North West Glasgow Health Information - NHS GGC

11/05/2026

🍃With Green Health Week approaching, we are highlighting the “Framework for Advancing Green Health in Scotland", which was launched in March 2026, creating a coordinated strategy to embed nature-based solutions into the nation's health system.

🤝Developed by Greenspace Scotland, NatureScot, and Public Health Scotland, the framework aims to create a cohesive national approach that utilises urban nature and greenspaces to improve mental and physical health. Over the next week or so, we will be highlighting local projects who support and deliver Green Health activities that you can become involved with.

The Framework is available here:

🔗 www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=af47c452-3242-4f02-ab56-fc3f546b90be

06/05/2026

☀ Now that nights are getting lighter and weather is getting warmer its a great time to get active and find out what's available in your local area!

For more information, The Parent Club has lots of useful information:

🔗www.parentclub.scot/articles/play-parks-and-family-activities-your-local-area

Wherever you are in Scotland, there are plenty of opportunities to get outdoors as a family or take part in sports and other leisure activities. Even better, many of these are totally free! Our handy dropdown lists can guide you to facilities near you.

17/04/2026

🥗 Free School Meals – Check You’re Getting Support!

As of April 2026, all children in P1–P5 in Scotland get free school meals automatically. But did you know families on lower incomes can also get extra help for P6–S6 pupils?

👚 Free School Meals for P6–S6 School Clothing Grants – often £120–£150+ per child each year Help with food costs during school holidays.

You must apply through your local council (even if your child already gets free meals). To check eligibility via your local council website, including Glasgow City Council.

🔗 www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/2492/Clothing-Grants-Free-School-Meals

16/04/2026

💛Could Your Family Be Missing Out on Extra Support? 💛

Many parents and carers across Scotland are still not claiming benefits they’re entitled to, and it could make a real difference to your household income.

✅Best Start Grants – support when your child is born, starts nursery, and starts school
✅Best Start Foods – a prepaid card to help with healthy food and milk
✅Scottish Child Payment – a weekly payment for eligible families with children under 16.

👉 Even if you’re working, you may still qualify. A quick benefits check can help you make sure you’re not missing out on money that’s meant to support your family, click the link for more information

🔗 www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

16/04/2026

🔌Free Face-to-Face Workshop: Understanding Your Energy Bills

🕛1–3pm on 22nd April
🕛1–3pm on 17th June

📍 Parkhead Hub, 1251 Duke Street, Glasgow G31 5NZ

This free 2-hour workshop will help you to:

▪️Understand your energy bills
▪️Explore different payment options
▪️Learn how to switch energy suppliers

The session will also cover ways to reduce energy use, the running costs of common appliances, and where to access support. To book your place, (limited spaces available) click the links below:

🔗 22nd April - https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EventParticipation/EventPublic/f87a3c0f-caf2-4f44-b367-fc1456333fef?displayId=Uni3586602

🔗17th June - https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EventParticipation/EventPublic/dbe35922-dada-4aa4-bc2a-fdffd14116c0?displayId=Uni3587293

15/04/2026

👶 Is your baby around 6 months old?

🥗 Are you thinking about your baby starting solid foods? Why not pop along to our next starting solids sessions!

You will have an opportunity to speak to a community dietitian and/or nutritionist about anything weaning related. There will also be input from our Oral Health Team and some freebies to take away.

No need to register, just turn up - contact your Health Visitor if you require an interpreter.

Date: Monday 27th April 2026
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Place: Drumchapel Community Centre, 320 Kinfauns Drive, G15 7HA

15/04/2026

☕ Let's Talk About Menopause!

This event in Maryhill will provide an opportunity to connect with local women and partners about menopause, and to explore the possibility of developing future menopause supports in the area.

This session will include mini stalls, lived-experience input, menopause information and menopause singing workshops. A light lunch will be provided

We encourage women to register below:

🔗 https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EventParticipation/EventPublic/a0a9ea6d-4f23-41e2-8663-923555b7db6b?displayId=Uni3644201

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26/03/2026

📣 Today is

Glasgow’s Community Link Workers use social prescribing as part of their role, to connect people with support services and activities in their local community.

⭐ We are celebrating Social Prescribing Day and Glasgow’s Community Link Workers by sharing some quotes from people who have benefitted from the support of a Community Link Worker!

11/03/2026

Today is No Smoking Day! We’re encouraging everyone who smokes and wants to quit to stop for No Smoking Day. For people in Scotland who want advice, visit QuitYourWay.Scot or call 0800 916 8858 and get free expert support to stop smoking.

10/03/2026

On No Smoking Day, we’re encouraging everyone who wants to quit smoking to reach out to Quit Your Way, NHS Scotland’s service that provides free support and expert advice on how to live a to***co free life.
Visit QuitYourWay.Scot or call 0800 916 8858 to learn more.

12/02/2026

💚 “This is my place” – Children’s Mental Health Week 2026

Join Our Locality Networks in Glasgow!

During Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re shining a light on the importance of supporting young people’s mental health and preventing su***de across Glasgow. If your organisation works in this area, we’d love you to join us.

Let’s connect, collaborate, and make a real difference.

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