It's six months today since we launched Upside. So far we have taken over 500 helpline calls and supported more than 1100 people leaving prison all across Scotland. This is vital help for people returning to their communities; prepared, supported and safe. buff.ly/YiPXWrA

Family relationships can be critical in motivating change for young people in custody. Upside can help to strengthen family connections when needed. www.upside.scot/case-studies...

Susie has struggled to build trust and have meaningful healthy relationships with anyone for many years. That's starting to heal with Upside support. www.upside.scot/case-studies...

We are inviting people with lived experience of the justice system (community sentencing, bail or remand, or being in prison) to take part in small, informal group discussions this August. What you share will help shape how prison and community sentences are used in Scotland.

South Lanarkshire’s Recovery Oriented Justice Service is a great example of how statutory and voluntary sector partnerships working together can make a real impact in addressing drug and alcohol harm. Let’s see more of it! www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area...

Building solid relationships plays a big part in helping people engage and seek the support they need to transition from custody to community. www.upside.scot/case-studies...

Thanks to @scottishprisons staff at HMP Kilmarnock for having us along to one of their Veterans’ Breakfasts. A great initiative to help armed forces veterans get together in a safe space and develop a peer support network. www.sps.gov.uk/about-us/our...

Navigating the host of necessary appointments on release from prison when you have health or mobility issues can be a major challenge. Upside support can be there to provide support: www.upside.scot/case-studies...

Upside's ethos of #collaboration and multi-agency involvement means better outcomes for people transitioning to community life from custody. www.upside.scot/case-studies...

Exciting News
We're thrilled to welcome Lindsay Fyffe-Jardine as the new Chief Executive of Apex Scotland, starting in early August! Currently CEO at Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, Lindsay brings fantastic experience as we continue our journey of growth and change.
www.apexscotland.org.uk/news/our-new...

Upside support helped Simon into work and housing, providing structure, confidence, and a second chance: www.upside.scot/case-studies...

Upside provides people in short-term custody, or remand with the practical and emotional support they need to transition to community life. youtu.be/J7Ujg7hLuUc?...

Excellent piece in @ThirdForceNews on Upside and the importance of throughcare in supporting people leaving custody: tfn.scot/magazine/apr...

No Downside: New ‘Upside’ Prison Throughcare Service Launches Across Scotland www.sacro.org.uk/post/no-down...

Great to meet with the brilliant Upside team who, from today, will be delivering throughcare to people leaving custody across Scotland. #UpsideLaunch

Working with Upside is voluntary and will address any issues an individual may have on release like health, housing, finance, skills and employment. Importantly, Upside can also connect people with family support if required. Follow @UpsideScotland on most major platforms

Today we are launching Upside, a national throughcare service, available in all parts of Scotland. Upside provides people in short-term custody, or remand with the practical and emotional support they need to transition to community life. #UpsideLaunch

Find out more. Call Upside on Freephone (9am - 5pm): 0800 587 7263, Email: [email protected], or visit our website: upside.scot

Seeing the Upside is the first step towards a positive life beyond prison. Choose support made with you and for you, led by a personal worker who’s always on your side. We’ll help you towards the essentials you need to turn life around on the outside — from housing, to working, to living well.