Upside Throughcare
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Upside is 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.
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.
A big thanks to all Upsiders for your hard work this year! Grateful for an amazing team - enjoy the festive season.
December 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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.
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!
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!
December 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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!
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!
Scotland's emergency early release programmes is examined in BBC Radio Scotland's 'Scotcast' podcast. Joe, one of our Prison Throughcare Workers in Barlinnie spoke to them about the challenges people face on release (20:51): buff.ly/YwJOVOS
Scotcast - ‘Ready to explode’: prisons and early release - BBC Sounds
Inside HMP Barlinnie and emergency measures to tackle overcrowding.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Scotland's emergency early release programmes is examined in BBC Radio Scotland's 'Scotcast' podcast. Joe, one of our Prison Throughcare Workers in Barlinnie spoke to them about the challenges people face on release (20:51): buff.ly/YwJOVOS
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
A great chance to share what we do and connect with colleagues in housing, recovery, peer support, and family services! #throughcare #prisonersweek #HMPGrampian
December 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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
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.
Here, two of our Voices Champions explain why this is so important to them.
December 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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.
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
#PrisonersWeek #Crossroads
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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
#PrisonersWeek #Crossroads
Although we understand the need for Emergency Early Release, lessons must be learned from the process. Inadequate pre-release planning is a major worry for the wellbeing and outcomes for those released. buff.ly/jHYvwS6
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Although we understand the need for Emergency Early Release, lessons must be learned from the process. Inadequate pre-release planning is a major worry for the wellbeing and outcomes for those released. buff.ly/jHYvwS6
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.
November 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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
October 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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...
Michael: Supporting a Young Person’s Rehabilitation Through Family Engagement and Holistic Care — UpSide
This case illustrates the critical role of family relationships in motivating change for young people in custody. It also highlights the importance of building trust between support workers and…
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August 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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...
Susie: The Importance of Building Trust — UpSide
Susie is a woman in her thirties. She hasn’t had her own home for over five years, and struggles with alcohol and other drugs in the community. Susie has been in and out of custody for years and has…
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August 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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...
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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.
July 31, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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...
Award-winning South Lanarkshire drug and alcohol service is made permanent
The South Lanarkshire Recovery Orientated Justice Service (ROJS) will continue to support individuals at risk of causing harm due to substance abuse after initially being created as a two-year pilot…
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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...
Donna: Working to get her baby back. — UpSide
Donna has had previous involvement with the justice system due to substance use issues. She has had a traumatic background and has recently given birth. The baby is currently under social work…
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July 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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...
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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...
June 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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...
Hilary: The importance of support on release. — UpSide
Hilary was released from prison on Home Detention Curfew (HDC) - more commonly referred to as being ‘on tag’. She had been serving a three-year sentence for a fraudulent offence and her original…
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June 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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...
Rebecca: A collaborative, multi-agency approach — UpSide
This case study highlights the collaborative efforts between Upside and other local services to provide practical and emotional support to a young female. Rebecca was released from HMP & YOI…
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June 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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...
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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...
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...
June 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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...
Simon. Supported with accommodation and employment. — UpSide
Simon had spent the previous two years in prison after being found guilty of multiple offences. He took part in several rehabilitation programs while imprisoned, such as counselling on substance…
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May 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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?...
Introducing Upside
Upside is a national throughcare service, available in all parts of Scotland. Upside provides people in short-term custody, or remand with the practical and ...
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April 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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...
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April 16, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Excellent piece in @ThirdForceNews on Upside and the importance of throughcare in supporting people leaving custody: tfn.scot/magazine/apr...
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No Downside: New ‘Upside’ Prison Throughcare Service Launches Across Scotland www.sacro.org.uk/post/no-down...
No Downside: New ‘Upside’ Prison Throughcare Service Launches Across Scotland | Sacro
A new national prison throughcare service called Upside was launched in Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket on 1 April 2025. Designed to support people in Scotland moving from short-term custody or remand back ...
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April 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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
April 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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
April 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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: hello@upside.scot, or visit our website: upside.scot
April 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Find out more. Call Upside on Freephone (9am - 5pm): 0800 587 7263, Email: hello@upside.scot, or visit our website: upside.scot