Kindred Scotland

16/06/2026

✨One week left to apply to Take A Break Scotland ✨

All applicants will hear from us by email with a grant award decision by Friday 10 July 2026. Please remember to check your junk mail regularly.

12/06/2026

NHS Lothian has launched a consultation to gain a better understanding of what good healthcare services look like, both in the community and in hospitals, for Deaf and Deafblind children, young people and their families.

The survey is open until 30th June. The survey is available in written English and BSL. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/NHSLothian/

For more information visit https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/consultation-on-nhs-lothian-services-for-deaf-and-deafblind-children-young-people-their-families-and-qtods/

12/06/2026

Feel Good Friday!......We've had a very positive email update and lovely feedback from a family we supported for 6 months while their son was in RHCYP.

Mum to baby F emailed to say: Look at this boy who we were told “won’t roll and certainly won’t crawl”….."Desperate to get his tummy off the ground! ....now Look at him! Overcoming all the odds!"

She added:
"Joanne’s (At Kindred) support was personal, understanding and informative. She was a pillar of kindness throughout our 6 month admission and really listened to us. The offer from Kindred was bespoke to our needs as they evolved throughout our stay. The support of Kindred made our time in hospital bearable and having a calm, knowledgeable advocate in our corner really made a difference. " 🥰

11/06/2026

This week is Carers Week and at Kindred we want to celebrate how amazing carers are!

To care for children with complex needs you have to be strong, kind, resilient and selfless. Simply put, carers are awesome.

However, having caring responsibilities can be overwhelming, frightening, exhausting and stressful.

But, Kindred Advocacy can support you and make sure you are heard. You can get in touch with us by email: [email protected]
or by phone: 0800 031 5793

09/06/2026

We’re at The Action Groups Carer Week event today, until 2pm drop by to say hi, and pick up one of our mindfulness colour booklets with a herbal tea and take some well earned time to yourself!

09/06/2026

We’re at Action Groups Carer Week event today, until 2pm drop by to say hi, and pick up one of our mindfulness colour booklets with a herbal tea and take some well earned time to yourself!

08/06/2026

Tomorrow we will be hosting a coffee morning for Carers Week and all are welcome!

Come join us at Dunfermline Business Centre, Izatt Avenue, tomorrow on the 9th June from 10am to 12pm. The centre is wheelchair accessible and there is a carpark.

We would love to see you there!

08/06/2026

What a feel good Monday morning email to receive today. We were pleased to secure funding for this family from Sloane & Co LLP for a new disability buggy to enable them to enjoy family days out together again .

‘ First trip out with the new buggy and honestly what a difference! Ryan absolutely love his new buggy and was giggling when we were building it. Thank you so much again for the help you gave our family and to the charity for funding it. We are so grateful. ‘

If you are based in Edinburgh or Fife and want to discuss some possible funding to help your disabled child please do get in touch .

03/06/2026

Children’s Health Scotland want to hear your child or young persons views….collective voices can help improve services and influence change!….encourage your young people to have their say or help express their views.⬇️🥰

Take part in our National 'My Health, My Rights' Survey and share your experiences as a child or working with children.