Engage Update - 01 December

Engage Renfrewshire Annual Report

We launched our Annual Report at our AGM earlier this week.

You can read it here



Accessible version

 

Newsletters

Trading Standards Scotland - 27 November

Social Security Scotland - Stakeholder Newsletter - November 2025

Scottish Government -  ‘Prepare for Winter’ Partner Toolkit

Renfrewshire HSCP Chief Officer's Weekly Vlog

In this week’s Vlog, I talk about:
 

• My visit to GP Out of Hours and meeting the three ‘enes’.
• The Staff Governance Meeting.
• My regular thanks to staff for their great work. This week I mention some positive feedback relating to the GP Out of Hours service.  

 
If you have any feedback on this video or ideas for future topics, I’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch or email: HSCPcommunications@renfrewshire.gov.uk
 
I hope you enjoy this week’s update…



Billy McClean
Chief Officer, Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership

Rethinking Raffle Prizes

When choosing prizes for raffles or community events, it’s worth taking a moment to think about how they might be received.
Alcohol often ends up as a default choice for prizes or thank-you gifts, but it’s not always the most inclusive option. Many people in our communities avoid alcohol for health, recovery, cultural, or personal reasons, and prizes that centre on alcohol can unintentionally exclude or make people feel uncomfortable.

During the festive season, we’d like to encouraging groups to think creatively about alternatives that feel welcoming to everyone. Consider prizes that celebrate local businesses, experiences, or wellbeing. Small changes like this can make community events more inclusive, positive, and reflective of the diverse people who take part.

NHSGGC - Winter Vaccination Programme 2025/26 has information on our clinics, how to book an appointment as well as drop-in locations for the mobile unit and participating Community Pharmacies.