North East Glasgow Health Information - NHS GGC

19/06/2026

⚽ Everyone wants the Scotland National Team to do well in the World Cup, but have you ever thought about how you could win by stopping smoking?

It'd be a major boost to your health, finances and general wellbeing.

offers FREE help to stop smoking that fits around your life, including exclusive access to the Smoke Free app with 24/7 support.

👉 Visit our website to "quit and win" today:
https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/quit-your-way/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=qyw_june2026&utm_content=football_win

19/06/2026

Safe places, support and hope for people experiencing homelessness.

Simon Community Scotland's Edinburgh & Glasgow hubs are open.
Their Hubs are open 9am-5pm - Glasgow is on the corner of Argyle and Brown Streets, Edinburgh is 22 Holyrood Road.

Every day their team is working with over 100 people in their emergency and supported accommodation services in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Lanarkshire.

They're also helping many more people through outreach support, including Housing First.

Their 24 hour helplines are always open if you need support or see someone who might need our help.
Edinburgh helpline: 0800 178 2323 |
Glasgow helpline: 0800 027 7466

18/06/2026

The school year is almost over, and Cranhill Development Trust would love to bring the community together to celebrate the start of the summer holidays with a Family Picnic in the Garden at Cranhill Development Trust.

📅 Thursday 25th June
⏰ 3.30pm – 5.30pm
📍 109 Bellrock Street, Glasgow G33 3HE

Come along with the family, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon together in the garden.

They will be providing a range of free sandwiches, fruit, snacks and refreshments, so all you need to bring is yourself and a smile! 🥪🍎🧃

Why not kick off the holidays in good company! ☀️

17/06/2026

Did you know that many people in Scotland are missing out on vital income support.

For example:
✅ Pension Credit (avg £83 per week boost)
✅ Scottish Child Payment (£28.20/week per child)
✅ Council Tax Reduction

If money is tight, check what you’re entitled to today.
👉 https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Find out what benefits you could get, how much you could get and how to claim

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

With the right support, stopping gambling can help you with the relationships that matter the most.

For everyone directly affected by gambling, around six more people feel the impact. Partners, family and friends carry it too.

Getting support doesn't only change things for the person gambling; it can ease the pressure on the people around them.



Support is available for you, friends and family. Contact RCA Trust Tel: 0141 887 0880 [email protected] or use the national contact included here:

GamCare’s free 24/7 confidential National Gambling Helpline, on 0808 8020 133.

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 saw the Glasgow City Health Improvement Team bring together new partners from across the city to connect, learn and take action on mental health 💬 🌱

For yourself. For someone else. For all of us.

Stronger networks. Shared learning. Real impact 💜 (purple heart)

Read the full report 👉 https://www.stor.scot.nhs.uk/handle/11289/580455

Mental Health Foundation

15/06/2026

💷 Are you caring for someone? You could be entitled to financial support.

Many carers in Scotland are missing out on:
✔️ Carer Support Payment
✔️ Scottish Carer Supplement
✔️ Carer Additional Person Payment

You may also be eligible for support with your energy bills.

👉 Check what you’re due: https://www.mygov.scot/help-for-carer/financial-support