North West Glasgow Health Information - NHS GGC

19/11/2025

👨Today is and the theme is "Celebrating Men and Boys"!

🤝 Positive masculinity can be something as simple as reaching out to mates who are finding it tough - by opening a conversation, you can reduce stigma around mental health and make it easier for men to talk when they are experiencing mental health difficulties.

Find out more about starting the conversation here:

🔗 https://conversations.movember.com

10/11/2025

🗣 It’s Anti-Bullying Week 2025.

This year’s respectme theme, “Bullying is The Power of One”, encourages children and young people to speak up, use their voice, and take action as anti-bullying advocates.

To see how you can support Children and Young people in Glasgow City to take action follow the link for resources:

🔗 www.respectme.org.uk/resources-abw-25

These are available everyone including professionals, young people, and parents/carers.

06/11/2025

A busy month! We have BfN Helpers either hosting or attending up to 16 groups each week across Greater Glasgow & Clyde!

We also have a new online Polish-language support group, every Monday evening from 6.30-7.30. Grupa wsparcia laktacyjnego w języku polskim, co tydzień, 18:30-19:30, online

You can find details of all groups (and the booking link for the Polish group) at www.linktr.ee/bfnggc

29/10/2025

💭 Want to know more about starting solid food for your baby? (often called weaning foods)

Find out more on Starting Solids at a free workshop ran by Early Years Scotland + get a free Thrive Under 5 meal pack❗

📱 Phone Louise on 07387 414287 to book!

The North West Health Improvement Team work to address health inequalities in North West Glasgow.

We promote health information, programmes & services to local people & organisations.

The NHSGGC Health Improvement Team are a part of Glasgow City HSCP.

29/10/2025

🤰🏿Black Maternal Mental Health Week was 22–28 Sept 2025 this year.

We raised awareness of the unique challenges Black mothers face. Discrimination in healthcare affects mental wellbeing — it’s time to make Black mothers visible.

Home-Start Glasgow North

23/10/2025

🟣 The Nook Glasgow is now open! 🟣

We’re proud to support the launch of The Nook from SAMH, Scotland’s first national network of mental health hubs, with our staff among the first to visit the new space in Glasgow’s Merchant City.

📍 Located at Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street
🕙 Open 10am–4pm, 7 days a week
🌐 Learn more: samh.org.uk/the-nook

The Nook from offers barrier-free access to mental health support — no appointments, no referrals, no waiting lists. Just walk in and get help, fast.

With more hubs coming to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Inverclyde and Lanarkshire between 2026 and 2028, The Nook is a bold response to Scotland’s mental health crisis — and a vital step forward in making support more accessible to everyone.

23/10/2025

To close this years anti racism campaign we are hosting a ceilidh in The Goodyear Social Club on Friday. Why not come along and have a wee jig and some prize bingo. All free and all welcome

23/10/2025

At Glasgow Life, we’re committed to making sport and physical activity part of everyday life for everyone. This short film introduces the Poolpod at Glasgow…

22/10/2025

***dePreventionWeek2025 – Glasgow City 💜

Health Improvement teams across Glasgow City were proud to lead on and be involved in a wide range of impactful activities and events — working alongside communities, services, and lived experience groups to foster hope, connection, and change.

📲 View the SWAY to see what we got up to — and how you can stay involved throughout the year.

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If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, or if people around you have expressed concern about your wellbeing, arrange an appointment with your GP or phone NHS 24 on 111.

13/10/2025

🎓Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) have a range of free training opportunities for staff and volunteers supporting people across Glasgow City.

Booking is now live for their upcoming courses including

- Alcohol Awareness
- Drug Awareness
- Multiple Risk and Young People
- Understanding Stigma

Visit the link below to book your space:

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Scottish Drugs Forum

10/10/2025

🧠 Today, 10th October, is World Mental Health Day.

💭 Balancing our Mental Health is, however, a year-round process. It is important to seek help when you're experiencing stress or mental health difficulties.

Lifelink is a free Glasgow City HSCP commissioned service for anyone living in Glasgow or registered with a Glasgow GP, offering time limited counselling for people experiencing mental health difficulties such as stress, anxiety and depression.

Get more info via the link below:

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10/10/2025

It’s Day 5 of Week!

💙 The National Entitlement Card (NEC) is Scotland’s smartcard for accessing a range of public services — including FREE bus travel for:

🚌 Young people aged 5–21
🚌 Older adults 60+
🚌 Disabled people

Find out if you’re eligible and apply here 👉 getyournec.scot/nec

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