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December 2022

7 December 2022 - Stay well this winter: Practices are open

NHS Stay well this Winter campaign image

Your local General Practice is open, and there are now more ways for you to access the care you need, with appointments, face to face, over the phone or on video call.

When you call your local General Practice, the receptionist will ask you a few questions, this is to help make sure you get the right care, with the right person at the right time. 

GP receptionists are professionals and are integral to the practice team, and any questions they ask will be treated with strict confidentiality. They are working hard to ensure everyone gets the right care, with the right person at the right time. They will identify which healthcare professional within your practice team is best to meet your needs.

For more information visit www.NHSinform.scot/GP

 

7 December 2022 - Dry January - Save the date to reset your body and mind

Dry January campaign banner

Dry January - are you in? 31 days alcohol-free, a break and a total reset for the body and mind. Sleep better and have more energy, improve your mental health and concentration, save money and feel an amazing sense of achievement.

Evidence suggests that just a month without alcohol has amazing health benefits for your body, including lower blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes risk, as well as lower cancer-related proteins in the blood. See journal article.

This Christmas, you don't need to be drinking to enjoy yourself - you can start your dry journey earlier, helping you to cut down on your drinking beyond just January. It's your bootcamp for breaking bad habits and realising that you don't need alcohol for a happy, full life.

To find out more and get involved in the campaign, visit: https://dryjanuary.alcoholchange.org.uk/

Support for Staff:

  • Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) provides this independent support to any employee affected by addictions. You can access free confidential advice and support by calling: 0808 196 9460 any time of the day or night - all year round.
  • Visit our online Health and Wellbeing Handbook for a wealth of gambling, alcohol and drugs related information, resources, and recommended pathways to support. You can access the handbook at: www.glasgow.gov.uk/workforcewellbeing

 

7 December 2022 - Grief affects us all differently - national awareness week 2 to 8 December 2022

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Grief affects us all in difference ways and it is important to remember, there is no 'normal' way to grieve. Many in the UK often feel lonely due to grief and the pain of loss can feel overwhelming, but there are healthy ways to cope with your grief and learn to heal. 

This week is National Grief Awareness Week, run by The Good Grief Trust to help raise awareness of the impact of grief and to support all those bereaved. The theme this year is 'to open conversations and normalise grief'.  Whether it is in work, at home, in your community or online, you can reach out and have conversations to support each other.

Find support that suits your needs:

  • Reaching out - sometimes it just takes one person making the first step to rebuild lost connections. Try contacting those who were in your life before you were bereaved.
  • Searching for community groups - many places hold meals and activities to help with grief.  Let's talk about loss run a meet-up groups for people to meet up and talk honestly and openly to each other.
  • Volunteering - a great way to meet new people, and when you're ready, you could also help others bereaved.

To find out more about the campaign and find ways to help you and support others, visit The Good Grief Trust at: https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/ngaw/

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7 December 2022 - This December your gift can mean more. 

Did you know that you have the power to make a real difference to someone's life, to animals, to the environment?

More than ever charities need your help to support those who need it most. With Payroll Giving you can donate what you want and save money with this tax effective, secure and flexible way to give.    

With just one small regular Payroll Giving donation you can join the million employees just like you to support the charity of your choice. 

Payroll Giving - December 2022

 

7 December 2022 - Stress Buster: Managing and Taking Control of Your Life Online Webinar - available from 21 December 2022

Hand drawn image of girl looking stressed in front of laptop

Our Employees Assistant Provider, Workplace Options, offers a range of information and resources on health and wellbeing topics.

This webinar will help you manage your stress in a healthier way and learn some strategies to take control of your life.

This webinar is available 'on demand' - there's no need to register in advance.

Workplace Options webinars are pre-recorded; you can view the audio-visual presentation and download all accompanying materials at a time convenient to you.

How to access

More information and support

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7 December 2022 - Get ready to wrap up warm and ride with winter wheelers - daily prizes!

Winter wheelers campaign image

This December (1 - 25), Love to Ride is on a mission to get more people riding through winter. Getting on your bike can help you:

  • Save money on overall transportation costs
  • Improve your physical and mental wellbeing
  • Supercharge your immune system
  • Reduce your CO2 emissions
  • Add endless smiles to your miles
     

Daily prizes to be won

To help get more riders conquer the cold, they are holding a prize draw every day and all you have to do to enter is ride your bike. And that's not all: if you encourage someone else to ride you will automatically be entered into their special encourager prize draw.

Sign up to take part here

Top tips to get on your bike here

 

7 December 2022 - Lord Provost's Christmas food bank and new toy appeal 2022

Teddy bear sitting in front of a box of food donations

The Lord Provost Councillor Jacqueline McLaren is appealing to you to donate the following:

  • non-perishable food items and toiletries which will go to food banks in the city
  • toys, gifts and selection boxes (preferably unwrapped).
  • the appeal includes older children and teenagers, so a range of age-appropriate gift donations, are appreciated.

All donations are distributed to families in need in the city.

Where to donate?

You can put your items in specifically marked bins in the following areas :

  • City Chambers main reception
  • City Chambers (Councillors Corridor)
  • City Chambers East / 40 John Street reception
  • 229 George Street reception
  • Commonwealth House, Albion Street reception
  • Eastgate reception, London Road

The closing date for all donations is Monday 16 December.

 

7 December 2022 - Does this sound familiar? 'Time for you' can help

Time for you is a free online mental health and wellbeing support service providing a safe space to talk. They can offer one to one help for any one struggling with their mental health and wellbeing

You can see all the different options of support available on their information leaflet below.

pdf icon Time for you and Qwell leaflet [7Mb]

Anyone over the age of 16 living in Scotland, who is experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns, can get in touch with Time for You.

Simply email them at timeforyou@samh.org.uk and start your conversation today.

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