Case Studies

Putting engagement and human rights at the forefront of its response, SCLD is ensuring people continue to be represented.

“Any decision we took had to have at the heart of that decision making process the people we care for and support.”

"It quickly became apparent that people’s mental health was being affected by COVID-19."

A Facebook group has been set up to respond to COVID-19 bringing a local community together to support one another through the pandemic.

Setting up a pandemic preparation team to tackle the situation, staff designed new ways of delivering services in a matter of weeks.

Multiple Sclerosis Mid Argyll responds rapidly with a raft of adapted services to support people during COVID-19.

Simon Community Scotland is working across Glasgow and Edinburgh to support those experiencing homelessness and addiction during COVID-19.

"We saw an immediate rise in real desperate poverty and I think that the speed with which that happened was quite shocking"

"The third sector continues to demonstrate its powerful impact and value as we navigate this, the most challenging of times"

"I’d like to see the model we have here rolled out to other health services. It’s a win-win for everyone."

DBI is a prime example of partnership working, bringing together multidisciplinary teams that work in a supportive and collaborative manner

"The young people are at the heart of the partnership service and they are getting the support they need"

"I have not come off the phone without a smile. Also knowing I can phone at any time helps as I have my own health issues"

“The partnership has provided opportunities for participants to become equals”

"Communication is key to the success of the partnership work"

"It’s important to make sure carers are front and centre when it comes to raising awareness.”

“It’s a whole community thing rather than just a health and social care thing”

"Collaboration is an essential element of the organisation’s DNA"

"It can’t truly happen without realising the core thing we’re trading is trust.”

"We turn those shared values and good intentions into purposeful actions"

“It was an enormous support for me to be able to access the ECLOs service when I was in a time of need"

“I like to call it collaborative leadership where no one organisation takes the credit"

“Working alongside each other, being open with each other and supportive of each other really is crucial.”

This digital transformation project enhanced Penumbra's staff ability to ‘work on the go’ and improved their connectivity.

Our Policy and Information Officer Chris Doyle reflects on swapping his desk at the ALLIANCE for Holyrood for a week.