Upside Throughcare

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

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…

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: 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…

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...

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.

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…

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...

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…

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...

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...

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…

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...

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…

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...

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...

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…

Upside support helped Simon into work and housing, providing structure, confidence, and a second chance: www.upside.scot/case-studies...

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 ... Introducing Upside

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...

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 ...

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

Working with Upside is voluntary and will address any issues an individual may have on release like health, housing, finance, skills and employment. Importantly, Upside can also connect people with family support if required. Follow @UpsideScotland on most major platforms

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

Seeing the Upside is the first step towards a positive life beyond prison. Choose support made with you and for you, led by a personal worker who’s always on your side. We’ll help you towards the essentials you need to turn life around on the outside — from housing, to working, to living well.