Dear @ChristinaSNP @_KateForbes @JohnSwinney Cutting through the #spin here. In the recent SG release, it was stated, "The first three months of 2024 represented the highest number of quarterly approved placements since records began." This claim is based on unpublished data, as the available data is only reported in six-month periods. Utilising unpublished statistics is problematic. @UKStatsAuth take note.
Over the last 18 months, the number of "placements" (not rehab stays) has remained relatively constant, with figures of 461, 477, and 461 in each of the last three six-month periods. This indicates no significant increase in placements. Additionally, the largest recorded data pertains to Ward 5, a mental health ward, where I have reliable information that over half of the stays were for five days or less. This is not rehab ! This is #Spin
@BeYonderLtd @LornaRetiree @Annemarieward@ChristinaSNP @_KateForbes @JohnSwinney Far too many deaths & itβs gone on for far too long. As well as addressing established addiction we need to tackle the root causes: poverty, hopelessness, loneliness & alienation from society. Scot Gov needs to listen to some different voices @Annemarieward
@HotchkissRhona @LornaRetiree @Annemarieward@ChristinaSNP @_KateForbes @JohnSwinney Thanks Rhona. This, regardless of who is in 'power', needs to be continuously highlighted for change. This is a people over politics matter and Scotland seems to have lost its once strong capacity for critical thinking in such matters. Keep at it Anne-Marie & Rhona π
It is the ultimate honour for our wee inner city school to be acknowledged by such conservation giants! From our first wee dips of the toe to encouraging us to wade in; our pals @ArranCoast have been there! Thank you for being. Thank you for believing. π«ΆπΌπππ #OurCoastHeroesπ
@_LisaCherry@TICSltd Fantastic π Any chance she wants to adopt our claw crazy furball who loves to night miaow so I can try that sleep thingy πππΎ
Our Gemma has mastered the act of writing and created a play called Fever. The play is real, raw and impactful.
Thank you Joey @GIfestival for supporting sisco throughout the years and seeing the therapeutic value of our work.
Well done Gemma, watch this space!
I often think about how we just dont really know what people are dealing with behind the scenes- with family & home life, maybe health worries. This includes senior/'leader' people too. We obvsly dont need to know all the details, but it matters to remember we're all just people.
Volunteers wanted! Spare a few hours a week? Are you retired/student/at home/ wanting to support a great local #Paisley charity whilst contributing / improving your skills?
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ICYMI: Programme Alumni, Lesley Compston of KLAS Care was featured as a case study on the Small Business Charter website! βοΈ
Read more about Lesley's Story hereππ½:
https://t.co/lnkyoawRFb
#HelpToGrow#HelpToGrowAlumni
A honour & privilege to be working alongside so many amazing women in @P_H_S_Official & across the health & care system
Some of us got together, in person, to break through boundaries, be brave & showcase our boldness to improve pathways & outcomesπͺ
#Inspiring#StrongWomen