Humans of Scotland

Jeanette’s story – supporting people with mental health recovery

"I have learnt, almost more than I have given."

This story is about: Services and SupportMental health

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Jon’s story – my recovery journey

"This has given me back confidence and I’ve developed new relationships even during lockdown."

This story is about: Mental HealthRecovery

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Trish’s story – Supporting people with mental health recovery

"Students have made friends that they have yet to meet face to face and I hope that when the time comes we can all meet up again."

This story is about: Services and SupportMental health

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Ilse’s story – being a young adult carer

"I am proud to be a young adult carer, yes sometimes it is rough but I wouldn’t change any of this for the world."

This story is about: Unpaid CareYoung adult carer

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Rebecca’s story – being a young adult carer

"My advice to other young carers is speak to an adult you trust to get the conversation started."

This story is about: Unpaid CareYoung adult carer

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Ivan’s story – raising awareness for British Heart Foundation Scotland

"I had to come to terms with the fact that I had a potentially serious heart defect"

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsHeart health

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Stuart’s story – Having a stroke during COVID-19

"COVID-19 made things terribly challenging, I couldn’t see a physiotherapist, and I didn’t even see a nurse at first."

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsStroke

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Stewart’s story – surviving stroke and supporting others during COVID-19

"It felt good to have a sense of fulfilment and purpose again."

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsStroke

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Marion’s story – Independent Review of Adult Social Care

"We got it right for Laura because the focus was always kept on Laura - not the budget!”

This story is about: DisabilityAdult Social Care Review

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Richard’s story – Independent Review of Adult Social Care

"The amount of paperwork the support staff have been asked to complete has got out of control which takes away precious support time."

This story is about: DisabilityAdult Social Care Review

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