.55pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant.

Core Brief - 12 May 2020 (5.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: New clinical app for COVID-19 rolled out to Community Assessment Centres; NHS Mail Accounts NHS.net – Communications; Staff suggestions; New resources for staff, carers, volunteers and their families; and Transport update.

Core Brief - 12 May 2021 (Daily update 5.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: International Nurses Day celebrations; Office 365 training opportunity; and Green Health and Active Travel.

Core Brief - 12 May 2021 (Daily update 8.15am)
Topics in this Core Brief: International Nurses Day 2021.

Core Brief - 12 November 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on the staff flu campaign and eESS.

Core Brief - 12 November 2019
This issue brings you the latest news on our staff flu vaccination programme.

Core Brief - 12 November 2021 (Message from Jane Grant. Chief Executive, 4.10pm)
Jane talks about: COP26 Climate Change Conference, a sustainable future, COVID-19 pressures, HEPMA shortlisted for award and the Employee Director retires.

Core Brief - 12 October 2016
This issue provides information on the Self Management Awards and the Sandyford consultation.

Core Brief - 12 October 2017
Bringing you information on a volunteer who has 500 hours of volunteering, children's teeth sparkle and superheroes at RHC.

Core Brief - 12 October 2020 (5.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Health and Safety Training – Protect yourself, your colleagues, patients and visitors; An MBE for Debbie Barnett; Treatment Escalation Plans; and Information Governance Training/

Core Brief - 12 October 2021 (Daily update 1.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Get ready for COP26; iMatter – Thank you and Board Report; Equality, diversity and inclusion – please review and update your Employee Data; Lateral Flow - keep testing; and Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19 – update.

Core Brief - 13 April 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on endowments reassurance.

Core Brief - 13 April 2021 (Daily update 5.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Artificial Intelligence used to automate assessment of the ‘asbestos cancer’, Mesothelioma; Active Staff survey; Public Transport update; and Health and Safety message - Monitoring COVID control measures.

Core Brief - 13 August 2020, 11.20am (Message from Jane Grant)
Message from Jane Grant: Jane thanks the Test and Protect Service and reminds staff to take steps to protect ourselves and others from getting the virus.

Core Brief - 13 August 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 10am)
In this issue Jane talks about: Challenging conditions in our EDs, vaccination clinics are now offering the Pfizer COVID vaccine to people aged 16 and 17, guidance concerning COVID-19 restrictions and lateral flow testing.

Core Brief - 13 December 2016
This issue of Core Brief includes information on the temporary transfer of West Glasgow MIU to the QEUH and the redesign of key cancer services.

Core Brief - 13 December 2017
Bringing you a Scottish Government press release on funding and a thank you from the Chief Executive to everyone who has had their flu jab.

Core Brief - 13 December 2019
This issue brings you news about Recycling Employers Contributions (REC) Scheme Financial Information Sessions being held in December.

Core Brief - 13 December 2021 (Daily update, 7.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Self-Isolation Exemption for Staff - Updated 10 December 2021; Ordering supplies for the festive season; Nurses and Midwives – Learning Needs Questionnaire; and Two metre physical distancing within NHSGGC.

Core Brief - 13 January 2017
This issue provides information on the HSE inspections and NHSScotland Event 2017 call for posters.

Core Brief - 13 January 2021 (10.50am)
Topics in this Core Brief: COVID Vaccinations – Sharing of booking link; Lateral Flow Testing; Infection Protection and Control Quality Improvement (IPCQI) Network; Glasgow and Clyde Weight Management Services – Open for Referrals; and Email correction.

Core Brief - 13 July 2017
Bringing you news of our new director of ehealth, meet our board nurse director and 2030 nursing vision.

Core Brief - 13 July 2020 (2.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Visiting reminder; Minor Injuries Unit (MIU – New Victoria); Near Me/Attend Anywhere; and Transport.

Core Brief - 13 July 2021 (Daily update 12.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline – Jac Ross; Updates to Care Homes and Community Health & Care COVID-19 & Acute setting Addendum; and Working and Retirement Options under the NHS Pension 1995 Scheme.

Core Brief - 13 March 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information about the Staff Bursary scheme; new Data Protection regulations; the St Mungo’s Award winner; and RHC celebrates 365 days of vCreate.

Core Brief - 13 March 2019
This issue brings your information on the launch of the 2019 Chairman's Awards and details potential savings from postage.

Core Brief - 13 March 2020
This issue brings you news about A Great Place to Work: iMatter 2020, Fire Safety training reminder and the Staff Bursary is now open.

Core Brief - 13 March 2020 (1)
We have received a number of enquires via our new dedicated email account [email protected] and thought it would be helpful to share information on these issues with all staff.

Core Brief - 13 March 2020 (2)
As part of contingency planning to manage the COVID-19 outbreak, the following restrictions are now in place for visitors.

Core Brief - 13 May 2016
This issue provides information on fire safety and a new home technology offer for staff.

Core Brief - 13 May 2020 (11.55am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline and Infographic on reusable eye protection.

Core Brief - 13 May 2021 (Daily update 4.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Queen’s Nurse title for Fiona Ralph; Improving green space access around the QEUH; and Green Health Week What We're Doing.

Core Brief - 13 November 2017
This issue of Core Brief details proposed new contract for GPs and an NHSGGC news release on COPD patient who praises treatment.

Core Brief - 13 November 2018
This issue brings you the latest edition of Health News, improving care for neurological conditions and the latest on eESS.

Core Brief - 13 October 2017
This issue provides information on flu and details Scottish Health Awards shortlist.

Core Brief - 13 October 2020 (4.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Use of face coverings on our sites; New nurses in the spotlight; For those who support student nurses – It’s TIME to TRANSITION to the new NMC roles; Give & Go; and MBE award for Asgher Mohammed.

Core Brief - 13 October 2021 (Daily update 4.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Get ready for COP26; Revision to hospital visiting arrangements at Royal Alexandra Hospital from Wednesday 13 October at 8pm; and Feedback sought to help shape new Care Home support group.

Core Brief - 13 September 2018
This issue brings you news about CAMHS waiting times target, Glasgow City HSCP joins fight to stub out smoking, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and the witness liaison service.

Core Brief - 13 September 2021 (Daily update 1.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Flying Start Signifier Badges; HR SAU COVID Absence Reminder; New NHSGGC website coming soon!; Climate Week – Get Ready for COP26; and Forgotten corner of RAH to be transformed into environmental gem for the whole community.

Core Brief - 13 September 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 4.45pm)
In this issue Jane Grant talks about Scotland's Climate Week and the importance of environmental issues which will be with us long after COVID-19.

Core Brief - 14 April 2020 ( Daily update 4.00pm)
This issue of Core Brief includes: Working from Home Guidance; Test of change on PPE decontamination and Sessional Use of PPE.

Core Brief - 14 April 2020 (5.00pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 14 April 2021 (Daily update 3.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Testing – updated FAQs; Staff COVID vaccination; and Message from Health and Safety - Social Distancing – Adhere to maximum occupancy.

Core Brief - 14 August 2019
This issue of Core Brief details information on the provision of drinking water.

Core Brief - 14 December 2017
Bringing your information on transforming public procurement and the RCNi awards.

Core Brief - 14 December 2018
This issue details information on NHSScotland event poster abstracts and Medicines Waste campaign.

Core Brief - 14 December 2020 (12.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: COVID-19 staff vaccination programme and GenOMICC first report.

Core Brief - 14 December 2021 (Daily update 5.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Provision of support to vaccination programme and Update following First Minister’s announcement.

Core Brief - 14 February 2018
This issue brings you important information on Sharps LearnPro modules and highlights the latest edition of HealthNews.

Core Brief - 14 February 2018 (1)
Bringing you information on the HIS report into Gartnavel General Hospital and details information on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Core Brief - 14 February 2019
This issue details information on a Scottish Government news release on improving maternity and neonatal care.

Core Brief - 14 February 2019 (MFT & LearnPro)
This issue details information on the MFT staff event on 18 February and LearnPro modules.

Core Brief - 14 February 2020
This issue brings you news about data breaches.

Core Brief - 14 February 2020 (1)
This issue brings you news about the acute services leadership team.

Core Brief - 14 January 2016
This issue calls for poster abstracts for the 2016 NHSScotland Event and provides links to the latest NHSGGC press releases.

Core Brief - 14 January 2016 (1)
This issue provides information on media coverage on potential efficiency savings.

Core Brief - 14 January 2021 (4.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Elderly care home vaccinations complete across GGC; Counter Fraud Services - £500 bonus payment scam; and Public Transport provision.

Core Brief - 14 January 2022 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 6.30pm)
In this issue Jane talks about: We continue to experience significant COVID related pressures, once again the number of COVID patients admitted into hospital care within the past 28 days has exceeded 500, Despite these ongoing challenges, our staff continue to show true commitment to our patients and their loved ones. Finally, I am delighted to announce that Denise Brown has been appointed as Interim Director of eHealth with immediate effect. The appointment follows current eHealth Director, William Edwards, being appointed as Jonathan Best’s successor in the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Core Brief - 14 July 2020, 3.05pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline, RHC Health Play Specialist nominated for top award, Testing figures reach major milestone, Jobtrain recruitment system upgrade, Sustainability survey

Core Brief - 14 July 2021 (Daily update 4.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: EU Settlement Scheme – late applications; Pride pin badges; and Social Distancing Travel.

Core Brief - 14 June 2016
This issue of Core Brief includes information on Delirium Week and the Staff Travel Survey.

Core Brief - 14 June 2018
This issue brings you the Scottish Government's vision for Scotland's health and record numbers join the Involving People Network.

Core Brief - 14 March 2016
This issue details important changes to National Insurance contributions from 6 April 2016.

Core Brief - 14 March 2019
This issue brings you the remarkable story of the 100th child in Scotland to receive a kidney from a living donor and details a medical student’s prestigious award win.

Core Brief - 14 May 2018
This issue of Core Brief features the latest edition of Health News and information on Learning Disability Week.

Core Brief - 14 May 2019
This issue of details information on Hospital Standardised Mortality Ratios stats.

Core Brief - 14 May 2020 (5.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Social Distancing Guidelines at Work; Video service vCreate expanded to help families stay in touch with patients in hospital during COVID-19; Support from Speech & Language Therapists; Call for NHSGGC staff to take part in research study; and Bus service provision to hospitals.

Core Brief - 14 May 2021 (Daily update, 11.30am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Pulse Survey – Lateral Flow, Green Health Week - What We’re Doing, Interruption to Telephone Interpreting Service and Your Hospital Live Arts events

Core Brief - 14 May 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 2pm)
In this Brief Jane talks about: International Nurse Day, Mental Health Week, Green Health Week, Greenock Health Centre reaches final stage of preparation and COVID cases in Glasgow rise.

Core Brief - 14 November 2015
Nurses and midwives reminded of the importance of revalidation and West Dunbartonshire HSCP congratulated on being shortlisted in The Herald Society Awards.

Core Brief - 14 November 2017
Bringing you news on Dignity at Work and another round of awards.

Core Brief - 14 October 2016
NHSGGC wins Innovation in Youth Employment award and details of our Records Management Plan.

Core Brief - 14 October 2020 (1.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: National Allied Health Professions Day and We need you to protect yourself, patients, family and friends.

Core Brief - 14 October 2021 (Daily update 5.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Get ready for COP26; AHP Awareness Day – 14 October 2021; and Support our NHSGGC Social Distancing Champions.

Core Brief - 14 September 2016
This issue of Core Brief provides information on important changes to eExpenses and Data Amnesty Month.

Core Brief - 14 September 2020 (5.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Health and Safety Training – Protect yourself, your colleagues, patients and visitors; NHS.net migration to Office 365; and Scotland’s Climate Week, 14-20 September.

Core Brief - 14 September 2021 (Daily update 5.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Let's keep things Flowing; Face coverings for visitors – reminder of current guidance; Health and Safety Training for September; Growing our Great Community - NHSGGC BME Staff Network; and Scotland's Climate Week.

Core Brief - 15 April 2020 (5.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Update on Testing for Household Members and Staff with COVID-19 symptoms; Clinical trial update: RECOVERY; Office 365 Teams - Governance Guidance and Best Practice and Fire Safety during COVID-19.

Core Brief - 15 April 2021 (Daily update 12.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Testing – Alan McClean; HR COVID Support Team update - Returning Shielders; SSTS / eESS reminder; and The Greenock Telegraph Health & Care Awards 2021.

Core Brief - 15 August 2018
This issue details information on: new support for patients fighting pancreatic cancer; dental hospital donated to Malawi; and the Scottish Health Awards.

Core Brief - 15 December 2015
This issue provides an update on discussions from today's Board meeting.

Core Brief - 15 December 2016
HealthNews is out NOW featuring some of our staff who will be working on Christmas Day and details a Scottish Government press release on better access to new medicines.

Core Brief - 15 December 2016 (1)
This issue provides information on the December Board meeting.

Core Brief - 15 December 2020 (11.30am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral flow testing available for patient-facing staff and Scottish Health Awards – Congratulations to the vCreate COVID-19 Project Team.

Core Brief - 15 December 2021 (Daily update, 4.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Inverclyde Royal Hospital accredited by Investors in People, eESS – Reminder for Managers – Proxy Users/Data Breaches and Save the date – NHS Scotland Event 2022.

Core Brief - 15 February 2017
This issue of Core Brief provides information on the HSE visit and links to an NHSGGC press release on new £40M Parkhead Health & Social Care Hub confirmed as Glasgow HSCP priority.

Core Brief - 15 February 2021, 2.25pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: COVID vaccination – second dose for staff, Life on the Frontline – Gillian Lindsay, Successful HEPMA pilot paves the way for GGC-wide rollout and Social Distancing Action Plan.

Core Brief - 15 February 2021, 4pm (Daily update - message from eHealth)
Topics in this Core Brief: Clinical Portal disruption last week - message from eHealth

Core Brief - 15 January 2016
This issue is a statement by the Chairman on finance.

Core Brief - 15 January 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on the flu vaccination for staff and links to your January Staff Newsletter.

Core Brief - 15 January 2021, 3.45pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
We continue to be exceptionally busy across all of our sites and services. There are some clear challenges faced by our teams in terms of managing the number of COVID patients being admitted to our hospitals, COVID vaccinations continue to be rolled out across our area at pace and likewise, our staff vaccination programme is moving forward rapidly.

Core Brief - 15 July 2020 (10.15am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Care Home Day – 15 July; Quarantine (Self-Isolation) for staff returning to the UK; and Launch of NMC web hub of supporting information and materials on its standards.

Core Brief - 15 June 2016
This issue includes a message from the Chief Executive about the return of our Director of Public Health and details a Scottish Government press release on Trauma Network.

Core Brief - 15 June 2018
This issue brings you information on a domestic abuse film, encourges entries into the Chairman's Awards and Jim Meighan, chaplain talks to SN about a hospitals' choir.

Core Brief - 15 June 2020 (11.45am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Report from the Independent Review of the QEUH campus.

Core Brief - 15 June 2021 (Daily update 3.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Person-Centred Care Planning Survey - Reminder; Credentials Compromise; and 17 June is International Clean Air Day.

Core Brief - 15 June 2021, 10.55am (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
In this Brief Jane talks about: The Queen’s Birthday Honours, last week marked six months since we administered our first COVID vaccination, What Matters to You Day and the launch of the Pride Pledge and Badge,

Core Brief - 15 March 2017
This issue of Core Brief details information on World Delirium Day and lists which sites we have awareness stands at today; and we highlight what we are doing to tackle stress in the workplace.

Core Brief - 15 March 2021 (6.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Testing; COVID-19 Vaccination for Unpaid Carers – Self-Referral Process; COVID-19 vaccination programme – we want to hear your views; SIREN study; and M8 roadworks.

Core Brief - 15 May 2020 (4.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; Referral to testing for NHSGGC health and social care staff with COVID-19 symptoms; Bereavement resources now available; GRI Emergency Department’s thank you to the children; McNair Ward Artwork; and ScotRail update.

Core Brief - 15 May 2020 (5.00pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 15 November 2017
Bringing you your staff newsletter and two Scottish Government press releases; Sir Harry Burns NHS target review and minimum pricing.

Core Brief - 15 November 2021 (Daily update 3.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Patient Discharge Transport Service; Near Me Video Consultations - Learning Needs Survey for Health and Care Professionals; Grand Round; and Scottish Health Awards – Amma Birth Companions.

Core Brief - 15 October 2018
This issue details NHSGGC in the news; sharps safety devices on behalf of procurement; and don’t infect, protect.

Core Brief - 15 October 2020 (3.45pm)
This Core Brief includes a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, about the public flu vaccination programme and car parking on NHSGGC sites.

Core Brief - 15 October 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 10.45am)
In this edition Jane talks about: the continued increase in pressures, temporarily reverted to essential visiting at RAH, thanks to all our domestic teams, support services available to all staff, Excellence Awards, welcome to all of our new nurses, COP26 and congratulations to Kathy McFall on receiving an Honorary Fellowship.

Core Brief - 15 September 2017
This issue brings your information on the importance of ID badges, QEUH cladding update and RAH HEI inspection report.

Core Brief - 15 September 2017 (1)
This issue brings you information QEUH awards, modern apprentices and an amended link for an earlier Core Brief.

Core Brief - 15 September 2020 (3.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Everyone Matters Pulse Survey – message from Alan Cowan and Dorothy McErlean and Fire is Everyone’s Business!

Core Brief - 15 September 2021 (Daily update 3.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Let's keep things flowing; iMatter 2021 – every voice matters; Physical Distancing Update; Special recognition for Ward 3B at RHC; NHSGGC testing lab reaches major milestone in fight against COVID; and Climate Week: NHSGGC embracing ‘green’ health and wellbeing.

Core Brief - 16 April 2016
This issue of Core Brief includes a warning to drug injectors as HIV infections increase.

Core Brief - 16 April 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on cyber resilience – the ‘One Reset’ you need to protect your emails from hackers.

Core Brief - 16 April 2019
This issue brings you an update from today's Board meeting.

Core Brief - 16 April 2020 (4.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: A message from the Director of Nursing and Deputy Nurse Director – Acute Services; Social Distancing Guidelines at Work; Bereavement support and NHS Louisa Jordan update.

Core Brief - 16 April 2021, 12.45pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Greenock Telegraph Health and Care Awards 2021

Core Brief - 16 April 2021, 2pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
In this issue Jane talks about the winners at last night's Greenock Telegraph awards, COVID restrictions easing, lateral flow and Ramadan starts this week and she sends her best wishes to all our Muslim colleagues.

Core Brief - 16 August 2016
This issue details an NHSGGC press release on an item discussed at today’s Board meeting.

Core Brief - 16 August 2016 (Board update)
This issue of Core Brief provides information from today’s Board meeting.

Core Brief - 16 August 2019
This issue details information on the Staff Flu Vaccination Programme and a Brexit update.

Core Brief - 16 August 2021 (Daily update, 5.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: iMatter – survey now live in Cohort One, others coming very soon…, Robot assisted surgery helping to boost outcomes for patients and Scottish Health Awards 2021 – closing date 26 August.

Core Brief - 16 December 2016
Providing an update on Chief Executive recruitment, the Interim Acute Division Chief Operating Officer and the use of premium rate agency for supplementary staffing.

Core Brief - 16 December 2019
This edition brings you the full media statement on the QEUH inspection from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Core Brief - 16 December 2020 (12.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Testing - Remember to Register; COVID Vaccinations – Appointment registration; Data Protection and Subject Access Requests; Scottish Health Awards – Congratulations to Pauline Grose; and The Cambridges' Christmas card to the NHS.

Core Brief - 16 December 2021 (Daily update 4.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Care Home Visiting; Microsoft 365 features; One year of testing: NHSGGC testing lab marks first anniversary in fight against COVID; and Physical Distancing Audits.

Core Brief - 16 February 2016
This issue provides and update from today's Board meeting.

Core Brief - 16 February 2018
This issue brings you news of two awards; The Dundas medal awarded to specialist palliative care and a clinical nurse specialist the only finalist in the British Journal of Nursing awards

Core Brief - 16 February 2021, 5.05pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow testing – symptoms top test, Life on the Frontline – contact tracers, COVID-19 Social Distancing and Workplace Assessment Audit, Active Staff goes online! and Transport update.

Core Brief - 16 January 2017
This issue of Core Brief details the official opening of Maryhill Health & Care Centre.

Core Brief - 16 January 2020
This issue of Core Brief details information on Rowanbank receiving a positive report.

Core Brief - 16 July 2018
This issue brings you information on the 70th Anniversary celebrations, the Chairman’s Awards and William Cullen Prize and eEES is now on LearnPro.

Core Brief - 16 July 2020 (4.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from Anne MacPherson, Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development; Staff Disability Forum Virtual Meeting; Welfare Hubs get the thumbs up from NHSGGC staff; and Navigator Project returns to QEUH.

Core Brief - 16 July 2021 (Daily update 1.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Infection Prevention and Control reminder; Visiting arrangements; Important transport messages – NHS Louisa Jordan and Clyde Tunnel; and Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19 – update.

Core Brief - 16 July 2021 (Message from Jane Grant 9.00am)
In this issue Jane Grant talks about our staff excellence awards, HEPMA, the conclusion of our vaccinations at The Hydro and thanks staff for their continued support.

Core Brief - 16 June 2017
This edition brings you the latest news from our most recent Board meeting (15 June).

Core Brief - 16 June 2017 (1)
Brings you news of Eastwood Health and Care Centre's latest awards success and details of how to get you hands on the latest health news.

Core Brief - 16 June 2020 (5.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; Deputy Director of Communications appointed; Transport update; and What matters to you, matters to us.

Core Brief - 16 June 2021 (Daily update 5.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: New Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Humza Yousaf visits GRI; Social Distancing Champion talks about her experience; and International Clean Air Day.

Core Brief - 16 March 2018
This issue provides a media statement on the water system at RHC.

Core Brief - 16 March 2020
Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive The response that has already been required of staff in the face of the fast moving COVID-19 situation has been immense. These are challenging and difficult times for us all and the commitment and professionalism shown by everyone is admirable and hugely appreciated. I want to thank everyone for working hard under these trying circumstances.

Core Brief - 16 March 2020 (1)
Daily COVID-19 update - We are committed to ensuring that staff have the information you need to know what to do and how to respond to the current COVID-19 situation.

Core Brief - 16 March 2021 (11.45am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline – Zain Khan; Young Carers Action Day – 16 March 2021; In the time of Covid it's still TIME for Delirium care. Recognise our Delirium Superheros this World Delirium Awareness Day - 17 March 2021; and Social distancing in the workplace.

Core Brief - 16 May 2016
This issue announces the opening of the new HR Support and Advice Unit.

Core Brief - 16 May 2018
Bringing you information on clinical portal changes, mental health week and the Chairman's Awards.

Core Brief - 16 May 2019
This issue details information on new appointments and ruling on inaccurate report in Daily Record.

Core Brief - 16 November 2015
Information on the Celebrating Success Staff Awards event held tonight (16 November).

Core Brief - 16 November 2016
This issue provides information on the Christmas and New Year pay arrangements and details the 2017/18 Public Holidays.

Core Brief - 16 November 2018
This issue brings you information on falls prevention training and the care assurance improvement resource dashboard.

Core Brief - 16 November 2018 (1)
This issue brings you information about the temporary closure of the Cowlairs decontamination unit.

Core Brief - 16 November 2020 (4.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff Mental Health & Wellbeing Support and Active Wards Receive Donation from Paths for All.

Core Brief - 16 November 2021 (Daily update 2.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Annual Leave Buyback and Carry Over 2021-22; eESS - Login error Message; New Partnership with the National Volunteering Co-ordination Hub; Come and Join the Staff Bank Service; and Scottish Health Awards – Heartstart Projects in Argyll and Clyde.

Core Brief - 16 October 2018
This issue lets staff know that eESS is going LIVE and provides information on flu.

Core Brief - 16 October 2019
This issue brings you the latest Brexit news and details of the smokefree learnpro module.

Core Brief - 16 October 2020, 4.40pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Appointment of Interim Director of Clyde and COVID-19 isolation advice for households

Core Brief - 16 September 2020 (4.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; Everyone Matters Pulse Survey; Push to restart hundreds of research trials and start dozens of new ones; and NHS Spitfire – 17 September 2020.

Core Brief - 16 September 2021 (Daily update 5.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from Health Records - update to Scanning Process for DNA CPR forms after admission; Homeless Health and Asylum Service finalist in Scottish Health Awards, People's Choice Awards; Sustainability is more than Climate Week; September Payroll Cut-Off Date - eESS Downtime; and Your Hospital Live Arts Events.

Core Brief - 17 April 2018
This issue brings you an update from today's Board meeting.

Core Brief - 17 April 2020 (Daily COVID-19 update)
Topics in this Core Brief include: Face fit testing – military assistance, Update on PPE guidance, Daniel Carter, Consultant in Public Health Medicine video, Critical care communication chart

Core Brief - 17 April, 4.35pm (Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
This issue provides a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 17 August 2018
This issue includes information on three MWC reports; Healthy and Active Workplace awards shortlist; HMRC spam emails and Speak Up! our medicines waste campaign.

Core Brief - 17 August 2018 (2)
This issue details information on the pay rise for NHS workers and eESS management hierarchy.

Core Brief - 17 August 2021 (Daily update, 10.30am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Mental Health Check in, Life on the Frontline – Lauren Afzal, Family Nurse and Excellence Awards – Closing date 20 August.

Core Brief - 17 December 2019
This issue of Core Brief details information from today’s Board meeting.

Core Brief - 17 December 2020 (3.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Everyone Matters Pulse Survey Report 2020; Staff COVID vaccinations; ICU choir joins the race for Christmas number one; Scottish Health Awards – Congratulations to Alex Kane; Merry Cyber Christmas: Online Shopping; and Festive Public Transport Information.

Core Brief - 17 December 2021 (Daily update, 6pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Annual leave buy back and carry over 2021/22, New temporary visiting arrangements in adult hospital wards and We’re exhausted! How can we keep going during the COVID-19 pandemic?!

Core Brief - 17 December 2021 (Message from jane Grant, Chief Executive, 5.20pm)
In this issue Jane talks about: the Omicron variant, temporary visiting arrangements, vaccination team has redoubled their efforts to bring forward more vaccination appointments, congratulations go to the entire team at the IRH for achieving their Investors in People (IiP) accreditation and finally, Santa and two of his elves abseiled down the RHC to raise money for the Children’s Hospital Charity.

Core Brief - 17 February 2021 (5.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow testing – symptoms top test update; Glasgow Early Treatment Arm Favipiravir (GETAFIX); Flow Navigation Hub – update; and Life on the Frontline – contact tracers.

Core Brief - 17 January 2018
This brings you information on the adverse weather policy.

Core Brief - 17 January 2018 (1)
This issue brings you a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 17 January 2019
This issue brings you the latest information on ePayslips and we’re leading the way on asset management.

Core Brief - 17 January 2022 (Daily update 1.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Health and Safety - Qualitative Face Fit Testing Training (Hood testing); New Functionality in Near Me - 'Consult Now'; Staff Listening Service - available 9am - 10pm, 7 days a week - 0141 201 1100; and COVID-19 Key Safety Theme - Monitoring COVID control measures.

Core Brief - 17 July 2020, 10.15am (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
A lack of visitors has been one of the most difficult elements of the COVID situation and staff wellbeing is hugely important to us.

Core Brief - 17 June 2019
This issue details information on the Save a Life for Scotland campaign and the Chairman’s Awards.

Core Brief - 17 June 2020 (5.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Guidance on Social Distancing within the Workplace and COVID-19 - Research update.

Core Brief - 17 June 2020 (7.30am)
In this issue Jane thanks the Virology and Mortuary teams.

Core Brief - 17 June 2021 (Daily update 11.30am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Inverclyde Chief Officer appointed as Chief Executive, Inverclyde Council.

Core Brief - 17 June 2021 (Daily update 2.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Information for deaf or hearing impaired patients; Person-Centred Care Webinars; Social Distancing in the Workplace – Stay COVID safe; and Today is International Clean Air Day.

Core Brief - 17 March 2021 (3.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Testing; GP Out of Hours service; Wellbeing webinars; and New FFP3 mask - Important Information.

Core Brief - 17 May 2019
This issue brings you information on the appointment of the new interim Director of Glasgow HSCP.

Core Brief - 17 May 2021 (Daily update 6.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: New Staff – COVID vaccination; Opening of the new Greenock Health and Care Centre; Saturday GP Out of Hours service reinstated at Inverclyde Royal Hospital; GRI staff have been busy bees; and To round off Green Health Week.

Core Brief - 17 November 2015
Celebrating success staff awards event held last night (16 November).

Core Brief - 17 November 2017
This issue brings you news on safer sharps and World Prematurity Day.

Core Brief - 17 November 2020 (1.55pm)
Topics in the Core Brief: Renfrewshire HSCP – Interim Chief Officer appointed.

Core Brief - 17 November 2020 (4.15pm)
This Core Brief includes a message from Jane Grant on today's Tier 4 announcement.

Core Brief - 17 November 2021 (Daily update, 2.15pm)
Topics in this issue: Physical Distancing Signage updated, Celebrate Worldwide Stop Pressure Ulcer Day - 18 November, Call for Volunteers – Impact of COVID-19 on blood vessels and blood pressure , Picturing our Workforce: One NHS Family photography exhibition, NHSGGC anaesthetists rouse COP26 delegates on sustainability, Katie knew she wanted to be a nurse – while having a transplant

Core Brief - 17 October 2018
The Board of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde met yesterday, Tuesday 16 October 2018. All the papers are available on on website at: www.nhsggc.org.uk Here is a summary of key items discussed at today’s meeting.

Core Brief - 17 September 2019
This issue details information on The Scottish Government announcing a Public Inquiry into the RHCYP and the QEUH sites.

Core Brief - 17 September 2020 (3.05pm)
This Core Brief includes a message from Jane Grant on World Patient Safety Day.

Core Brief - 17 September 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 6.30pm)
In this Brief Jane talks about: How we continue to face significant challenges, the launch a four week radio campaign and the rollout of COVID vaccine.

Core Brief - 18 April 2018
This issue brings your details of the Beatson Documentary airing on 25 April and the Chairman's Awards.

Core Brief - 18 April 2019
This issue of Core Brief brings you the news that GRI is world class and we’re raising awareness of sepsis.

Core Brief - 18 August 2016
Information on developing GP services, the William Cullen Prize and over 600 facilities staff take part in dedicated communications training

Core Brief - 18 August 2021 (Report from August Board meeting)
The issues considered by the Board included an update on our COVID-19 response, our remobilisation plan, an update on QEUH and RHC, public health screening and the regular report on infection control. The Board also scrutinised the latest performance and finance reports.

Core Brief - 18 December 2018
This issue details information on Carer's Dementia cafe and Medicines Waste campaign.

Core Brief - 18 December 2018 (Board)
This issue bring you the latest news from today's Board meeting.

Core Brief - 18 December 2020 (Daily update, 4.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Testing Programme, COVID Vaccination Appointments - fully booked, BAME Network, Scottish Health Awards – Volunteers Award, Car Parking - GRI and Festive cheer from RHC.

Core Brief - 18 December 2020 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 3.35pm)
In this issue Jane talks about Gartnavel General being one of the first regional hubs for COVID testing.

Core Brief - 18 February 2020
This issue brings you the latest on the Once for Scotland Workforce policies – Bullying and Harassment.

Core Brief - 18 February 2021 (4.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff Listening Service; Schools Reopening and Childcare; Adult mental health ward praised for providing excellent care during the pandemic; and Life on the Frontline – contact tracers.

Core Brief - 18 January 2016
This Core Brief details an NHSGGC statement on the Gartnavel General Hospital HEI report.

Core Brief - 18 January 2018
This issue brings you the historic news on the new GP contract.

Core Brief - 18 January 2019
This issue reminds staff of the importance of knowing what to do when a needlestick injury occurs and provides a message from Jeanne Freeman about EU Exit.

Core Brief - 18 January 2021 (6.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Face coverings and face masks; Super Saturday vaccinations; and Louisa Jordan Hospital parking charges.

Core Brief - 18 January 2022 (Daily update 3.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Patient Administration Transformation (PAT) Programme – Acute Services: Career Pathway Workstream; Glasgow’s homeless and at risk communities get boosted against COVID; Active Staff survey; and Kingston Bridge Complex.

Core Brief - 18 July 2017
Bringing you a message from the Chairman on services at IRH, highlighting Scottish Government whistleblowing alert line and reminding staff of the closing date for the Chairman's Awards.

Core Brief - 18 July 2017 (1)
This issue provides information on a glazing incident at the QEUH.

Core Brief - 18 June 2020 (4.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; Changes to lockdown guidance; Sharing best practice; Live Active Exercise Referral Scheme is open; and Give & Go.

Core Brief - 18 June 2021, 3.15pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Quality Improvement South Sector Awards, Sustainable Glasgow and NHS Golf Classic – 13 September 2021

Core Brief - 18 March 2016
Providing information on Patient Confidentiality and highlighting a number of awards recently picked up by NHSGGC staff and projects

Core Brief - 18 March 2019
This issue details information on our Fire Safety Policy; support for staff with money worries; and important pension information.

Core Brief - 18 March 2019 (Message from Jane Grant)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Chief Executive Jane Grant.

Core Brief - 18 March 2020
This issue of Core Brief details today’s COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 18 March 2020 (1)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from the Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 18 March 2021 (5.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff Listening Service; Appointment of Deputy Medical Director – Mental health and Addiction services; HR COVID Support Team: SSTS Long COVID Absence Recording; and Social Distancing – Staff Competition.

Core Brief - 18 May 2020 (5.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; New COVID-19 symptoms confirmed; Professor Marion Bain takes up new post; Support and Information Service (SIS) money advice; Art in hospitals online resource to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May); and Extension of GRI PFI fees waiver till September.

Core Brief - 18 May 2021 (Daily update 2.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: HR COVID Support Team – Change in our service from 24 May 2021; Delirium Decision Support App; and Social Distancing – Remember to adhere to Maximum Occupancy.

Core Brief - 18 November 2015
This issue encourages staff to become an antibiotic guardian and provides a link to a Scottish Government press release on support for NHS whistleblowers.

Core Brief - 18 November 2019
This issue congratulates all the winners from the Scottish Health Awards and provides information on money advice.

Core Brief - 18 November 2020 (4.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Have you had a flu vaccination yet?; Staff COVID-19 testing; and Long service badges.

Core Brief - 18 November 2021 (Daily update 5.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Public Holidays 2022/23; Global Citizenship Conference, 24 November 2021; Message from Health and Safety – Ventilation and air conditioning during COVID-10; Person Centred virtual visiting iPads; Staff Safety Awareness: and Are you interested in becoming an ethics committee member?

Core Brief - 18 October 2016
This issue provides an update from today's Board meeting.

Core Brief - 18 October 2017
This issue brings you an update from the Board meeting held on 17 October.

Core Brief - 18 October 2018
This issue calls for staff to get their flu jab and tells the about the MWC visit to Dykebar.

Core Brief - 18 October 2019
This issue informs staff about an issue with Jobtrain and highlight’s Gartnavel Royal’s Mental Welfare Commission report.

Core Brief - 18 October 2021 (Daily update 2.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Act now and get ready for COP26; Scottish Health Awards 2021 finalists; AI could speed up COVID-19 diagnosis in Emergency Departments; and Health and Safety message - Monitoring COVID control measures.

Core Brief - 18 September 2018
This issue details information on a statement issued today on drains at the RHC.

Core Brief - 18 September 2019
This issue brings you news about Brexit staff information events and decommissioning a user account.

Core Brief - 19 April 2016
This issue provides an update from today's Board meeting.

Core Brief - 19 April 2018
This issue of Core Brief details on a potential scam; GMC are looking for a new chairman; and the end of an era at Parkhead Hospital.

Core Brief - 19 April 2018 (1)
This issue brings you information on the West Glasgow MIU and our very own NHS heroes.

Core Brief - 19 April 2021 (Daily update 3.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline – Pauline Kerray; NHSGGC Bursary Scheme 2021/2022 is now open; and BHF UMOD Study.

Core Brief - 19 August 2020 (2.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline and Staff communications survey 2020.

Core Brief - 19 August 2021 (Daily update, 3.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Excellence Awards – last chance to get your nominations in! Frances McLinden, South Sector Director introduces the Major Trauma Centre and team, Fire is everyone’s business – have you done your Fire Safety Training yet? Message from Health and Safety – Social Distancing.

Core Brief - 19 December 2016
This issue provides information on the publication of the health and social care delivery plan and the Health and Safety Executive inspections in January 2017.

Core Brief - 19 December 2017
This issue of Core Brief updates on today’s Board meeting.

Core Brief - 19 December 2019
This issue of Core Brief details information on our winter campaign.

Core Brief - 19 February 2019
This issue brings you news of a HIS inspection report at the RAH.

Core Brief - 19 February 2019 (Board meeting)
This issue details information on today’s (Tuesday 19 February) Board meeting.

Core Brief - 19 February 2020
This issue details information for Healthcare workers who have travelled to a risk coronavirus (2019-nCoV) area.

Core Brief - 19 February 2020 Director of Comms
This issue details information on the appointment of Director of Communications and Public Engagement.

Core Brief - 19 February 2021, 1.10pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
In this issue Jane talks about a couple of external visits and reports that from next week, we will be commencing the programme to administer the second dose of COVID vaccinations for our staff.

Core Brief - 19 January 2016
This issue details NHSGGC's media statement on A&E weekly statistics.

Core Brief - 19 January 2018
This issue brings you information on ward 15 RAH, Lightburn and cladding at QEUH.

Core Brief - 19 January 2021 (2.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Second dose for COVID vaccination and Working from home guidance.

Core Brief - 19 July 2017
This issue brings you information on being cyber safe at work and home.

Core Brief - 19 July 2021 (Daily update 1.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Hospital visiting arrangements; Social Distancing Reminder; and eHealth - eHelp Portal.

Core Brief - 19 June 2019
This issue of Core Brief brings you a message of thanks from the Chief Executive, Jane Grant.

Core Brief - 19 March 2020 (COVID-19 update)
This issue of Core Brief provides a COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 19 March 2021, 12.50pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Whistleblowing Standards and Health and Safety message – Monitoring Covid control measures.

Core Brief - 19 March 2021, 5.10pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
An excellent report was received this week from the Healthcare Improvement Scotland on Vale of Leven, we are very close to commencing the election period and I would urge everyone to read the guidance and it's the first anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown on Tuesday, a 2 minute silence will be observed.

Core Brief - 19 March 2108
This issue brings your information on Moving Forward Together staff engagement events and a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive on Financial Planning for 2018/19.

Core Brief - 19 May 2020 (3.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Our Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Workforce; Give & Go; and Support and Information Service (SIS) money advice update.

Core Brief - 19 November 2015
This issue details two awards picked up by NHSGGC last night and provides links to the latest NHSGGC press releases.

Core Brief - 19 November 2019
This issue brings you the latest flu stats and encourages staff to get their flu vaccination.

Core Brief - 19 November 2020 (5.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Travelling to Work – Restrictions, Shielding Letters; Working from Home; COVID Community Assessment Centres open and ready to provide vital care; New clinical trial launched for early treatment of COVID-19; R&D COVID Update: Promising arthritis drug for treating sickest COVID-19; and Speed matters for our health and wellbeing.

Core Brief - 19 November 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 4.30pm)
QEUH media and political scrutiny, supporting staff welfare, mental health check-in, peer support service, Community Assessment Centres continue as COVID-19 pathway, new partnership with the National volunteering co-ordination hub.

Core Brief - 19 October 2017
This issue brings you details of the public holidays for 2018/19, the dignity at work survey, a first look at the new Greenock Health Centre and details of a Mental Welfare Commission report.

Core Brief - 19 October 2018
This issue brings you a message from the Chief Executive, Jane Grant on child protection.

Core Brief - 19 October 2018 (1)
This issue bring you news about the Universal Credit.

Core Brief - 19 October 2021 (Daily update 4.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Act now and get ready for COP26; eESS (Electronic Employee Support System); and Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19 – update.

Core Brief - 19 September 2016
This issue of Core Brief details an NHSGGC news release on the opening of Maryhill Health and Care Centre.

Core Brief - 19 September 2018
This issue brings you news about the flu website and announces two services shortlisted for a Quality and Improvement Award.

Core Brief - 2 April 2020 (4pm)
This issue of Core Brief provides a daily COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 2 April 2020 (5.10pm)
This issue of Core Brief gives a daily COVID-19 update (5.10pm).

Core Brief - 2 August 2021 (Daily update 4.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Maximising iMatter; GGC Medicines Update; and Social Distancing – Remember to adhere to Maximum Occupancy.

Core Brief - 2 December 2020 (6.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline – Debbie Barnett; For those who support student nurses – It’s TIME to TRANSITION to the new NMC roles; and Woodside Health Centre wins Glasgow institute for Architecture Design Award.

Core Brief - 2 December 2021 (Daily update 11.45am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Temporary revision to visiting arrangements at Lightburn Hospital; National Grief Awareness Week – 2-7 December 2021; Picturing our one NHS Family; and COVID 19 – Key Safety Theme - Droplet Precautions and Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGP’s).

Core Brief - 2 February 2021 (8.00am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Mental Health Check In and Communication Difficulties in Dementia.

Core Brief - 2 June 2021, 1.10pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Share your views on the South – extended to include ALL Acute Services, What Matters to You? – Spotlight on Ward 4, GRI, activestaff Walking Challenge Summer 2021 and Euro 2020

Core Brief - 2 March 2018 (adverse weather)
This issue of Core Brief details information with regards to the continued adverse weather.

Core Brief - 2 March 2018 (Jane Grant message)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant, chief executive.

Core Brief - 2 March 2020
This issue details information on NHSScotland Workforce Policies which go live today.

Core Brief - 2 March 2021 (5.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Is Brexit having an effect on your service?; Erskine Bridge roadworks; and COVID-19 – Protect yourself and others.

Core Brief - 2 November 2020 (11.55am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Health & Safety Training – Take the opportunity to complete today! and Medical and Dental - Consultant Grade.

Core Brief - 2 November 2021 (Daily update 5.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Occupational Therapy Week 2021; Staff Disability Forum; Act now ahead of COP26 disruption; and COP26 arrives at Gartnavel.

Core Brief - 2 November 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 11.45am)
In this Core Brief Jane Grant talks about the COP26 climate conference, the Board's commitment to minimising the environmental impact of our operations and the installation of pollution pods at Gartnavel.

Core Brief - 2 September 2020 (5.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Social Distancing; Using PPE Safely during COVID-19; All patients should attend appointments as normal; Everyone Matters Pulse Survey; and QEUH Junior Doctor awarded healthcare leadership fellowship.

Core Brief - 2 September 2021 (Daily update 2.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Social Distancing Update; Potential Issue with Nationwide Processing a Second Monthly Salary Today; Lateral Flow Testing kits; Growing our Great Community – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety - Important Notice; GP Direct Access Rapid CT Chest Scans for Suspicion of Lung Cancer; and Get ready for COP26.

Core Brief - 20 April 2017
This issue calls for nominations for this years Chairman's Awards.

Core Brief - 20 April 2018
This issue brings you information of the CMO's report which was published today and Glasgow Royal makes a world of difference.

Core Brief - 20 April 2020 (4.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Reassignment of Staff (Clinical); Medical Staff FAQs; Pharmacy Clinical Trials Teams update; Staff support in R&R Hubs and Face fit testing – military assistance.

Core Brief - 20 April 2020, 8pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
This issue brings you a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 20 April 2021 (Daily update 1.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Testing reminder; COVID-19 – Protect yourself and others; and I would walk 6500 miles – NHSGGC staff in mammoth charity challenge.

Core Brief - 20 August 2016
Information on further changes within Human Resources and Organisational Development and a link to an NHSGGC press release on an information event aimed to boost numbers of living kidney donors in the west of Scotland.

Core Brief - 20 August 2019
The Board of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde met today, Tuesday 20 August 2019. All the papers are available on our website at: www.nhsggc.org.uk . Here is a summary of the key items discussed at the meeting:

Core Brief - 20 August 2020 (4.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Health and Safety update and Test and Protect updates.

Core Brief - 20 August 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 5.40pm)
In this issue Jane talks about: COVID remobilisation, Women's Health Strategy launched, iMatter uptake in Cohort One, Mental Health Check in and the Excellence Awards.

Core Brief - 20 December 2016
This issue provides an update from today’s Board meeting and links to a Scottish Government press release on cleft surgery and details an NHSGGC media statement on emergency department performance.

Core Brief - 20 December 2017
This issue details information on an article from The BMJ about the flu vaccination; and the opening of Orchard View.

Core Brief - 20 December 2018
This issue of Core Brief updates staff on the email usage policy and reminds staff to remain vigilant.

Core Brief - 20 December 2021 (Daily update 2.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: A Christmas letter to everyone in the NHS from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; Our public appeal to help reduce waits at vaccination clinics; Power of Attorney in Scotland; and Have a COVID Safe Festive Season.

Core Brief - 20 February 2018
This issue of Core Brief details an update from today’s Board meeting.

Core Brief - 20 February 2020
This issue details information on a report issued recognising cleanliness and safety progress at QEUH.

Core Brief - 20 January 2016
This issue provides an email reminder for staff and links to the Chief Medical Officers Annual Report

Core Brief - 20 January 2017
Detailing a Scottish Government press release on the maternity review and an invitation to EU health and social care workers.

Core Brief - 20 January 2021 (6.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: HR COVID Support Team; Social Distancing Champions and Line Managers Brief; Paediatric Awards for Training Achievements (PAFTAs); West of Scotland Paediatric Mentoring Programme; and Tools to Stay Safe and Healthy during COVID-19.

Core Brief - 20 July 2020, 2.55pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: PPE update – fluid resistant masks, Near me staff survey, Screening programmes are resuming, PPE for carers.

Core Brief - 20 July 2021 (Daily update 3.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline – Kirsty Howie; COVID-19 and Staff Returning to the Workplace; Workplace Temperature Guidelines; and What can we learn from NASA about leadership?

Core Brief - 20 June 2019
This issue tells you about a Small Change Matters survey and a statutory mandatory health and safety training module.

Core Brief - 20 March 2017
This issue details information on the Topping Out of the new Orchard View facility in Inverclyde and is a call for seven volunteers to join the NHSGGC team for the 205 Scottish Field Hospital Army Reserves - Exercise Medical Stretch.

Core Brief - 20 March 2018
This issue of Core Brief updates on bacteria controls; fire safety training; and we share another NHS 70th heroes story.

Core Brief - 20 March 2019
This issue brings details changes to the interpreting service and Mental Health project wins award for breaking down communication barriers for deaf community.

Core Brief - 20 March 2020
This issue brings you the latest information on COVID-19 (15:55pm).

Core Brief - 20 March 2020 (1)
This issue details a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 20 May 2020 (5.30pm)
Core Brief - 20 May 2020 (5.30pm) This issue of Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive: Another week has passed and our attention has increasingly turned to our strategy for the next phase of lockdown.

Core Brief - 20 May 2020 (5.50pm)
Core Brief - 20 May 2020 (5.50pm) Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline and Wash your hands regularly.

Core Brief - 20 May 2021 (Daily update 4.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Appointment of new Director of Women and Children’s Directorate; COVID-19 vaccination status scheme launches; Virtual NHSScotland Event 2021; and Social Distancing Competition – Prize Winners.

Core Brief - 20 November 2018
This issue brings your news about the Christmas and New Year pay dates and Universal Credit.

Core Brief - 20 November 2018 (1)
This issue of Core Brief brings you news about the Patient Administration Transformation Programme and the Scottish Government’s alcohol strategy.

Core Brief - 20 November 2019
This issue details information on today’s statement by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport.

Core Brief - 20 October 2020 (4.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Health and Safety training – only two weeks left!; Life on the Frontline – Liliya Ruda; Social Media reminder; and Emergency food discharge bags and toiletries/pyjamas for inpatients and parents.

Core Brief - 20 October 2021 (Daily update, 5.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: • Act now and get ready for COP26 • Greenock Health Centre Official Opening • Acute – Physical Distancing Review • Parents turn to new Royal Hospital for Children app for trusted care advice

Core Brief - 20 September 2018
This issue is about a new cafe that has opened at the dental hospital and the detect cancer early campaign.

Core Brief - 20 September 2021 (Daily update 12.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: iMatter 2021 – every voice matters; Training for Cascade Trainers for the Freestyle Glucose & Ketone meters; Organ and Tissue Donation Week; Travel update; and Health and Safety Training for September.

Core Brief - 20 September 2021 (Message from Jane Grant 5.10pm)
In this issue Jane talks about Scottish Hospitals Public Inquiry which began in August last year, as the first session to hear oral evidence begins today.

Core Brief - 21 April 2020, 5.50pm (Daily COVID-19 update)

Core Brief - 21 April 2021 (Daily update 4.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Visiting restrictions and Social Distancing Travel.

Core Brief - 21 August 2017
This issue of Core Brief details the importance of wearing your ID badge; Hepatitis B vaccination shortage; and a Scottish Government release on strengthening pharmacy.

Core Brief - 21 August 2018
This issue brings you a message from the Chief Executive about the appointment of the Director of Estates and Facilities and tells staff about new driving licence checks being introduced.

Core Brief - 21 August 2018 (1)
This issue brings you an update from today's Board meeting.

Core Brief - 21 December 2015
This Core Brief carries a Christmas message from Cabinet Health Secretary Shona Robison to NHS staff.

Core Brief - 21 December 2018
This issue brings you a message from Chief Executive, Jane Grant and a Brexit update.

Core Brief - 21 December 2020 (1.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Publication of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital/NHSGGC Oversight Board Interim Report.

Core Brief - 21 February 2017
This issue provides an update from today’s Board meeting.

Core Brief - 21 February 2019
This issue details information on winners at the Digital Health and Care Awards; Meet the Nurse Director events; and the next MFT staff event.

Core Brief - 21 February 2020
This issue details the Once for Scotland Workforce Capability Policy.

Core Brief - 21 January 2019
This issue of Core Brief updates on the cases of Cryptococcus at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Core Brief - 21 July 2020, 3.20pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: New helpline will provide round the clock service, Should You Go To A&E, NHS pay award for medical and dental staff

Core Brief - 21 July 2021 (Daily update 2.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: NHSGGC Flying Start Portal – Support Sessions – NEW DATES; Stobhill wards recognised with two prestigious awards; and Scottish Health Awards 2021.

Core Brief - 21 June 2019
This issue brings you news of NHSGGC’s new award – Carer Positive and details the success of the equality and human rights LearnPro module.

Core Brief - 21 June 2021 (Daily update 1.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: PHEONIx project brings hope to homeless people; Glasgow-based digital healthcare service Dynamic Scot wins award; and Health Needs Assessment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Non-binary People in Scotland.

Core Brief - 21 March 2016
NHSGGC press release on robots leading the way in the fight against prostate cancer and a Scottish Government press release on the extension to the whistleblowing alert line.

Core Brief - 21 March 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on the Information Asset Register and SPPA.

Core Brief - 21 March 2018 (1)
This issue of Core Brief details information on the update on bacteria concerns.

Core Brief - 21 May 2019
This issue informs staff that small change matters returns for another year and reminds staff to get their Chairman’s Awards entries in.

Core Brief - 21 May 2020, 3.45pm (Daily COVID-19 update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Emma Thompson video message; Interim Board meeting; Food donations

Core Brief - 21 May 2021 (Daily update, 3.20pm)
Core Brief - 21 May 2021 (Daily update, 3.20pm) Topics in this Core Brief: World-First COVID-19 vaccine booster study launches, New Guidance for the Health Assessment of Children and Young People with Down’s Syndrome

Core Brief - 21 May 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 5.35pm)
In this Brief Jane talks about: The rise in COVID cases in Glasgow and East Renfrewshire and she'd like to thank all the public health staff for their hard work during this time. We also see the launch of a new clinical trial.

Core Brief - 21 October 2016
This issue provides information on East Dunbartonshire HSCP Chief Officer appointment and the Director of Public Health calls for pregnant women to get the whooping cough vaccine.

Core Brief - 21 October 2020 (4.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff COVID-19 FAQs; Community Assessment Centres; and Long service badges.

Core Brief - 21 October 2021 (Daily update 12.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Act now and get ready for COP26; iMatter 2021 – Thank you!; LGBTQ+ and Allies social event; and 'On the mend' - meet the apprentice maintaining healthy hospital equipment.

Core Brief - 21 September 2016
Message from Chief Executive, Robert Calderwood on the appointment of Interim Chief Officer, East Dunbartonshire HSCP.

Core Brief - 21 September 2017
This issue brings you information on a RMN engagement event and important information on the Allocate BankStaff system.

Core Brief - 21 September 2020 (3.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Everyone Matters Pulse Survey – Message from Anne MacPherson and Health and Safety Training – Protect yourself, your colleagues, patients and visitors.

Core Brief - 21 September 2021 (Daily update 2.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff Vaccination Update; World Alzheimer Day – 21 September 2021; Falls Awareness Week – 20-26 September; Physical Distancing with NHSGGC; Scottish Hospitals Public Inquiry staff email. and Climate Week Survey.

Core Brief - 22 April 2020 (5.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff testing update: Working with the media and End of life care visiting

Core Brief - 22 April 2021 (Daily update 1.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: HR COVID Support Team reminders; Security message; and Social Distancing – Remember to adhere to Maximum Occupancy.

Core Brief - 22 December 2015
This issue details NHSGGC press releases: measures to improve performance in emergency departments, beware of button batteries and drop in suicides welcomed.

Core Brief - 22 December 2017
This issue brings you a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive and information on unversal credits.

Core Brief - 22 December 2020 (3.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline – Katie Sharp; School Closures and Key Worker Arrangements; Security message; Our tips for a less wasteful time of year; and COVID-19 Social Distancing and Workplace Assessment Audit.

Core Brief - 22 December 2021 (Daily update 5.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: NHSGGC Peer Support Framework; Battery disposal; ScotRail emergency timetable; The role we can all play to support NHSGGC Social Distancing Champions - See it, say it, stop it.

Core Brief - 22 December 2021 (Report from December Board meeting 7.30pm)
The key items for discussion included scrutiny of the ongoing response to COVID-19 and its impact on our services and the Board’s remobilisation and winter plans. The Board also received reports on performance, finance and infection prevention and control and welcomed the full business case for a new health and social care facility that will benefit communities within the North East of Glasgow.

Core Brief - 22 February 2019
This issue provides information on an HPS report on the water at the Royal Hospital for Children and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Core Brief - 22 February 2021 (3.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Updates to acute IPC addendum; Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) NHS Pension Scheme – 2021/03; Your Active Staff is going online; Privacy Notices; Lister Week; and World Encephalitis Day.

Core Brief - 22 January 2016
This issue details a Scottish Government press release on a new GP pilot in Inverclyde.

Core Brief - 22 January 2019
This issue brings you a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 22 January 2021, 4.25pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: National visiting guidance for hospital, visiting, Supply and services issues arising due to Brexit, Review of non-essential training, Have a heart, Social distancing signage.

Core Brief - 22 January 2021, 4.45pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
The number of people being treated for COVID-19 in our hospitals is at an all-time high. We have now announced the locations of our mass community vaccination centres. We will have 15 based in local communities across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. .

Core Brief - 22 January 2021, 6.47pm (Second dose for COVID vaccination)
Topics in this Core Brief: Second dose for COVI vaccination

Core Brief - 22 July 2021 (Daily update 2.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: NHS Digital Passport and Authority to Discharge Report Webinar.

Core Brief - 22 June 2017
This issue of Core Brief details information on a new BBC documentary about the Teenage Cancer Trust at the RHC.

Core Brief - 22 June 2018
This issue brings your information Pay and Conditions for NHS staff, eESS manager self service training , FairWarning coming in October.

Core Brief - 22 June 2020 (4.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; Message from Jonathan Best, Chief Operating Officer; and Grateful ICU staff go to great lengths to ‘give something back’.

Core Brief - 22 June 2021 (Daily update 1.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Pride month celebrations at GRI; Supporting Primary Care colleagues; Growing our Great Community - share your views; and Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19.

Core Brief - 22 March 2019
This issue of Core Brief details a news release on NHSGGC supporting more pregnant smokers to set a quit date and the latest edition of Health News is out now.

Core Brief - 22 March 2020
This issue provides guidance for healthcare workers with underlying health conditions and pregnant workers

Core Brief - 22 March 2021, 2.10pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Health and Safety Message – FFP3 masks, COVID anniversary and National Day of Reflection – Tuesday 23 March and Friends of GRI webinar – sign up now!

Core Brief - 22 March 2021, 3pm (Publication of QEUH/RHC Reports)
Topics in this Core Brief: Publication of QEUH/RHC Reports

Core Brief - 22 May 2018
This issue details information on the second Beyond Boundaries newsletter; Daily Record Awards; and additional drop-in Clinical Portal sessions.

Core Brief - 22 May 2018 (1)
This issue brings you information on 70 years of the NHS in Scotland and congratulates staff on winning a rheumatology award.

Core Brief - 22 May 2020 (Daily COVID update, 7.30am)
Topics in this Core Brief: NHSGGC joins University of Oxford vaccine trial

Core Brief - 22 May 2020, 2pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
We have many staff working from home and we must consider how staff can be safely supported to return to the workplace. The guidance being drawn up by HR and OD will set out measures that we will take to ensure social distancing in the workplace is maintained as lockdown is eased.

Core Brief - 22 November 2019
This issue brings you the Christmas and New Year pay dates and reminds staff about the change to authorisation of Eagle Courier authorisation codes.

Core Brief - 22 November 2019 (1)
This issue of Core Brief details information on additional support for the Health Board.

Core Brief - 22 November 2021 (Daily update, 5.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Physical Distancing signage updated, Medical and Dental staff Christmas and New Year holidays 2021/22, Datix – Learning lessons from incident investigations, Health and Safety Important Message – updated guidance for qualitative (Hood) face fit testing (FFT) and Come and join the Staff Bank service

Core Brief - 22 October 2020 (9.50am)
This Core Brief includes a message from Professor John Brown CBE, Chairman, on the NHSScotland Global Citizenship Conference.

Core Brief - 22 October 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 11.05am)
In this brief Jane talks about: COP26, the official opening of Greenock Health and Care Centre, Public Inquiry reconvenes next week and thanks to everyone who took part in iMatter survey.

Core Brief - 22 September 2020 (3.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Everyone Matters Pulse Survey.

Core Brief - 22 September 2021 (Daily update 12.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Get Ready for Medicine programme; Medical and Dental - Consultant Grade; BME Staff Network Facebook; and Staying Safe during COVID-19.

Core Brief - 23 April 2020 (12.45pm)
Our Chief Executive, Jane Grant, has made a video message for all staff.

Core Brief - 23 April 2020 (4.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Drive-through testing centre orientation video; Staff Travel; NHSGGC R&R Hubs and Project Wingman and Shielding vulnerable patients.

Core Brief - 23 April 2021, 4.15pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
This Brief includes: Visiting extended from Monday 26 April, Staff who previously shielded are returning to work and as a small token of our gratitude, every member of staff will receive from next week a commemorative COVID exceptional service badge.

Core Brief - 23 April 2021, 4.55pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Visiting update, Message from Health and Safety – Social Distancing Risk Assessment, And finally… Unique cancer treatment features on one of the UK’s most popular podcasts

Core Brief - 23 August 2016
This issue details a Scottish Government press release on a fall in hospital mortality.

Core Brief - 23 August 2017
This issue reminds staff of the importance of fire safety training and details an NHSGGC press release on health improvement opportunities.

Core Brief - 23 August 2021 (Daily update 4.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: iMatter – Cohort One participation continues to rise to 62%, and Cohort Two goes live today!; Frances McLinden, South Sector Director continues to introduce the Major Trauma Centre and team. Today it’s the role of the Major Trauma Coordinator; and Message from Health and Safety – Statutory/Mandatory Training important message.

Core Brief - 23 December 2019
This issue of Core Brief details a festive message from the Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 23 December 2020 (3.40pm)
This Core Brief includes a message from Jane Grant wishing all staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Core Brief - 23 December 2020 (4.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: COVID vaccination programme; Hospital visiting arrangements; Update of Visiting Guidance for EoL; Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19; and Health and Safety Support – COVID-19.

Core Brief - 23 December 2021 (Daily update, 2.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Visiting update – 25 and 26 December 2021; New Functionality in Near Me - 'Consult Now'; and Active Staff.

Core Brief - 23 December 2021 (Message from Professor John Brown CBE, Chairman, and Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 10.00am)
This Core Brief includes a Christmas message to all staff from Professor John Brown CBE, Chairman, and Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 23 February 2018
This issue brings your information on the Mental Welfare Commission reports and details the diet and obesity consultation.

Core Brief - 23 February 2021 (4.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from Dr Margaret McGuire, Nurse Director; Virtual NHS Scotland event 2021 - call for ePosters now open; FFP3 mask - 3M 1863 & 1873V – Important information; and COVID-19 Social Distancing and Workplace Assessment Audit – last week to complete.

Core Brief - 23 July 2020, 4.20pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life in the Frontline, Encouraging preliminary results for Oxford trial

Core Brief - 23 July 2021 (Daily update 12.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: International Travel and Quarantine Arrangements and Heath board and university give new links the Green light.

Core Brief - 23 July 2021 (Message from Jane Grant 3.55pm)
In this issue Jane Grant talks about our services remaining extremely busy and while cases of COVID reduce LFT is as important as ever. The work being delivered by the Orthopaedics service and congratulates the teams involved in the design, commissioning and construction of the Stobhill Elgin and Appin Wards.

Core Brief - 23 June 2016
Providing information on new FAI resource, press office out of hours information and link to NHS Ayrshire & Arran press release on MS foot drop study.

Core Brief - 23 June 2017
Reminding staff to do their fire safety training and congratulates Stobhill TCAT on winning at the NHSScotland Event.

Core Brief - 23 June 2017 (1)
Informing staff of a new online Bank booking system going LIVE on 1 July.

Core Brief - 23 June 2021 (Daily update 12.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Second dose vaccination for staff; What Matters To You Day success; Scotland's Covid Memorial invitation to write an ' I remember'; and Important Reminder – Stay Safe during COVID-19.

Core Brief - 23 March 2016
This issue reminds staff that the election guidance comes into effect on 24 March and provides information on the Staff Bursary Scheme.

Core Brief - 23 March 2017
Detailing an NHSGGC press release on waiting times for young people with mental health issues improving and reminds staff to be security aware.

Core Brief - 23 March 2020 (COVID-19 update)
This issue of Core Brief details a COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 23 March 2020 (Jane Grant message)
This issue of Core Brief includes a message from the Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 23 March 2021, 11.05am (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
Today marks the one year anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown here Jane reflects on the last year.

Core Brief - 23 May 2016
This issue provides information on a survey which has revealed that smoking rates in school pupils has halved in the last three years.

Core Brief - 23 May 2018
This issue reminds staff to get their entries into the Chairman's Awards, talks about HIV awareness and clinical portal dates.

Core Brief - 23 May 2019
This issue brings staff information on the Estimated Date of Discharge process, Woodside Health and Social Care Centre is handed over and NHSGGC money wellbeing project.

Core Brief - 23 November 2015
This issue provides information on NHSGGC reservists and includes a link to a dementia strategy survey.

Core Brief - 23 November 2020, 3.25pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Update: University of Oxford and AstraZeneca vaccine trial, Managing COVID positive staff and staff contacts, Christmas and New Year pay arrangements and Therapists’ work “packs” a punch.

Core Brief - 23 November 2021 (Daily update, 10am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Provision of support to winter vaccinations programme, 12 steps to a safe and healthy festive season – social events and Email guidance – multiple recipients

Core Brief - 23 October 2020, 3.10pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
Jane talks about COVID challenges and the staff flu vaccination programme which continues at pace and due to exceptional early demand, we have over 9,000 members of staff already vaccinated.

Core Brief - 23 September 2020 (5.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: We need you to help protect against flu.

Core Brief - 23 September 2020 (8.00am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Contact Tracing of NHSGGC Staff and the Occupational Health Service.

Core Brief - 23 September 2021 (Daily update 5.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: iMatter 2021 – last few days for cohort three; iMatter 2021 – Doctors and Dentist in Training; National Eye Healthcare Week – 20-26 September; Organ Donation week: A look back at children’s lives transformed thanks to organ donation; Falls Prevention Week; Glasgow City Youth Health Service; and Scottish Hospitals Public Inquiry staff email.

Core Brief - 24 April 2017
This issue details an NHSGGC news release on the twinning arrangement between the Royal Hospital for Children and the Institute of Child Health in Lahore.

Core Brief - 24 April 2020, 5.45pm (Daily COVID-19 update)
This issue brings you the latest COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 24 August 2016
This issue provides information on the Property, Procurement and Facilities Management directorate and staff bursary successes.

Core Brief - 24 August 2017
Dr David Stewart comes to your LIVE on Webex talking about unscheduled care.

Core Brief - 24 August 2018
This issue brings you news of the new FairWarning system and health and safety incident reporting.

Core Brief - 24 August 2020 (Daily update 5.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: West Glasgow ACH Testing Centre to re-open Wednesday 26 August; Life on the Frontline; Staff communications survey 2020; and Anticipatory Care Planning update.

Core Brief - 24 August 2021 (Daily update 4.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Mental Health Check In; Responding to current pressures; Message from MTC Clinical Leads: Marie Spiers and Christina Harry; Hospital PFI car park in Glasgow bought out; and Data Breaches.

Core Brief - 24 December 2018
This issue details information on the Long Service Badges and updates on the staff flu immunisation programme.

Core Brief - 24 December 2020 (1.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Scottish Health Awards – Congratulations to all Community Pharmacy; Procedure for cleaning screens/partitions; Health & Safety Training; and Digital Winter Live Arts Events Programme.

Core Brief - 24 December 2021 (Daily update, 1.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Booster vaccination for staff; WHO statement update; RITA Award Winner 2021; Cabinet Secretary’s festive message to NHS staff; A festive message from Caroline Lamb; and A CRT Christmas by Roslyn Kingsley, Physiotherapist, East Dunbartonshire HSCP.

Core Brief - 24 February 2017
This issue provides information on the retirement of the Director of Planning and Policy.

Core Brief - 24 February 2021 (6.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Mental Health Check In; SIREN study; New asymptomatic testing; NHS staff interim pay rise; and Uniforms.

Core Brief - 24 January 2020
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport has made an announcement today about a number of changes being made within NHS Scotland to strengthen leadership. For NHSGGC, she has taken the decision to escalate the health board as a whole to Stage 4 with principal areas of support concentrating on scheduled care, unscheduled care, primary care out of hours, finance and culture and leadership.

Core Brief - 24 July 2018
This issue tells you that Health News our online magazine for our patients and public, is out today and its time to get your entries in to the Chairman’s Awards and William Cullen Prize.

Core Brief - 24 July 2020, 4.10pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: QEUH Quality Improvement Awards

Core Brief - 24 June 2020 (5.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; Armed Forces Week (Reserves Day 24 June); Director of Allied Health Professions appointed; and Transport update.

Core Brief - 24 June 2021 (Message from Jane Grant 10.45am)
In this message Jane Grant talks about the launch of the Scottish Health Awards and the importance of staff being able to speak up when things are not working as they should.

Core Brief - 24 March 2020
Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive - Last night’s announcements by the Prime Minister and the First Minister place even greater restrictions on our lives. As you will all know, we are now being instructed to restrict our movements including limiting ourselves to essential travel to and from work and to working at home when possible.

Core Brief - 24 March 2020 (COVID-19 update)
This issue of Core Brief gives a daily COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 24 March 2021, 11.55am (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Actor Stephen Purdon thanks NHSGGC staff, Message from Health and Safety – Social Distancing, adhere to maximum occupancy, GRI car parking charges, Radio Awaz – Talking Point, webinar on COVID-19 vaccination and Friends of GRI webinar.

Core Brief - 24 May 2017
Bringing you an important security message and an update from the "Back to the Future" conference.

Core Brief - 24 May 2018
Calling all carers and its time to get your entries into the William Cullen Prize!

Core Brief - 24 May 2021 (Daily update 4.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Realistic Medicine in action; Cowlairs Decontamination Unit re-certification; and Women’s Week 24 – 28 May 2021.

Core Brief - 24 November 2015
This issue provides information on the West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital at the former Yorkhill.

Core Brief - 24 November 2016
This issue details a Scottish Government press release on 60,000 Scots trained in CPR.

Core Brief - 24 November 2017
This issue brings you information on the Carers Act.

Core Brief - 24 November 2020, 3.55pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Brexit – Apply to EU/EEA settlement scheme and Scottish Health Awards finalists

Core Brief - 24 November 2021 (Daily update 2.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Changes to LFT kits; Amended Jason Leitch video link; Carers Rights Day – Thursday 25 November 2021; 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2021; and Health and Safety – COVID-19 Key Safety Theme: Good Hygiene.

Core Brief - 24 October 2016
This issue of Core Brief provides information on staff shortlisted in the Scottish Health Awards 2016.

Core Brief - 24 October 2018
This issue of Core Brief provides information on the Scottish Health awards shortlist and details press releases issue so far this week.

Core Brief - 24 October 2019
Introduction The Board of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde met on Tuesday 22 October 2019. All the papers are available on our website at: www.nhsggc.org.uk. Here is a summary of the key items discussed at the meeting.

Core Brief - 24 September 2020 (4.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff Risk Assessments - Our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Workforce; Life on the Frontline; Brand new Stobhill Hospital wards open doors to patients; and Access to the NHSGGC Out of Hours Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) Service.

Core Brief - 24 September 2020 (8.30am)
This Core Brief includes a message from Jane Grant talking about the latest restrictions announced by the Scottish and UK Governments.

Core Brief - 25 April 2019
This Core Brief announces a new role for the Head of Glasgow’s Health and Social Care Partnership.

Core Brief - 25 August 2020 (12.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Major Trauma Workbench on TrakCare; Cyber attacks; and Adherence to guidelines.

Core Brief - 25 August 2021 (Daily update 5.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline – Mark O’Donnell; Scottish Health Awards 2021; and COVID-19 – Protect yourself and others.

Core Brief - 25 February 2020
This edition brings you notice that the Recycling Employers Contribution scheme closes on 28 February to new applications and the Gynaecology Team from the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been recognised for their care of hard of hearing patients.

Core Brief - 25 February 2021, 4.25pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: 6 May 2021 – Election Guidance and Face coverings and face masks.

Core Brief - 25 January 2019
This issue informs you of the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer and highlights a thank you message from the Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 25 July 2018
This edition brings you news of our signing a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Glasgow, our statement on the New Victoria HIS report and we’ve been shortlisted for a Dementai Award.

Core Brief - 25 July 2019
This issue talks about staff assaults and reminds staff to get their Chairman’s Awards in.

Core Brief - 25 June 2018
This issue details information on Speak Up our new medicines waste campaign; Pay rise for NHS staff; and NHSScotland Global Citizenship Programme.

Core Brief - 25 June 2019
This issue brings you news that the trauma plan for the West of Scotland moves one step closer.

Core Brief - 25 June 2019 (1)
This issue details an update from yesterday’s Board meeting.

Core Brief - 25 June 2020 (6.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Face Masks and Face Coverings; Guidance on Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs); Public inquiry into the QEUH and RHC; and Re-elected Employee Director.

Core Brief - 25 June 2021 (Daily update, 1.15pm)
Topics in this Brief: Interim Chief Officer for Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership appointed.

Core Brief - 25 June 2021 (Daily update, 10.10am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Pride in GRI, Public Health Scotland Research – Maternity Services, Expenses – change to email address and Message from Health and Safety – Making your R&R Hubs, safe, relaxing and enjoyable.

Core Brief - 25 March 2019
This issue brings you an important message about your pension and informs staff about a new General Awareness Fire Safety Training LearnPro module.

Core Brief - 25 March 2020
This issue of Core Brief details the Daily COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 25 March 2021, 4.05pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Gender reassignment policy update, Office 365 and teams, HR COVID Support Team - SSTS COVID Absence reminder and Message from Health and Safety – Ventilation and air conditioning during COVID-19.

Core Brief - 25 May 2016
This issue provides information on Scottish Patient Safety Programme and Adults with Incapacity documentation launch.

Core Brief - 25 May 2018
This issue informs staff that its GDPR Day and advises them to take care in the sun.

Core Brief - 25 May 2020 (4.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; RAPID-19 research study; and Staff testing reminder.

Core Brief - 25 May 2021 (Daily update 4.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: It's kind to remind; Share your views on the South; Cartoon portraits of staff helping young patients see the friendly face behind the mask; and Partial closure of Mosspark Boulevard.

Core Brief - 25 November 2015
This issue provides information on the latest edition of Health News and links to an NHSGGC press release on The Shields Centre picking up another two accolades.

Core Brief - 25 November 2020, 10.45am (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Power of Attorney Day (POA), Accessing Health Information – FairWarning and COVID-19 Risk Assessment – updated guidance.

Core Brief - 25 November 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 12.30pm)
In this issue Jane Grant talks about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care visit to Eastbank, our winter workforce plan and sends congratulations to our latest award winning colleagues.

Core Brief - 25 October 2017
This issue is a message for clinical staff from the acute infection control committee.

Core Brief - 25 October 2019
This issue brings you the public holidays for 2020/21, reminds staff to get their full vaccination and talks about Care Opinion.

Core Brief - 25 October 2021 (Daily update 3.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Act now and get ready for COP26; Physical Distancing Risk Assessment; and Glasgow doctor is green machine.

Core Brief - 25 September 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on the Accessible Use Policy.

Core Brief - 25 September 2019
This issue talks about the start of the flu vaccination clinics and Childsmile’s new fleet of electric vans.

Core Brief - 26 April 2019
This issue brings you news about iMatter, the latest NHSGGC news update, a new skin surveillance questionnaire is launched and a business travel policy update.

Core Brief - 26 April 2021 (Daily update 5.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Visiting Arrangements – Visiting Toolkit and Information Resources, Last week to sign up to the BHF UMOD study; and Public Transport update.

Core Brief - 26 August 2019
This issue brings you news about plastic waste reduction, a new learning disabilities learnpro module, cyber security is everyone’s business and the Scottish Health awards

Core Brief - 26 August 2020 (5.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Childcare Provisions and Childcare Arrangements.

Core Brief - 26 August 2021 (Daily update 3.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Mental Health Check In – closes Friday 27 August; Frances McLinden, South Sector Director continues to introduce the Major Trauma Centre and team – today it’s the role of the AHP Rehabilitation Consultant; September Payroll Cut-Off Date - eESS Downtime; and Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19 – update.

Core Brief - 26 February 2016
This issue details a joint statement on the Trade Union Bill 2015.

Core Brief - 26 February 2020 (Coronavirus)
This issue of Core Brief details information from the Scottish Government on coronavirus travel advice update.

Core Brief - 26 February 2020 (Legal Summons)
This issue of Core Brief details information and a news release on legal summons published today.

Core Brief - 26 February 2021, 4.50pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
Our NHS Board met this week and I wanted to share with you the gratitude that was expressed by Board members to our staff for the tremendous work you do.

Core Brief - 26 January 2021 (8.00am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Dr Nicola Steedman, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland; £500 COVID Bonus Payment - Opt-Out and Q&A; COVID-19 Social Distancing and Workplace Assessment Audit; Emotional wellbeing resources; and National visiting guidance for hospital visiting link.

Core Brief - 26 July 2018
Bringing you information about a security and threat LearnPro module, long service badges and encouraging staff to get there international entries into the Chairman’s Awards.

Core Brief - 26 July 2021 (Daily update, 2.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from Anne MacPherson – iMatter 2021, Growing our Great Community, Greenspace and art projects brings new life to Leverndale Hospital and COVID-19 – Protect yourself and others.

Core Brief - 26 June 2018
This Core Brief details a summary from today’s Board meeting.

Core Brief 26 June 2020 (Update 3.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: new arrangements for patients giving blood samples, Attend Anywhere staff session, Test & Protect leaflet, Optometry Service update.

Core Brief - 26 March 2020
This Core Brief brings you messages from NES and Activestaff.

Core Brief - 26 March 2020 (Daily update, 17.30)
This issue of Core Brief provides a daily COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 26 March 2021, 5.50pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
We have now past the milestone of half a million doses of the COVID vaccine have administered. We received some lovely feedback from the family of a patient who was in Ward four at the GRI. And finally, with the first anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown I want to say thank you to all staff to took part in the minute silence to mark this anniversary.

Core Brief - 26 May 2016
This issue brings you the latest security update, congratulates Eastwood Health and Care Centre on winning a Scottish Design award and encourages staff to enter this years Chairman's Awards.

Core Brief - 26 May 2017
This issue brings you information on Data Sharing.

Core Brief - 26 May 2021 (Daily update 5.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: COVID-19 vaccination for 18-29 year olds; Brexit – all you need to know; and Important Reminder – Stay Safe during COVID-19.

Core Brief - 26 November 2015
This issue provides information on Inverclyde Continuing Care facility and links to Scottish Government press release on norovirus.

Core Brief - 26 November 2018
This issue details information on roving flu teams and an update on eESS.

Core Brief - 26 November 2020, 12noon (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Dr Beth White talks directly to nurses about COVID-19, Hillington Laundry – unsung heroes, Scottish COVID-19 infection prevention and control addendum for acute settings and Carers Rights Day and National Carers Awareness campaign.

Core Brief - 26 November 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 2.35pm)
As you will have seen in the past 24 hours, the QEUH / RHC and specifically the treatment provided to our patients at the hospital, has continued to be called into question. Hearing such speculation and allegations will, I have no doubt, be extremely difficult for our staff and patients alike.

Core Brief - 26 October 2017
This issue of Core Brief details the switchover date to sharps safety devices and a nurse director open session at the QEUH.

Core Brief - 26 October 2018
This Brief brings you the public holidays for 2019/20, the latest on eESS and a clinical support worker is honoured with National hero award.

Core Brief - 26 October 2020 (6.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Health and Safety Training – One Week to Go!; Life on the Frontline – June Cavin; and Value Management.

Core Brief - 26 October 2021 (October Board Meeting 5.15pm)
Key items considered included scrutiny of the ongoing response to COVID, preparations for COP26 and the Board’s remobilisation plan. The Board also received reports on performance, finance and infection control.

Core Brief - 26 September 2019
This issue brings staff an update on our Brexit sessions being held in October.

Core Brief - 27 April 2016
This issue of Core Brief details the changes within Human Resources and Organisational Development which are going live.

Core Brief - 27 April 2018
This issue brings you information on the latest phase of Safer Sharps.

Core Brief - 27 April 2018 (1)
This issue brings you up to date with Small Change Matters and the introduction of posters and “Idea of the Month”.

Core Brief - 27 April 2020 (1.40pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 27 April 2020 (4.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Minute’s Silence – Tuesday 28 April; Support for staff; Updated guidance and Cyber attacks during COVID-19.

Core Brief - 27 April 2021 (Report from April Board Meeting)
The issues considered by the Board included QEUH and RHC – Oversight Board and Case Note Review; COVID Update; Workforce Strategy – Growing our Great Community; Stakeholder Communications and Engagement Action Plan 2021-22; Whistleblowing Review and Standards; and Active Governance.

Core Brief - 27 August 2019
This issue brings you news about the safer diagnostics paper results switch off and the pay award for medical and dental staff.

Core Brief - 27 August 2020, 3.30pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Latest testing information, Mental Health Check In and Scottish Health Awards 2020

Core Brief - 27 August 2021 (Daily update, 2.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Revision to hospital visiting arrangements in ‘nightingale’ wards at Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Core Brief - 27 August 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 4.10pm)
In this issue Jane talks about: Ongoing COVID pressures, the Scottish Government Recovery Plan, iMatter staff survey and the Major Trauma Network opening on Monday (30 August 201).

Core Brief - 27 December 2017
This issue details a message from Health Secretary Shona Robison praising staff and announcing A&E figures.

Core Brief - 27 December 2018
This issue details information on a Cabinet Secretary visit to Parkhead Health Centre and the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare.

Core Brief - 27 December 2019
This issue of Core Brief details our statement on the HSC Improvement Notice.

Core Brief - 27 February 2017
This issue of Core Brief provides information on the HSE visit this week and details 2017 election guidance.

Core Brief - 27 February 2017 (new chief exec)
This issue of Core Brief details information on the new chief executive and a Scottish Government news release on Realising Realistic Medicine.

Core Brief - 27 February 2019
This edition brings you the latest news on iMatter and highlights the World’s biggest parents evening.

Core Brief - 27 January 2021 (6.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff COVID-19 testing; Mental Health Check In; and Public Transport update.

Core Brief - 27 January 2021 (8.00am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Recording COVID-19 Related Absences on SSTS; Students Fixed Term Contract Opportunity; Coronavirus Scam; and Pioneering service to reduce bone fractures celebrates 20 years.

Core Brief - 27 July 2017
This issue of Core Brief details the formal action taken by the organisation with regards to the HSE Inspection report from April this year. This Core Brief focuses on the management of falls.

Core Brief - 27 July 2018
This issue brings you information on the new navigators who will be at the QEUH and reminds you to get your entries in to the Chairman’s Awards and William Cullen Prize.

Core Brief - 27 July 2020, 2.40pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Guard of Honour for our volunteers and Jobtrain recruitment system upgrade

Core Brief - 27 July 2021 (Daily update 5.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Interim health and social care chief appointed.

Core Brief - 27 June 2017
This issue of Core Brief updates on today’s Board meeting.

Core Brief - 27 March 2017
This issue of Core Brief details information on a pay settlement for NHS staff.

Core Brief - 27 March 2018
This issue brings your information to the newly launched clinical midwifery supervision, the importance of fire safety training and get your bids in for the 70th anniversary event endowment monies!

Core Brief - 27 March 2020
This issue brings you a personal message from Jennifer Armstrong, Medical Director.

Core Brief - 27 March 2020 (1)
This issue brings you a personal message from the Professor John Brown CBE, Chairman.

Core Brief - 27 March 2020 (Daily update 16.05)
This issue of Core Brief provides a daily COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 27 May 2020 (10.35am)
Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive: Thanks go to everyone working in primary care for all you are doing to support our efforts to manage COVID-19.

Core Brief - 27 May 2020 (5.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline and HIS Inspection report.

Core Brief - 27 May 2021 (Daily update 5.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Quarantine (self-isolation) for NHSScotland staff returning to the UK; Brexit – all you need to know; Pride Celebrations in NHSGGC and Golden Jubilee ; and Dementia Awareness Week 2021 Learning Sessions.

Core Brief - 27 November 2017
This issue includes a link to the NHSScotland Chief Executive’s annual report; NHSGGC staff pick up three more awards and honour for QEUH doctor.

Core Brief - 27 November 2018
This issue of Core Brief gives an update on Cowlairs Decontamination Unit.

Core Brief - 27 November 2021 (Daily update, 9.45am)
Topics in this Core Brief: How to order new LFTs, Period poverty, CHARISMA study begins at QEUH and Student Placement of the Year Award

Core Brief - 27 October 2020 (4.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Medical Certificates of Cause of Death reminder and Updated Incident Management policy.

Core Brief - 27 October 2021 (Daily update 3.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Act now and get ready for COP26; NHSGGC Flying Start NQP Signifier Badge; and Physical Distancing with NHSGGC.

Core Brief - 27 September 2018
This issue brings you a message from the Director of Nursing, Beatson scoops BAFTA nomination, GO Awards for Procurement Team and its time to start thinking about your Flu jab.

Core Brief - 28 April 2020 (3.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from the NHSGGC Employee Director, Dorothy McErlean; Guidance for pregnant workers; Updated clinical FAQs; Rapid antibody test in development to support the fight against COVID-19; Guidance on use of facial coverings in public and Observing the minute’s silence.

Core Brief - 28 April 2020 (5.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Updated clinical FAQs.

Core Brief - 28 April 2021 (Daily update 5.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Engaging Differently - Health Improvement Scotland case study; Dancing doc keeping the nation fit and raising money for charity throughout pandemic; Message from Health and Safety - Stay COVID Safe; and ScotRail industrial action.

Core Brief - 28 August 2017
Bringing you information on managing celebrity and VIP visits and Dr David Stewart's Webex on 29 August at 2pm.

Core Brief - 28 August 2018
This issue brings you patient experience figures and Kenneth Fleming, Head of Health and Safety talks to you about incident reporting.

Core Brief - 28 August 2020, 8am (August Board report)
The issues considered by the Board included an update on our COVID-19 response and remobilisation, an update on QEUH and RHC and the regular report on infection control. The Board also scrutinised the latest performance and finance reports.

Core Brief - 28 February 2018
This issue brings you information on the a message from the Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 28 February 2019
Bringing you news about a livestream event tomorrow about The Best Start and we are leading the way for bipolar patients.

Core Brief - 28 February 2020
This issue brings you latest information on COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Core Brief - 28 January 2020
This issue reminds staff about wearing their ID badges and brings National Data Privacy Day to the attention of staff.

Core Brief - 28 January 2021 (12.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Celebrating the contribution of staff at the QEUH; Today is National Data Protection Day; and Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19.

Core Brief - 28 July 2016
This issue of Core Brief details the celebrity and Royal opening of the Royal Hospital for Children’s Teenage Cancer Unit.

Core Brief - 28 July 2017
This issue brings your information on the management of sharps.

Core Brief - 28 July 2020, 11.20am (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline – Diane Young, Operations Nurse Manager, Return to normal controlled parking arrangements, Scottish Health Awards 2020.

Core Brief - 28 July 2021 (Daily update 3.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Medical training partnership announced in Glasgow and Social Distancing Champions.

Core Brief - 28 June 2018
This issue brings you information on interpreting services our Speak up! our new pharmacy campaign and have you entered the Cullen Prize yet?

Core Brief - 28 June 2021 (Daily update 2.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Health and Safety - FFP3 Important Update for 3M 1873V+ users; Final chance to apply for EU Settled Status; and Glasgow Royal Infirmary named as Scotland’s best hospital.

Core Brief - 28 March 2018
This issue of Core Brief brings you important information on the switchover date to safer sharps devices.

Core Brief - 28 March 2018 (1)
This issue brings your information about the “Go Live” date for Turas and tells you that eEES is coming!

Core Brief - 28 March 2019
This issue provides staff with an update from the Brexit Readiness Steering Group.

Core Brief - 28 May 2020 (12.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Test and Protect.

Core Brief - 28 May 2020 (4.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Updated staff FAQs; Our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Workforce; Specialist Learning Disability Services; and Transport update.

Core Brief - 28 November 2017
This issue brings you information on flu and advanced nurse practice award.

Core Brief - 28 November 2018
This issue brings you news about Grant Archibald moving to NHS Tayside and Paul Gray Chief Executive of NHS Scotland stepping down.

Core Brief - 28 November 2018 (1)
This issue of Core Brief brings you the latest on e-Payslips.

Core Brief - 28 November 2019
This issue contains information on Brexit and the use of Airbnb for staff business travel.

Core Brief - 28 October 2020 (6.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Appointment of Deputy Nurse Director – Corporate and Community; Stop the Spread - COVID-19 Good Practice Points poster; NHSGGC Flying Start Portal; and Claim Tax Relief for your Job Expenses.

Core Brief - 28 October 2021 (Daily update 11.15am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Act now and get ready for COP26; New resources on Long COVID for health and social care staff and unpaid carers; Winter Driving Training LearnPro Module; and Support our NHSGGC Social Distancing Champions.

Core Brief - 28 September 2016
This issue provides information on NHSGGC staff being physically and verbally assaulted and reminds staff of the last few days of Data Amnesty Month.

Core Brief - 28 September 2018
This issue brings you news about the record number of kidney transplants performed, an honour for GRI doc and moving and handling assessments.

Core Brief - 28 September 2021 (Daily update, 2.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral flow testing, Health and Safety Training for September, eESS (Electronic Employee Support System) and Scottish Health Awards: Vote now for the People’s Choice Award

Core Brief - 29 April 2020 (5.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Donations of PPE and other supplies; Phones in patient rooms and COVID-19 Knowledge Service.

Core Brief - 29 April 2021 (Daily update 2.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Testing; Visiting Arrangements – Staff Frequently Asked Questions and Give & Go; Hospital visiting – a patient’s view; and NHSGGC Flying Start.

Core Brief - 29 August 2017
This issue brings you a Scottish Government press release on an expert group to support improvements in elective care and reminds staff of the importance of fire safety training.

Core Brief - 29 August 2019
This issue bring you news about Jennifer Rodgers winning Scottish Woman of the Year Award for Services to Medicine and reminds staff that we are discontinuing paper results from laboratories and imaging from 2 September.

Core Brief - 29 December 2020, 2pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff COVID-19 FAQs updated and Report from December Board Meeting

Core Brief - 29 December 2021 (Daily update, 3.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff exemption from 10 day self isolation, PCR testing – prioritisation for staff, Have a COVID safe festive season, Active staff survey, ScotRail emergency timetable and Live Arts Events

Core Brief - 29 January 2019
This edition brings you the latest on e-Payslips, interim weather guidance and details of digital awards.

Core Brief - 29 January 2020
This issue of Core Brief brings you all the news about Once for Scotland Workforce policies which come into effect on 1 March 2020.

Core Brief - 29 January 2021, 3.55pm (Message from Jane Grant)
Our acute sites remain under pressure and likewise, our community health care and social care teams continue to experience COVID related challenges. Huge thanks to all staff for their efforts.

Core Brief - 29 July 2016
Information on the Supreme Court ruling on Named Person; the appointment of Dr Chris Smith as a Clinical Champion for Diabetes UK; and reminds staff to complete their staff attitude on employability and financial inclusion survey.

Core Brief - 29 July 2019
This issue details information on an article printed in today’s Herald and Evening Times.

Core Brief - 29 July 2020, 3pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Social distancing in the workplace – risk assessment

Core Brief - 29 July 2021 (Daily update 11.15am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Mental Health Check In – Summer 2021 and Message from Health and Safety – Social Distancing reminder.

Core Brief - 29 June 2016
This issue provides an update from the Board meeting held yesterday.

Core Brief - 29 June 2017
Bringing you information on hate crime and exercising during pregnancy.

Core Brief - 29 June 2021 (Daily update 12.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Testing – ePortal Improvements; NHSGGC Flying Start Portal – Support Sessions – NEW DATES; Climate Ready Clyde Adaptation Strategy Launch: 29 June; and Social Distancing competition – School Summer Holidays.

Core Brief - 29 June 2021 (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Lateral Flow Testing – ePortal Improvements, NHSGGC Flying Start Portal – Support Sessions – NEW DATES, Climate Ready Clyde Adaptation Strategy Launch: 29 June and Message from Health and Safety: Social Distancing competition – School Summer Holidays

Core Brief - 29 March 2017
Information on HIS inspection report at QEUH, changes at Beatson entrance and reminder to staff of timings for CEO's retiral presentation.

Core Brief - 29 March 2018
This issue brings you information on the introduction of the Carers (Scotland) Act and reminds staff of the importance of their fire safety training.

Core Brief - 29 March 2019
This issue brings you information about national Autism Awareness Week.

Core Brief - 29 March 2021, 3.30pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Appointment of Chief Officer, Glasgow City HSCP, Message from Tom Steele, Director of Estates and Facilities - changes within the senior management structure, Message from Health and Safety – Social Distancing Travel, Anticipatory Care Programme Summary: What information do your need? – Staff Survey

Core Brief - 29 May 2018
This issue provides information on the Carers Act.

Core Brief - 29 May 2020, 5.05pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
In this issue Jane Grant, Chief Executive thanks our Public Health Team for their remarkable professionalism and resilience.

Core Brief - 29 November 2016
This issue details a Scottish Government press release on a major overhaul of outpatient appointments.

Core Brief - 29 November 2018
This issue brings you news about the EU settlement scheme pilot, FairWarning and eESS.

Core Brief - 29 November 2019
This issue brings you news about circular Staff Pension Policy on Recycling Employers Contributions.

Core Brief - 29 November 2021 (Daily update, 3.25pm)
LFT changes to kits – Monday 29 November, Update on review of temporary visiting arrangement in specific areas across NHSGGC, What Matters To You Day 2021 – report available and Admission to Major Trauma Ward (1c), QEUH

Core Brief - 29 October 2018
This issue congratulates staff shortlisted in the NHSScotland Excellence Awards and details information on Child Tax/Universal Credit two child cap.

Core Brief - 29 October 2020 (3.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Test and Protect; Life on the Frontline – Alison O’Prey; and For those who support student nurses – It’s TIME to TRANSITION to the new NMC roles.

Core Brief - 29 October 2021 (Daily update, 2.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: COP26 at Gartnavel Hospitals, Act now and get ready for COP26 and Physical Distancing within NHSGGC

Core Brief - 29 September 2017
Bringing you information on the Staff Health Strategy and the human resources shared services.

Core Brief - 29 September 2020, 1.45pm (Daily update)
Health and Safety Training – only FIVE weeks left to complete your training, Life on the Frontline – Paul Hull, Health Improvement Practitioner, National Portrait Gallery exhibition

Core Brief - 29 September 2021 (Daily update 12.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: TrakCare T2021 Order Communication - Training & Support; Health and Safety Important Notice - FFP3 - Alpha Solway H-3 mask; Moving Pharmacy Forward; and Webinar Series on Management of Frail Older Adults.

Core Brief - 2nd June 2020, 2.45pm (Daily COVID-19 update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life in the Frontline, Making Messages Clear to All, R&R Hubs questionnaire, Social Distancing on Transport

Core Brief - 3 April (Daily update 6.45pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a daily COVID-19 update (6.45pm).

Core Brief - 3 August 2020 (5.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Quarantine (Self Isolation) for Staff Returning to the UK; and Scottish Hospitals Public Inquiry.

Core Brief - 3 August 2021 (Daily update 12.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: It’s time to celebrate by nominating your colleagues for an Excellence Award; Cycle to Work Day – 5 August; and Scotland’s Covid Memorial workshops.

Core Brief - 3 December 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 6.20pm)
Debate concerning the QEUH and RHC continues, reminder that we are all one NHSGGC team, progress being made on the One NHS Family exhibition, PRM takes home the award for Excellence in using QI in Maternity, Neonatal and Paediatric Services and Glasgow City's HSCP’s Health Improvement Quit Your Way (QYW) team have been triumphant at this year’s Glasgow Times Community Champions Awards.

Core Brief - 3 February 2021 (8.30am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff COVID-19 vaccination update; Maria joins the efforts to vaccinate people against COVID-19; HR COVID Support Team; Naming Conventions for O365 Teams; and Violent and aggressive behaviour.

Core Brief - 3 July 2020, 2.20pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
In this Brief Jane Grant talks about how this weekend we celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the NHS – and never has the celebration been more poignant.

Core Brief - 3 June 2020 (4.00pm)
Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive: The Infectious Diseases team has been at the heart of our COVID-19 response.

Core Brief - 3 June 2021, 2.15pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: AHP Post Graduate Development opportunity, What Matters to You Day? Website launch, World Bike Day and Your Posture Matters.

Core Brief - 3 March 2021 (5.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from the Prince of Wales; Technology-led patient care scoops awards; Glasgow led study shows more Scottish patients surviving potentially fatal bleeds; Infection Prevention and Control during the Covid-19 Pandemic Webinar; and Social Distancing – Remember to adhere to Maximum Occupancy.

Core Brief - 3 November 2020 (5.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Social Distancing Travel; Active Clinical Referral Triage and Virtual Patient Management; and NHSGGC Modern Apprenticeship Celebration.

Core Brief - 3 November 2021 (Daily update 5.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: New guidance for emergency departments; Life on the Frontline – Anne Marie Benes; Introduction of block team at QEUH; Occupational Therapy Week – 1-7 November; Sustainable procurement; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.

Core Brief - 3 September 2020 (3.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Local COVID-19 testing in West Dunbartonshire; Long service badges; and Scottish Health Awards.

Core Brief - 3 September 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 3.15pm)
In this issue Jane talks about: The rise in COVID cases, social media criticism for our GPs and pharmacy staff, the Global Climate Change Conference coming to Glasgow and the great response to the call for nominations in the Excellence Awards.

Core Brief - 30 April 2018
This core Brief details a message from Jane Grant, chief executive

Core Brief - 30 April 2020 (5.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Public Holiday – Monday 4 May; Tiger Medical Surgical Face Masks; New Bereavement Resources and Public health advice on vitamin D supplements.

Core Brief - 30 April 2020 (9.15am)
This Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 30 April 2021, 3.10pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Growing our Great Community – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and What Matters to You? Day

Core Brief - 30 April 2021, 4.45pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
This week we have welcomed back visitors to our sites once again and we are making significant progress to develop the Infection Control Quality Improvement Network within the organisation.

Core Brief - 30 August 2018
This issue brings you news a 3% pay increase for doctors and dentists, get you nominations in to this year’s Our Heroes Awards and what our staff are doing for charity.

Core Brief - 30 August 2021 (Daily update 2.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: eHealth - eHelp Portal; Making your R&R hubs safe, relaxing and enjoyable; and Give & Go – GRI.

Core Brief - 30 December 2019
This issue of Core Brief talks about a double MBE for NHSGGC.

Core Brief - 30 December 2020 (New Year message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021, today’s announcement that the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has been approved for use in the UK should give us all cause for celebration.

Core Brief - 30 December 2020, 1.50pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline – Gayle Robertson, Technical Service Manager, Lateral Flow Testing, Banking giant’s cash boost of £250,000 for staff R&R hubs and Naming Conventions for O365 Teams

Core Brief - 30 December 2020, 6.15pm (Daily update)
Topic in this Core Brief: Update on COVID vaccination programme

Core Brief - 30 December 2021 (Daily update, 1.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Guidance on RIDDOR and COVID-19, Microsoft Office 365 (M365) and eESS reminder.

Core Brief - 30 January 2020
This issue brings you news of new guidance on countering abuse on social media and details two press releases – GRI has the highest IVF success rate and Gartnavel Royal receives accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Core Brief - 30 July 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on eEEs manager self service training; Scottish Health Awards; Chairman’s Awards; and the William Cullen Prize.

Core Brief - 30 July 2019
This issue brings you news about GRI and the Chairman’s Awards.

Core Brief - 30 July 2020, 5pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Face coverings in adult hospitals, Self isolation – if you have COVID-19 symptoms and Occupational risk assessment guidance and returning to work from shielding etc.

Core Brief - 30 July 2021 (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Self-Isolation Exemption for Health and Social Care Workers and Message from Health and Safety – Monitoring COVID control measures.

Core Brief - 30 July 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
In this issue Jane talks about: The establishment of a West of Scotland regional trauma network, Mental Health Check In and she welcomes the FY1s to NHSGGC.

Core Brief - 30 June 2016
Detail on Acceptance of Gifts & Hospitality and Declaration of Interests, Disclosure Payments to Healthcare Professionals by Pharmaceutical Companies and a link to an NHSGGC press release.

Core Brief - 30 June 2020 (4.00pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; Views sought on video consulting – Near Me; Staff Bursary Scheme 2020/21; Resuming cervical screening; and Care Home update - online information hub.

Core Brief - 30 June 2021 (June Board Meeting 10.00am)
This issue of Core Brief details an update from the June Board Meeting held on Tuesday 29 June 2021. Topics include: Chairman and Chief Executive’s Reports; Remobilisation Plan 2021-22; COVID-19 update; QEUH/RHC Update; and Finance update.

Core Brief - 30 March 2016
Message from Director of Finance to all NHSGGC budget holders.

Core Brief - 30 March 2020
This issue provides the daily COVID-19 update, 2pm.

Core Brief - 30 March 2020 (7.10pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a COVID-19 update (7.10pm).

Core Brief - 30 March 2020 (Jane Grant message)
This issue of Core Brief details information from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 30 March 2021, 3.50pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Scottish COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control addendum for acute settings and a message from Health and Safety – making your R&R hubs safe, relaxing and enjoyable

Core Brief - 30 November 2015
This issue of Core Brief details the retiral of Chairman Andrew Robertson; a new ward initiative in Glasgow acute hospitals for drug misusers; calls for people to share their experience of using NHS services; and a Blueprint for out-of-hours care

Core Brief - 30 November 2016
This issue provides information on stationery and World Aids Day.

Core Brief - 30 November 2017
This issue tells you about the QEUH being lit up for World Aids Day and an Jeane Freeman, MSP visits RHC.

Core Brief - 30 November 2018
This issue of Core Brief brings you news about the QEUH and Gartnavel General glowing red, the modern apprentice award, a mental health physical healthcare policy, a lifetime achievement award and festive fire precautions.

Core Brief - 30 November 2020 (4.20pm)
This Core Brief includes a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, on Right Care, Right Place – new model of urgent care for Scotland.

Core Brief - 30 November 2021 (Daily update 3.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Self-Isolation Exemption - COVID Omicron; Worlds AIDS Day – 1 December 2021; iMatter – Action Planning and Celebrating Success; and Core Brief – 29 November 2021.

Core Brief - 30 November 2021 (QEUH RHC letter from Clinicians and Clinical Leaders 7.35pm)
This issue includes: QEUH/RHC Letter from Clinicians and Clinical Leaders to the First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care.

Core Brief - 30 October 2019
This issue brings you news about a new eESS telephone helpline.

Core Brief - 30 October 2020, 7.30am (Report from October Board meeting)
The issues considered by the Board included an update on our COVID-19 response, remobilisation of services and an update on the QEUH and RHC. The Board had the opportunity to review and approve in principle the proposed Stakeholder Communications and Engagement Strategy and the regular report on infection control. The Board also scrutinised the latest performance and finance reports.

Core Brief - 30 September 2021 (Daily update 12.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Monthly Fire Safety Audits; Health and Safety Training for September; Microsoft Office 365 – M365; and Physical Distancing Risk Assessment Process.

Core Brief - 31 August 2017
This issue informs staff on how to access Dr David Stewart's unscheduled care video and provides information from the SPPA on benefit statements.

Core Brief - 31 August 2018
This issue brings you details of a mental welfare commission report and tells of a gran who responds to her granddaughter playing the harp.

Core Brief - 31 August 2020 (3.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; Mental Health Check In Now Open!; and Health and Safety Training – Protect yourself, your colleagues, patients and visitors.

Core Brief - 31 August 2021 (Daily update 4,50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Maximising iMatter 2021…; and Social Distancing Reminder.

Core Brief - 31 December 2018
This Core Brief brings you news about smoking cessation success and a pre-employment training programme success.

Core Brief - 31 December 2020, 3.05pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: COVID vaccination programme – January 2021, Message from Anne MacPherson, Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development - Brexit, New Chief Executive of NHSScotland and Director General for Health and Social Care and Happy New Year from Corporate Communications.

Core Brief - 31 December 2021 (Daily update, 3.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Visiting update – Essential Visiting only from Wednesday 5 January 2022

Core Brief - 31 December 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 9.00am)
In this Brief Jane talks about: 2021 has been a significant challenge in many ways, we all hoped that we would see an end to COVID-19, but this will now need to be our aspiration for 2022. As we head ever closer to the bells, I want to thank you all; for the role each of you played in our collective achievements; for really digging deep throughout the year. It is a real privilege to work alongside you all and I would like to wish every member of staff the very best for the New Year. I sincerely hope that 2022 brings with it positivity, peace and solace for us all.

Core Brief - 31 January 2017
This issue of Core Brief details information on transforming the delivery of Acute Services.

Core Brief - 31 January 2020
Letter to EU citizens working in the NHS in Scotland, from Jeane Freeman the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport.

Core Brief - 31 July 2017
This issue of Core Brief brings you information on the management of skin health.

Core Brief - 31 July 2020, 3.35pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff communications survey, Updated staff FAQs

Core Brief - 31 July 2020, 4pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
This issue welcomes back our shielding community and reminds staff of our staff communications survey.

Core brief - 31 March 2017
This issue details a farewell message from Robert Calderwood, Chief Executive on his retirement.

Core Brief - 31 March 2020
This issue of Core Brief gives a daily update on COVID-19.

Core Brief - 31 March 2021, 4.15pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: New National Whistleblowing Standards, NHS Louisa Jordan closes today, Don’t Assume, Do Ask! New dementia initiative in acute services and Social distancing spot-checks

Core Brief - 31 May 2019
This issue brings you details of mindfulness training session and statutory mandatory training.

Core Brief - 31 May 2021, 11.35am (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Dementia Awareness Week: 31 May – 6 June, Brexit – all you need to know, Rapid education programme ensures high quality critical care during second wave and Training for Freestyle Glucose & Ketone meters

Core Brief - 31 May 2021, 4.35pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
In this issue Jane talks about: The Right Care, Right Place model of unscheduled care, today is World No Tobacco Day, commemorating Dementia Awareness week and mobile and drop-in vaccination clinics available across NHSGGC.

Core Brief - 31 October 2018
This issue details information on our BSL plan; NHSGGC Cardiac Arrest Dataset; and a news release issued to encourage more BME donors.

Core Brief - 3rd June 2020, 3pm (Daily COVID-19 update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Call for home care workers for the University of Oxford vaccine trial, Endowment Funding, VTE in COVID-19 positive patients, Give & Go now in Stobhill and Lightburn, Poster on reusable eye protection, Poem – Haven #17

Core Brief - 4 August 2020 (3.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Virtual Baby Group; New £60 million Health and Social Care Hub at Parkhead; and Scottish Health Awards 2020.

Core Brief - 4 August 2021 (Daily update 2.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Staff Listening Service; Cycle to Work Day – 5 August; and Health and Safety message - Monitoring COVID control measures.

Core Brief - 4 December 2020 (Daily update, 11am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from Dr Jennifer Armstrong, Medical Director, Universal Credit and Stop the Pressure Worldwide Awareness Event

Core Brief - 4 December 2020 (Daily update, 5.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: COVID Vaccination.

Core Brief - 4 February 2021 (8.00am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Our involvement in the Scottish Trauma Network; Leah MacRae video message; Social Distancing Action Plan; and Public Transport Update.

Core Brief - 4 June 2020 (3.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; Protecting data when working from home; and ICU teams well-being tips shared around the world.

Core Brief - 4 June 2021, 11.40am (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Changes to visiting restrictions – Inverclyde & West Dunbartonshire, Chris Sanderson, new Head of Procurement, Uniforms, Pride Month – NHSGGC/Golden Jubilee Pride Quiz, What Matters To You Day? Reminder and arrangements and World Environment Day – 5 June.

Core Brief - 4 May 2021 (Daily update 1.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: HR COVID Support Team - Pregnant Workers Update and Travel update.

Core Brief - 4 November 2020 (3.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Workforce Strategy; Have you had your flu vaccination at your GP or local pharmacy? Please let us know; and Making your R&R hubs safe, relaxing and enjoyable.

Core Brief - 4 November 2021 (Daily update 2.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Principles for Outpatients Consultations during COVID-19 – update on physical distancing in community settings; Occupational Therapy Week – 1-7 November; Home Energy Scotland; Your Hospital Live Arts Events; Pollution Pods open for visitors; NHSGGC signs up to the Sustainable Glasgow Green Economy Charter; and Act now ahead of COP26 disruption.

Core Brief - 4 October 2021 (Daily update 5.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Get ready for COP26; M8 Kingston Bridge Roadworks; Scottish Health Awards: vote now for the People’s Choice Award; and Challenge Poverty Week – 4-10 October.

Core Brief - 5 August 2019
This issue of Core Brief details information on taxis and changes to courier authorisation codes.

Core Brief - 5 August 2020 (4.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Electronic social work referral; and Staff communications survey 2020.

Core Brief - 5 August 2021 (Daily update 11.30am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from Jennifer Armstrong, Medical Director – Lateral Flow Testing; Work Locations and NHSGGC Arrangements; and Stay COVID Safe.

Core Brief - 5 February 2021, 11.20am (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Donning and fit checking FFP3 mask, Children’s mental health week: 1-7 February and COVID-19 Social Distancing and Workplace Assessment Audit

Core Brief - 5 February 2021, 5pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
Our thoughts are with our colleagues at Crosshouse Hospital. All care home residents have now been offered their first dose of the vaccine. A special thanks must also go to our Pharmacy staff who are playing a vital part in the rollout of our biggest ever vaccination programme.

Core Brief - 5 January 2021 (4.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Scottish Government Announcement – COVID Restrictions.

Core Brief - 5 July 2017
This issue of Core Brief details information on the Bank Staff booking system.

Core Brief - 5 July 2021 (Daily update 1.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Scottish COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Addendum for Acute Settings update; Hospital Visiting Reminder; The George Cross awarded to the National Health Services of the United Kingdom; and New doctors take their oath after a final year like no other.

Core Brief - 5 June 2020, 1.25pm (What Matters to You Day)
Staff across NHSGGC and worldwide will be celebrating the importance of talking about what matters to people receiving and providing healthcare, and the difference this makes to them.

Core Brief - 5 March 2021 3.20pm (Message from Jane Grant)
In this message Jane talks about the Scottish Government's plans for the next stage in easing lockdown restrictions.

Core Brief - 5 May 2020 (5.30pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

Core Brief - 5 May 2021 (Daily update 8.15am)
Topics in this Core Brief: International Day of the Midwife 2021.

Core Brief - 5 November 2018
This issue details information on improving access to health services for deaf people and information on the release of your Staff Newsletter and Team Brief tomorrow.

Core Brief - 5 November 2020
Topics in this Core Brief: Social distancing in the workplace; National Wellbeing Hub; and Give & Go.

Core Brief - 5 October 2020 (1.30pm)
This issue details a joint message from NHSGGC and Renfrewshire HSCP on Renfrewshire's Chief Officer to move on.

Core Brief - 5 October 2020 (4.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: NHSGGC Nurse/Midwife Induction; Health & Safety Training – 4 WEEK COUNTDOWN!; Travelling abroad; Walking Challenge - 12 October - 9 November; and challenge Poverty Week 5 - 11 October 2020.

Core Brief - 6 April 2020 (5.55pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant.

Core Brief - 6 April 2020 (6.15pm)
This issue of Core Brief provides a daily COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 6 April 2021 (3.20pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from Health and Safety – Ventilation and air conditioning during COVID-19; Whistleblowing Standards link; and Clyde Tunnel – Pedestrian and Cycle route.

Core Brief - 6 August 2020 (4.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Dentists and Doctors in training; New resources for Anticipatory Care Planning; Electronic social work referral update; and Travel update.

Core Brief - 6 December 2021 (Daily update 1.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Christmas and New Year pay arrangements; East Dunbartonshire Perinatal Mental Health Services; Festive online safety checklist; COVID-19 Key theme - face coverings and face masks; and M8 Kingston complex.

Core Brief - 6 February 2019
This issue of Core Brief details information on GDPR and Turas.

Core Brief - 6 January 2020
This issue of Core Brief details information on Susan Manion leading our GP Out of Hours service.

Core Brief - 6 January 2021 (4.15pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Update on bonus payment to thank health and social care staff; Director of Clinical and Care Governance; and COVID-19 Social Distancing and Workplace Assessment Audit.

Core Brief - 6 July 2017
This issue brings you information on the sod cutting at the new Woodside Health and Care Centre and the ABLE fund.

Core Brief - 6 July 2020, 1.05pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline, Diversity data can make a difference and Black and minority ethnic staff and COVID-19

Core Brief - 6 July 2021 (Daily update 3.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline – Paula McMahon; eHealth - eHelp Portal; World-famous artist says thank you to NHSGGC staff with stunning butterfly rainbow print; and Social Distancing – Remember to adhere to Maximum Occupancy.

Core Brief - 6 June 2016
This issue of Core Brief details two news releases from the Scottish Government on cancer patients.

Core Brief - 6 March 2017
This issue of Core Brief details new Modern Apprenticeship vacancies; award success; and information on Chief Executive Robert Calderwood’s retiral.

Core Brief - 6 March 2018
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Anne MacPherson, director of HR & OD.

Core Brief - 6 May 2020 (6.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Message from Beth Culshaw, Chief Officer, West Dunbartonshire HSCP; Person-centred care and sharing best practice; and Skin care advice for health and social care staff.

Core Brief - 6 November 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on last night’s (Monday 5 November) Celebrating Success event.

Core Brief - 6 October 2020 (5.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline, Stephanie Mair and Auto-forwarding from migrated NHS.NET mailboxes.

Core Brief - 6 October 2021 (Daily update 3.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Get ready for COP26; Principles for Outpatients Consultations during COVID-19; Staff vaccinated in another country; Guidance on Physical Distancing – Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs); and From patient to doctor – Consultant with cerebral palsy hopes to inspire others.

Core Brief - 6 October 2021 (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive, 6.00pm)
In this Core Brief Jane talks about the unprecedented pressures across the health and social care system is currently faced with. She also thanks the eHEalth team for their efforts updating TrakCare and celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day.

Core Brief - 6 September 2021 (Daily update 3.55pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Health and Safety Training for September; iMatter 2021 – every voice matters; Life on the Frontline - Sharon Fitzpatrick; Deaf Mental Health Peer Support Worker; and Alternative pathways transforming dental care of children.