New week, new opportunities! Are you interested in a rewarding career in throughcare?

There are 2 days left to apply for this position with Barnardo's Scotland in Tayside.

For more information, go to buff.ly/ap9FlYZ (reference - 22339)

Interested in working with Upside?

Apex Scotland is looking for a full time Practitioner to join the team in Tayside.

For more information, visit www.apexscotland.org.uk/get-involved...

Closing date Sunday, 15th February.

Delighted to welcome Cabinet Secretary for Justice, @angelaconstance.bsky.social to Upside today to discuss progress and developments for the service, as well as presenting some valuable feedback we have collected from the people who have used Upside to date.

Wishing a very Happy New Year to our staff, supporters, partners, and all the people we work with and who need our support.

Upside Managers met at Impact Arts in Glasgow last week to discuss Emergency Early Release and make plans for 2026.

A big thanks to all Upsiders for your hard work this year! Grateful for an amazing team - enjoy the festive season.

Did you know that Upside is delivered by a partnership of eight national charities?

We work together using an innovative pod model that allows us to share expertise and respond to local throughcare needs.

Each pod has a monthly meeting - here is Pod 7, South Scotland, in Ayr!

Upside Community Workers recently visited HMP Grampian to attend their Throughcare Open Day, part of Prisoners' Week.

A great chance to share what we do and connect with colleagues in housing, recovery, peer support, and family services! #throughcare #prisonersweek #HMPGrampian

We recently held our first Upside Voices sessions across the country: opportunities for the people we support to share their views and influence the design and delivery of our service.

Here, two of our Voices Champions explain why this is so important to them.

The Upside team were delighted to be invited along to the launch event for Prisoners Week Scotland, held at Lethan St Marks in Perth. The marketplace was a fantastic opportunity to meet with other service providers and promote the work of Upside.

#PrisonersWeek #Crossroads

Upside staff made a massive effort yesterday to ensure - as far as possible - people were not left unsupported as a result of the first Emergency Early Release. Huge thanks to them all for their dedication and resilience on such a challenging day.

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

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

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.