South Youth Health

If you quit smoking for your New Year's resolution, find out how much you have saved this year so far!
Smoking 12 ci******es a day from the average packet means you will have saved around £131 in January
If you need a little motivation to stay stopped, visit QuitYourWay.Scot

Have your say! Sandyford wants your help shaping what sexual health services look like for young men. Take this quick survey to have your say: https://link.webropol.com/s/sandyford-youngmensurvey

Did you know that young people in Glasgow aged 16 – 24 have free
access to Togetherall. Register at www.togetheralll.com
Often we can find ourselves drifting through the day saying 'I'm Fine’
In reality, we could be struggling to cope or going through a difficult
time. Togetherall is an online community where members can share how
they're feeling in a safe environment monitored 24/7 by trained
professionals.
If you do not quite feel ready to participate in the community, there are
wealth of online courses & resources dedicated to your mental health
journey. From managing anxiety to improving your sleep!
https://www.facebook.com/togetherall

Did you know that you are able to receive Free Condoms via the Free Condoms service. This service is easy to use at a variety of locations across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
To find your nearest distribution outlet all information is available via the website - https://www.freecondoms.scot/
‘Condoms protect against sexually transmitted infections, HIV, blood borne viruses and prevent pregnancy.

Today is Safer Internet day
Did you know?
36% of 11-16 year olds tried gambling in the last year. Some
young people will experience addiction, poor mental health and
financial harms from gambling.
Learn more on the health and wellbeing website. A resource
created for education staff in Glasgow.

Be a mate, don’t be THAT GUY urges men to be the solution to preventing sexual offending by having those difficult conversations with a friend who may have crossed the line. Watch the video here ⬇

Don't be that guy who stands by and says nothing. Be a mate. Having a quiet word with a mate at the right time could stop sexual offending before it starts. It isn’t about calling out or shaming mates who step out of l...

Do you work with LGBTQI people? This free online module will help you feel more confident in engaging with LGBTQI people around health inequalities and recognise barriers. To register and book a place please see the below link

LGBTQI+ Substance Use - An Introduction LGBTQI+ people have experienced various layers of stigma for years. This has had a profound impact on their health. Do you know what specific health inequalities affect LGBTQI+ people? Can you...

Scotland is World’s First Daily Mile Nation! Getting children and young people moving on a daily basis and becoming more active is good fun and has lots of health benefits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVuQhSU5Xho

Find out more: https://www.gov.scot/news/scotland-is-worlds-first-daily-mile-nation

Hundreds of schoolchildren take part in the Daily Mile's tenth anniversary The founder of the Daily Mile school challenge "never thought" it would become something schools across the world would take part in.It's been ten years sinc...

We are marking the start of . Our city wide Health Improvement child and youth teams are showing their support by taking part in . We will be sharing posts throughout the week in support of this very important campaign.

Glasgow City Youth Health Service are recruiting to their team of Locum GPs. You should be ready to listen without judgement, build trust and take a person-centred approach to care. Contact Julie Gordon on 0141 451 2727 for more information
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We know challenge poverty week has passed now but there is still time to complete the survey as it is open until 28th October 2023

The Glasgow City Challenge Poverty Partnership have developed a survey with Youth Trainees from Gorbals Youth Cafe to ask young people how they are affected by poverty and the cost of living crisis. Please share this link with any school-aged young people who want to get involved with Week.

https://app.smartcrowds.com/GCHSCP/SurveyExternal/Index/4907456e-f115-4dcb-8e77-ed30466a9a8a

💛 “I am important”
💛 “Being kind first starts with being kind to the person closest to you… YOU!”
💛“It’s OK not to be OK”
For we are shining bright in support of youth MH and will be sharing info & resources through the week! [looking eyes] |

New date announced.
Please see below on how to join the Meander for Mental Health walk.

We are pleased to announce our new event date for . Please register via our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-date-for-meander-for-mental-health-2022-meander2022-tickets-423993565167

We are pleased to announce our new event date for . Please register via our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-date-for-meander-for-mental-health-2022-meander2022-tickets-423993565167

The Glasgow City Challenge Poverty Partnership have developed a survey with Youth Trainees from Gorbals Youth Cafe to ask young people how they are affected by poverty and the cost of living crisis. Please share this link with any school-aged young people who want to get involved with Week.

https://app.smartcrowds.com/GCHSCP/SurveyExternal/Index/4907456e-f115-4dcb-8e77-ed30466a9a8a

*******UPDATE- Closing date extended until 19th Aug 2022 *******

We are recruiting for 2 Modern Apprentice (MA) Assistant Health Improvement Practitioner's to join the Health Improvement team in the South of Glasgow.

This is an entry level position suitable for a young person who is willing to learn and develop within the role, has an interest in working in a community setting and in a role that works to improve health outcomes for people.
For full details and to apply visit our website: https://www.nhsggc.scot/staff-recruitment/recruitment/starting-your-nhs-career/apprenticeships/ma-assistant-health-improvement-practitioner/

This post closes at 12 Noon on 16/08/2022. Late applications will not be considered.

We are recruiting for 2 Modern Apprentice (MA) Assistant Health Improvement Practitioner's to join the Health Improvement team in the South of Glasgow.

This is an entry level position suitable for a young person who is willing to learn and develop within the role, has an interest in working in a community setting and in a role that works to improve health outcomes for people.
For full details and to apply visit our website: https://www.nhsggc.scot/staff-recruitment/recruitment/starting-your-nhs-career/apprenticeships/ma-assistant-health-improvement-practitioner/

This post closes at 12 Noon on 16/08/2022. Late applications will not be considered.

Youth Link Scotland are looking for young people to have there say in how career services are shaped for the future. 📢

-Youth Workers can also attend to support the young people they work with.

Please see below to book a place for this free online workshop,

YouthLink Scotland | Careers by design: Youth voice workshops (1) A wide range of organisations and practitioners provide career services in Scotland. This includes youth work. The Career Review, begun in 2020, aimed to co-create a career system that works for all young people. A set of recommendations have been produced to help young people develop the skills the...

Mental health online support service available free to residents of Glasgow City Council aged between 16-24.
Accessing a safe space to talk It can be hard opening up about our , especially with those closest to us. Togetherall offers an anonymous community of like-minded individuals where you can get (or give) support. You can join the community today for FREE at togetherall.com to talk to others who understand.

https://togetherall.com/en-gb/

The Young Person’s Recovery Service is seeking to support 16-24 year olds in the Glasgow area who are engaged with the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services or have had adverse experience of alcohol and other drugs. The Young person’s Recovery Service will promote routes into recovery for young people, promote pathways to employment including education, training, volunteering and personal development.


South Youth Health

www.nhs24.scot

Glasgow Summer Holiday Activities 2022 - GCVS - Google My Maps MAP SHOWS:- About 100 voluntary sector organisations are offering holiday activities and/or food for children, young people and families in Glasgow this summer! **Please contact each organisation listed to confirm your place and for further details**. CREDIT: Map by Luke Barker of NHSGGC North West....

A new briefing document about va**ng has been published by ASH Scotland. While this refers to young people, a lot of the information can be generalised for the adult population too. Find out more:
https://www.ashscotland.org.uk/youthva**ng
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Young people and va**ng | ASH Scotland There are particular considerations for engaging with young people on the topic of va**ng. ASH Scotland has produced this briefing to highlight the key evidence, concerns and advice that will benefit anyone working with children and young people.

Watch this video featuring Practice Nurse, Lorna Dhami, sharing the importance of attending Cervical Screening and what to expect
https://youtu.be/EK0yBDn2bxo

Lorna, a practice nurse, talks about cervical screening Katy J speaks to Lorna, a practice nurse in Scotland about what women or people with a cervix can expect when attending their cervical screening.We are here ...

Screen-Free Week 2nd-8th May, offers the chance to play, explore, and rediscover the joys of life beyond screens. This week thousands of families, schools, and communities around the world will put down their entertainment screens for seven days of fun, connection, and discovery. You can join them! An hour once dedicated to YouTube becomes an hour spent outside; ten minutes whiled away on social media turn into ten minutes spent doodling; a movie on a rainy afternoon is replaced by time spent reading, chatting, or playing pretend! Our short video explains more about why reducing your screen time or going screen free is good for your mental health. For more information visit: https://www.screenfree.org/

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We are ending listening to the final episode of Public Health Scotland’s Simple Steps to Deal with Stress playlist which is all about Belly Breathing. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3u6Rpkp

This audio playlist is also available in BSL: https://bit.ly/3qWnolp

05 - Belly breathing A simple guide to stressing less and enjoying life