Communication of Part 4 (Health) Scotland Act

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 - 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - 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 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 December 2019
This issue of Core Brief details a festive message from the 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 July 2020, 4.20pm (Daily update)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life in the Frontline, Encouraging preliminary results for Oxford trial

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 - 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 September 2017
Bringing you information on the Staff Health Strategy and the human resources shared services.

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 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 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 - 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 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 December 2019
This issue of Core Brief talks about a double MBE for NHSGGC.

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 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 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 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 October 2019
This issue brings you news about a new eESS telephone helpline.

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 December 2018
This Core Brief brings you news about smoking cessation success and a pre-employment training programme success.

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 May 2019
This issue brings you details of mindfulness training session and statutory mandatory training.

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 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 - 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 July 2017
This issue of Core Brief details information on the Bank Staff booking system.

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 May 2020 (5.30pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive.

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 - 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 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 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 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 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 - 7 April 2020 (11.40am)
This issue of Core Brief details a daily COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 7 April 2020 (4.55pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 7 August 2017
This issue details information on the next meet the Board Nurse Director; nurse Lisa Gervais who has been shortlisted for a prestigious national prize; and more than £19 million invested in IRH.

Core Brief - 7 August 2020 (3.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: NEWS2 is coming! and Violent and aggressive behaviour at our sites.

Core Brief - 7 February 2019
This issue details information on our Annual Review and psychology services review.

Core Brief - 7 January 2019
This issue of Core Brief details information on a new winter radio ad campaign.

Core Brief - 7 July 2020 (11.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief include: Testing of Asymptomatic Staff.

Core Brief - 7 May 2020 (8.10am)
This issue of Core Brief details information from the Interim Board meeting held on 5 May.

Core Brief - 7 September 2020 (6.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Further Local Restrictions announced in Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.

Core Brief - 8 February 2019
This issue of core brief details information on appointments and moves.

Core Brief - 8 January 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on ‘Beyond boundaries’ – developing a new regional plan for the West of Scotland.

Core Brief - 8 July 2020 (9.15am)
This issue of Core Brief details a round up from the Board meeting held on Tuesday 30 June.

Core Brief - 8 June 2020 (4.30pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: BAME Workforce – Risk Assessment with Staff Members; Mandatory Self-Isolation Provisions Following International Travel; Shielding; Underlying Health Conditions; SSTS Coding; Carers Week 2020; ICU painting captures pandemic for future generations; and Bus service provision to hospitals.

Core Brief - 8 March 2017
This issue of Core Brief details a Scottish Government news release from Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell, marking No Smoking Day.

Core Brief - 8 March 2017 (Inverclyde HSCP appointment)
This issue of Core Brief details information on the appointment of Louise Long as Chief Officer/Corporate Director of Health and Social Care of Inverclyde HSCP.

Core Brief - 8 May 2018
This issue of Core Brief details information on a one-off evidence session on the performance against our Local Delivery Plan and HIV – know the facts.

Core Brief - 8 September 2020 (4.45pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Play by the rules – to keep everyone safe; Visiting restrictions posters; Organ Donation Week 7-13 September; and Cyber-attacks on home workers – remote access scams.

Core Brief - 9 April 2020 (Daily COVID-19 update 3.35pm)
This issue of Core Brief details a daily COVID-19 update.

Core Brief - 9 April 2020 (Daily COVID-19 update 5.15pm
This issue of Core Brief details: Testing now available for Household Members and Staff with COVID-19 symptoms and Keeping active in the Relaxation and Recuperation Hubs.

Core Brief - 9 January 2020
This issue details information on the NHSGGC REC Scheme Financial Information Sessions, Staff Health Strategy Year 2 highlights and the Walking Challenge.

Core Brief - 9 July 2020 (4.25pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Discontinuation of symptomatic staff testing; Social Distancing in the Workplace – Risk Assessment; Clarity on COVID-19 tests as Taxable Benefit in Kind; and Scottish Health Awards 2020.

Core Brief - 9 June 2020 (11.50am)
Topics in this Core Brief: What Matters To You Day 2020.

Core Brief - 9 June 2020 (3.50pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline; Patient Images and Clinical Photography Services and Support during COVID-19; and 0365 MFA for access to MS Teams.

Core Brief - 9 May 2016
This issue of Core Brief details the launch of the new online service - HRConnect.

Core Brief - 9 September 2020 (4.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Life on the Frontline and Information Asset Register and Records Management.

Core Brief 10 July 2020 (6.35pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Gradual reintroduction of hospital visiting

Core Brief 11 September 2020 (5.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief include: Keep your Distance, Organ Donation Week and Public Transport Update

Core Brief 11 September 2020 11.45am (Message from Professor John Brown CBE, Chairman)

Core Brief 12 June 2020 (4.10pm)
Topics in this Core Brief - Coaching for Wellbeing and Gypsy, Roma Traveller History Month

Core Brief 14 August 2020 (3.40pm)
Items in this Core Brief include: Life on the Frontline; Customer Alert Notice for the DSBJ type IIR Face Mask; Microsoft Team, Scottish Health Awards and Superhero mum.

Core Brief -18 August 2020 (11.25am)
Topics in this Core Brief: Return to Work Guidance and Risk Assessment Toolkit and Scottish Health Awards 2020.

Core Brief 18 September 2020 (3.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief include: Protect Scotland app; Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Booklet; Telephone Interpreting contact numbers, Public flu vaccination programme and Scottish Health Awards 2020

Core Brief 19 June 2020 (4.40pm)
Topics in this Core Brief - BAME Workforce Risk Assessment, new Mental Health resource, Skye House outdoor project

Core Brief 19 June 2020 (5.15pm)
Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive

Core Brief 21 August 2020 3.30pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
This issue emphasises the importance of testing as we remobilise services

Core Brief 22 May 2020 (Daily COVID Update 4.30pm)
Life on the Frontline, COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Protection from Abuse, Compassionate Distress Response Service, Press Interest, Wellbeing event at GDH

Core Brief 28 Aug 2020 (5.40pm)
Topics in the Core Brief: Social Distancing

Core Brief 29 May 2020
Topics in this Core Brief are: Life on the Frontline; Visiting; Communication Support Apps, Cycle to Work Scheme and World No Tobacco Day

Core Brief 3 July 2020 (4.05pm)
Topics in this Core Brief: Marking the 72nd Anniversary of the NHS; Violence in Emergency Departments; Guidance on Social Distancing within the Workplace; PPE Update – Fluid Resistant Masks, Attend Anywhere/Near Me drop in sessions and Car Parking Arrangements – Glasgow City Council

Core Brief 4 September 2020 5.20pm (Message from Jane Grant, Chief Executive)
This Core Brief highlights the National Everyone Matters pulse survey.

Cpre Brief - 17 March 2020
This issue of Core Brief gives a staff update on COVID-19.