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One of our team was at Simon Community Scotland’s Connect Hub for Women this week, sharing information and being there for anyone who wanted to chat about their rights and available support. These welcoming spaces matter. Support, not stigma 💛

🎄 Christmas update from Next Chapter Scotland Our helpline closes at 2pm this Friday and reopens on 5 Jan at 10am. Our inbox will be checked occasionally but replies may be slower. Wishing everyone care, rest and kindness over the break 💛

There are 12.5 million people in the UK with a criminal record. Behind every number is a person, a family and a future. Everyone deserves the chance to turn the page.

🎥 Stigma A sentence ending doesn’t mean life goes back to normal. This film highlights the barriers created by stigma and the strength found in community and lived experience.

🎥 Fear The fear of the unknown can take over but hearing from someone who has been there can help show the way through.

🎥 Isolation When everything feels overwhelming and you don’t know who to turn to - one conversation can make you feel understood and less alone.

Volunteer Open Day for women 💛 9 Dec • 1–6pm • 450 Argyle Street A safe, supportive opportunity to build confidence, gain experience and connect. Please share with anyone who might benefit.

Our team was delighted to be at Wednesday’s Celebrating Recovery event with Lanarkshire Links & Stigma Free Lanarkshire 💛 We’re always grateful for opportunities to meet people, listen, and offer support where it’s needed. If you’re running an event and would like our outreach team to attend, we’d love to hear from you. #NextChapterScotland #SupportNotStigma

Brilliant session today with IRISS reflecting on how to make social work placements stronger, more empowering, and rooted in lived experience. When we build on the good, we build something better 💛 #NextChapterScotland #Iriss #LearningTogether