Care Homes

This web page contains resources and links that may be of use to staff working in Care Homes in the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde area.

Please note that not all resources are in use in all areas at all times – refer to local policies, practices and procedures.

To access some resources you need to be on an NHSGGC network connected computer. We cannot send these resources out by email but will make alternatives available where possible. If your organisation has nursing, medical or pharmacy contacts in NHSGGC who can advise you on new resources please seek their help before using them.

 

COVID-19 Resources & Links

NHS Education is updating & developing new learning resources every week to support practice during pandemic. Assessment & care of people with virus covers assessing, testing, diagnosing and treating patients with COVID-19. No TURAS sign-in needed: https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/28267/coronavirus-covid-19/assessment-and-care-of-people-with-covid-19

 

 

NHSGGC Care Homes web pages for staff and the public

https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/care-homes/

 

 

Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines

 

The Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines reflect a consensus of opinion about good practice in the management of adult patients with life limiting illness. They are designed for healthcare professionals from any care setting who are involved in supporting people with a palliative life-limiting condition.

 

Confirmation of Death

Confirmation of Death Resources 

 

Supportive and Palliative Action Register (SPAR)

SPAR General Information video on YouTube

 

End of Life Care

 

End of Life Care webpage includes GAEL ‘Guidance At End of Life’ document and related resources.

 

District Nursing


Health & Social Care Partnerships have information on District / Community Nursing on their own web pages.
This may include information on palliative care and care homes services.

 

Glasgow HSCP Care Home Liaison Nurses

Nurses will have their own email and mobile number but to make initial contact go through the health centre where they are based.
The numbers below will connect to the health centre reception or a related service – ask to be put through to the Care Home Liaison Nurse.

  • Glasgow North East
    Bridgeton Health Centre
    0141 531 6213
  • Glasgow South
    Pollokshaws Clinic
    0141 577 7773
  • Glasgow North West
    Possilpark Health and Care Centre
    0141 800 0600

 

Community Pharmacy

 

Community Pharmacy

Includes Just in Case documents documents  and Community Palliative Care Kardex

Guidelines, tools & training

 

DNACPR

Further information can be found on the DNACPR section of this website.

EMIS

 

 

Out of Hours

 

Contact NHS24

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