Please, click the link below to donate, so that this Christmas you could be the reason someone living with a long-term health condition or disability reconnects with what matters most to them, like Warren did. 💜

www.thistle.org.uk/donate

At Thistle we honour veterans like Jim and reflect on the strength of courage of all who have served in the armed forces, past and present, and the sacrifice they made to shape the world we experience today. [3/3]

"I feel very proud, doing my part for the country, and always remember all the men and women who did their bit and gave the ultimate sacrifice. Lest We Forget.” – Jim, veteran who has been supported by Thistle. [2/3]

Read the full open letter, here: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/op...

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2) A medium-term fully-funded recovery plan for the sector, to address decades of underinvestment

3) Multi-year funding agreements adjusted for inflation, to ensure stability for organisations

4) A firm commitment to fully include the sector in planning and decision-making

But, fulfilling that ambition requires collaboration and investment. It’s why we support the asks made of our government in the letter:

1) An immediate, substantial cash injection in the upcoming Spending Review, including full cost recovery for employer National Insurance increases

The Scottish Government has recently restated their commitment to change based on the Christie principles – empowerment, integration, prevention and efficiency. It’s what we’ve been waiting for since the Christie Review was published in 2011.

The person-centred, inclusive and rights-based way in which we work, that supports people to live good lives, to be friends and family members, to work and volunteer, to be part of their community and make a contribution to our society.

The letter outlined the current financial challenges faced by the sector and called for greater investment and collaboration.

It was a difficult read, but it was emotive and powerful highlighting to the people of Scotland the scale and breadth of what we do across the social care sector.

👏 Let’s cheer Iain on as he climbs mountains while supporting our community at the same time.

😊 You can donate or learn more via this link: www.justgiving.com/page/whr2025...

"healthier and more confident in myself.”

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Kevin’s experience is a reminder that when people are supported to make their own choices centred on what matters most to them, it can make a meaningful and lasting difference to everyday wellbeing.😊 [3/3]

"...hour straight. This feels great as I had been in bed for a long time before due to an operation I had.

“Going along has been making me feel not just physically better, but it’s been making me feel really mentally well, too. I like that I can go whenever I want and that I’m feeling... [2/3]