North West Glasgow Health Information - NHS GGC

10/08/2026

🙌 Wednesday 12th August marks International Youth Day the theme for 2026 is "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations". This reflects that young people's lives are shaped by diverse contexts nationally and locally but they have joint aspirations to for dignity, opportunity and participation.

There are many opportunities for young people locally to participate in communities.

Glasgow Life are looking for young people who are actively committed to creating change in their local community and having a say in what happens there.

Glasgow's Youthbank will be young volunteers aged 12-18 who will act as grant-makers, making decisions about which activities and projects for young people should get funding.

For further information about volunteering or grants please visit:

🔗 www.glasgowlife.org.uk/communities/youth-programmes/youthbank

📧 Or email [email protected]

05/08/2026

Following recent outbreaks of meningitis in the UK, the MenB vaccine is being offered to some older teenagers and students under 25 who are at higher risk of exposure to meningococcal group B bacteria.

To find out if you, or someone you know, is eligible for the free vaccine visit:

🔗 www.nhsinform.scot/menb-youngpeople

For more information about drop in clinics in Glasgow for those eligible for the vaccine visit:

🔗 www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/general-vaccinations



Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership

04/08/2026

🍅🥬 WESTER COMMON UNITY MARKET — THIS SATURDAY! 🥕🍎

August is here, and that means the market's bursting with the best of late-summer produce! 🌞 Join us at the Wester Common Unity Market, Saturday 8th August, 10am–2pm.

Fresh fruit and veg, great prices, good company — and a proper community welcome. This is about making good food accessible to everyone, no matter what's in your pocket. 💪

📍 2 Wester Common Drive
📅 Saturday 8th August
🕒 10am–2pm
🥦 Fresh seasonal produce, friendly faces, and plenty to fill your basket

Bring a bag, bring a friend, and support your local market! 🛒✨

03/08/2026

😁 If you work with children, young people, or families in Glasgow, there’s a fantastic resource available for you!

The Glasgow City Health and Wellbeing website is your go-to hub for health information, including resources, guidance, and training opportunities to support your work.

👉 Explore it here:

🔗 www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/ggc-education-health-and-wellbeing

03/08/2026

💭 Looking for support following Exam results?

Expert careers advisers from Skills Development Scotland can help.

📱 Call the SDS Results Helpline on 0808 100 8000.

Opening times:

▪️Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 August, 8am to 8pm.
▪️Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August, 9am to 5pm.

For more information:

🔗 www.myworldofwork.co.uk

03/08/2026

Following recent outbreaks of Meningitis in the UK, the Meningitis B vaccine is being offered to some older teenagers and some new students who are at higher risk of exposure to meningococcal group B bacteria. For more information and clinic dates 👉https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/general-vaccinations/

31/07/2026

31/07/2026

Young Peoples Futures give young people across Possilpark amazing opportunities right through the summer!

⭐️ Today is Possiltivity day! ⭐️

Today some fantastic organisations in Possilpark come together to celebrate the good stuff that is happening and make this community such a great place to live and work.

We want to let you know about our wonderful young people and some of the things we have got up to this summer ☀️

With support from Glasgow City Council, Young Peoples Futures have a 5 week summer programme for all school aged young people.
Every day our young people get breakfast, lunch and a dinner to take home and have a fun filled day with lots of games, baking and outdoor fun.

We hope you enjoy looking back at our summer so far and celebrate the wonderful community we live in.

Next week is the last week of the summer programme so come along and join us
🗓 Monday to Thursday: 9:30am–3:30pm

31/07/2026

"When you are in nature, you can’t help feeling good and positive."

Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve

31/07/2026

What's your favourite thing about Possilpark? 🌞

⭐️Today is Possiltivity day! ⭐️

A day when we get opportunity to celebrate the wonderful things that are happening in our community!

Last Saturday, Possilpark Community Council listened to many people at Your Community, Your Voice.

We heard lots of positive comments about the community - many of which were about how wonderful the people in Possil are!

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