Humans of Scotland

Sharing stories of people with long term conditions, disabled people, unpaid carers and those who provide support in their roles.

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Zandra’s story – self managing mental health

Zandra is nominated for the Individual Transformational Story of the Year award at the ALLIANCE's annual Self Management Awards.

This story is about: Mental HealthSelf management
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Laura’s story – running through recovery

"With the injuries I sustained, I could easily not have been here to tell the tale at all."

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsRecovery
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Diane’s story – supporting people through Shared Lives

"All the Shared Lives carers are different, they bring wonderful different things, skills, hobbies and all the rest."

This story is about: Services and SupportVolunteering
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Wendy’s story – making a difference during the pandemic

"I was happy to know that I could contribute in some way and potentially brighten a patient’s day."

This story is about: Services and SupportVolunteering
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