We – people we support, our workforce, organisations like Thistle and the whole of Scotland – continue to be let down as the required investment in social care and reforms called for by the independent review continue to be delayed.

Julia Fitzpatrick

Thistle in Midlothian get mindful in nature

On 5th September 2023, as part of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, the First Minister announced that the rate of pay for social care workers will increase to £12 per hour effective from April 2024.

A new collaboration that will provide more opportunity for personalised support for people in the local community.

On Thursday 10th August, we held our first ever summer fair at our Centre of Wellbeing.

We’re delighted to celebrate the successful launch of a new community hub for people affected by addiction, in Craigmillar and Niddrie, called The Bothy.

On Thursday 8th December, we held our first in-person festive celebration since the start of the pandemic. The event raised around £1,150 (and counting) to provide vital support to people living with long term health conditions in Edinburgh and across Scotland.

Twelve fundraisers take part in the Kiltwalk raising money to support people with disabilities and long-term health conditions across Scotland.

Her Majesty The Queen 1926 - 2022

Thistle Foundation takes part in Craigmillar Festival

Thistle Outdoors team sees adaptive bike use increase by two thirds from April 2022

Thistle Academy’s first 10-week training course completes