North West Glasgow Health Information - NHS GGC

27/01/2026

26/01/2026

5 Social Security Scotland family payments & Best Start help those on qualifying benefits to manage the cost of raising children. To find out more see :

🔗www.mygov.scot/browse/benefits/children-and-family

Scottish Child Payment: £108.16 every 4 weeks for every child you look after who's under 16 years of age.

Best Start Grants:

🤰 Pregnancy & Baby: £767.50 for your first child then £383.75 for any other child.
📚 Early Learning Payment: £319.80 to help with Early learning.
🎓 School Age Payment: £319.80 to help prepare for school.

🍎 Best Start Foods: A prepaid card to buy healthy food during pregnancy until the age of 3.

Find out what help you can get with money if you're pregnant or

21/01/2026

♀ Phase 2 of the Women's Health Plan for Scotland launched today.

This sets out how the Scottish Government will improve health outcomes and health services for all women and girls in Scotland. You can read it here:

🔗 www.gov.scot/publications/womens-health-plan-phase-two-2026-2029

Many of the Glasgow based supports & services for women and girls can be found on the Lets Get App;

🔗 https://app.letsget.scot/Categories

20/01/2026

💡Did you know small changes to your morning routine can help you cut your energy bills?
Here are a few ideas you can try — pick the ones that work for you:

🚿 Getting ready for the day

- Keep showers to around 4 minutes — using a timer or a favourite song can help. (Could save around £45 a year.)
- If you can, keep your bathroom ventilated by closing the door and turning on the extractor fan or opening a window. This helps reduce damp and mould, especially in winter.
- Lowering the water temperature — cooler showers use less energy. (Around £40 a year saved.)
- Don’t keep the tap running while shaving.

Every home is different — do what’s manageable for you. For more easy tips to lower your bills, visit:

🔗 www.homeenergyscotland.org/reduce-my-bill

19/01/2026

☕ The third monday of every January is Brew Monday, a day where Samaritans encourage everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people they care about.

🧠 The idea that there is a "Blue Monday" is a myth - we all go through ups and downs through our life, and learning how to cope with the challenges of life through shared support can make a huge difference.

You can learn more about dealing with day-to-day mental health challenges through NHS Inform Mind To Mind, see below:

🔗 www.nhsinform.scot/mind-to-mind

Other people share the small changes that have made a big difference to their mental wellbeing

16/01/2026

💡 Did you know you can save money by making small changes to how you wash and dry your clothes?
Here are some simple ways to reduce your energy use at home:

✅ Where possible use your washing machine’s ‘eco’ cycle. These programmes take longer but use less energy and water. They’re often called ‘Eco 40-60’ or ‘Eco Cotton’.
✅ Dry clothes outdoors when you can. It doesn’t need to be sunny — breezy, dry days (even if overcast) can be great for drying.
✅ Use a heated clothes airer instead of a tumble dryer. They’re cheaper to run and dry clothes faster than a standard airer. Remember to ventilate the room (open a window or trickle vents) and consider using a dehumidifier to reduce moisture.
✅ If you’re on a smart tariff, run appliances at lower-price times but only when you’re at home and awake due to fire safety.

For more tips on saving money, visit:

🔗 www.homeenergyscotland.org/reduce-my-bills

15/01/2026

Have you heard?

The 1850s Gairbraid Church is currently on sale and plans or the interested parties aren't known. It would be great if it stayed in the community.

Come to one of the public meetings and share your thoughts.
📍Mon 19th January at 11am, Maryhill Burgh Halls
📍Tue 20th January at 7pm, Harvey's Bar

15/01/2026

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Are you thinking about weaning your baby or have not long started? Come along to the Starting Solids session for loads of information and an opportunity to ask questions. We will even provide some ingredients for you to take home to make a simple meal for your baby.
⏰10-11:30am
📆 26th January 2026
🏠 Drumchapel Community Centre
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15/01/2026

❗️Important information for those in contact with families or young children utilising these products.

Update 1 - Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin). This notice contains updated expiry dates for affected batches of SMA Advanced Follow-On Milk and SMA ALFAMINO. https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-02-2026-update-1

15/01/2026

❄️ Worried about money or food this winter?

Check out the Glasgow City Winter Wellbeing Guide:

✅Free and low-cost meals
✅Local support services
✅Helpful resources to make winter easier Let’s make sure everyone can enjoy a warm, supported winter.

Please spread the word and help others this season!

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Check out this A4 (Landscape) designed by Andrew Ferguson.

15/01/2026

🫁 There’s no better choice you can make for yourself, or you family, than for a smokefree New Year.

Click the link below, to find out how we can help you get started.

🔗 www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/helplines/quit-your-way-scotland

Quit Your Way Scotland is an advice and support service for anyone trying to stop smoking in Scotland. You can contact Quit Your Way Scotland for expert advice by chatting online or by phoning an advisor.

11/01/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If you work with children, young people, or families in Glasgow, there’s a fantastic resource available for you!

The Glasgow City Health and Wellbeing website is your go-to hub for health information, including resources, guidance, and training opportunities to support your work.

Explore it here:

🔗 www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/ggc-education-health-and-wellbeing

We have a short online awareness session on the 22nd January at 13:30 – 14:15. To sign up here to find out more about the website:

🔗 link.webropol.com/ep/HWBinfosessionyouthandcommunitysignup

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