South Ayrshire HSCP: What Matters To You?

“Taking time to build relationships is essential.”

Emma McAnally from Waverley Care reflects on turning personal experience of HIV stigma into an opportunity to educate Scotland's workforce.

“Treating family support as a core part of the service, not an add-on, strengthens outcomes for everyone involved.”

"Bringing lived experience into what would usually be a very clinically focused event created lots of opportunity for shared learning."

Highlighting real-life stories that demonstrate what GIRFEC can look like in practice.

“Working collaboratively has increased the value of what we offer and made our message that much stronger.”

"Decisions are made collaboratively, in the best interest of child and family, ensuring clinical safety."

"Working in collaboration with local people is the most viable way of ensuring that we are focusing on the outcomes that really matter."

"Lingo Flamingo run language learning projects in care homes and day centres to enhance the wellbeing of marginalised adults in care."

Nicola Cooper, Head of Digital Futures at Scottish Care, taking stock on our 20th Anniversary.

“Our integration is built into how we operate, not bolted on as a reporting requirement.”

“Set clear goals, communicate openly, stay flexible, and keep learning. Success comes from collaboration and continuous improvement!”

"By sharing learning, resources and local knowledge, we aim to grow in a way that is sustainable, flexible & responsive to local priorities"

“This project has amplified how important the power of connection is."

"This is a unique opportunity to lead Scotland into a new era care model benefitting rural communities and hospital services alike.”

LGBT Youth Scotland’s Smash Up experiences of wellbeing in school/college.

"Listen first and build services and support around the feedback from the community."

“It can be easy to focus on what you can get from a relationship but learning who’s out there and the needs they meet is valuable."

“Ultimately, our aim is to empower every young person we work with to achieve their goals and play an active role in their communities."

“There is no magic potion in what we do, but we are managing to do it well for the past 30 years.”

“We could not do the work we do without the support of other organisations across Glasgow.”

“Their mission is to fight food poverty, tackle isolation and discrimination and unite the community through grassroots action.”

Louise tells us how Long Term Conditions Hebrides has enabled her to take the lead in managing her health.

"When we listen to people, build relationships, and work together across sectors, we can create meaningful, lasting change."

"The people who come to the classes have created a community environment....the social aspects are just as important as the exercise."