Glasgow Centre for Population Health

Following on from their report published last year, co-authors Chris Harkins (GCPH) and Rebecca Hoffman (LGBT Health and Wellbeing) will share their learning on the social determinants of LGBT+ health and wellbeing at Queer Minds Scotland Network's online event on Thursday 25th March. You can book your free place here: https://lnkd.in/eb9Dt-Qm You can also download their report on our website: https://lnkd.in/edAQfMhy

After three years, the CommonHealth Assets project is approaching its end. In our newest blog, GCPH Acting Deputy Director Jennifer McLean reflects on our involvement in the project, the impact it has had, and the opportunities it brought on.

Our final video showcasing the 'Our Voices: Community Impact in Action' comic focusses on the programme theory 'The power of communities'. We hope you enjoyed these videos and you can download the full comic here: https://lnkd.in/grp7Buaa Feel free to share, or to get in touch if you would like more information on the project.

The fifth and penultimate video showcasing the 'Our Voices: Community Impact in Action' comic focusses on the programme theory 'Social interaction, inspiration and self-esteem'. Feel free to share, or to get in touch if you want more information on the project.

The fourth comic from 'Our Voices: Community Impact in Action' looks at 'Purpose, productivity and social connection'.

Our third CommonHealth Assets (CHA) and Magic Torch comic looks at the programme theory 'Improvements to physical and mental health'. This comics series explores the CHA Lived Experience Panel members' stories and experiences of being involved in their local community-led organisations, and how the activities they attended and the support that they received has impacted on their health and wellbeing.

Our second CommonHealth Assets and Magic Torch comic focusses on 'Space and Inclusion'. You can download all the comics here: https://lnkd.in/grp7Buaa

🤔 How do community-led organisations improve the health and wellbeing of individuals in their communities? 🔎 What is it about the support they provide and the activities they offer that helps people achieve better health? These are the questions that the CommonHealth Assets project seeks to answer through the development of ‘programme theories’ which explain how community-led organisations improve health and wellbeing through their activities. The CommonHealth Assets Lived Experience Panel members have been sharing their experiences to inform these programme theories and have been thinking about ways to make them more accessible beyond reports and papers. In collaboration with Magic Torch Comics, we have co-created the comic ‘Our Voices – Community Impact in Action’ with our Panel using their experiences and individual stories of participating and volunteering at their local community-led organisations to bring these programme theories to life. We hope that the comic will be used to stimulate discussion around the life-changing work that community-led organisations do and will promote and showcase the support and activities that they provide.

🌟 Celebrating 850 Years of Glasgow: A Legacy of Health and Innovation 🌟 As Glasgow marks its 850th anniversary, we’re thrilled to share the re-publication of "Pioneering the Health of the City" by Glasgow Centre for Population Health (GCPH). This landmark work explores the city’s rich history of public health innovation and its enduring impact on urban well-being. From tackling industrial-era challenges to shaping modern health policies, Glasgow’s story is one of resilience and progress. This re-publication is a timely reminder of how cities can lead the way in creating healthier futures for all. 📖 Dive into the insights and join the conversation about how we can continue to build healthier, more equitable cities. 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eDw_JixG

Social prescribing is an innovative approach that connects individuals to local services and community organisations, offering holistic support to improve both physical and mental health. 🌟 In this concept explainer, we explore how social prescribing works, the benefits it brings, and highlight the valuable work of Community Link Workers in Glasgow. Let’s dive into how these approaches are transforming healthcare and empowering communities!