Carr-Gomm Scotland

“The extent to which employees buy into the underpinning philosophy and values was clearly evident.”

Investor in People Assessor

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Welcome to our website

We are a charity that provides person-centred support for people to lead their lives and achieve their hopes.

Who we are is explained by our philosophy, values and vision which enables us to provide a high quality of care and support.

Forums

Our 7th Forums are coming up. They are gatherings held across Scotland for people who are supported, relatives, advocates, support workers and other staff, Board members and partners from Social Work and Health services:

Dundee, Menzieshill Community Centre, Tuesday 9th March 1.30-4pm
Glasgow & Clyde, The Palace of Art, Wednesday 10th March 12-3.30pm
East & Midlothian, Portobello Town Hall, Thursday 11th March 11.30-1.30pm
Falkirk, Inchyra Grange Hotel, Friday 12th March 1.30-3.30pm
Edinburgh, King James Thistle Hotel, Friday 26th March 12-4pm

News

We have been successful recently in three tenders for new services. One is to build up a visiting support service in South-West Glasgow. Another is to support ten people leaving hospital in Dundee moving into their own homes. And we have also been awarded a tender in Edinburgh to support ten people who are are part of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital re-provisioning and resettlement programme. Also in Edinburgh we have heard that the re-tendering of visiting services is now not going ahead. More information will follow on these new services.

Publications

We have recently published our Newspaper (7th Issue) for the Carr-Gomm Scotland community which focuses on recent events such as our AGM. Many thanks to all those who contributed their stories and photos. You can download your own copy in pdf or audio from our publication page within our 'Who we are' section.

Stories of Changing Lives

Over ten years ago people who lived in the continuing care wards and hostels of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital faced a change in how they would live and be supported. Stories of Changing Lives is based on the experiences of seven people as they share with us how their, and their relatives, lives have changed and what helped make it happen. The book is produced by the Patients Council and you can download a copy from their website or contact us for a copy.