Upside

Upside provides people in short-term custody, or remand with the practical and emotional support they need to transition to community life. The service is voluntary and will address any issues they may have as an individual on release like health, housing, finance, skills and employment. Importantly, Upside can also connect people with family support if required. Upside will also work to establish the long-term supports required to rebuild lives with dignity and purpose. 

Upside throughcare support is available to people serving a custodial sentence of four years or less or remanded in custody. The service is available to people in Scotland, regardless of age or gender. 

Funded by the Scottish Government, Upside operates as a partnership between eight voluntary sector organisations: Access to Industry, Action for Children, Apex Scotland, Barnardo’s, Circle, Families Outside, Sacro, and Turning Point Scotland.

Services Offered

Adult
Adult Learning
Asthma
Attention and Behavioural Disorders
Back Problems
Blood Borne Virus
Bone Diseases
Bullying
Childhood Diseases
Children
Coeliac Disease
Disfigurement
Domestic Abuse Support
Flu Vaccination 55 to 64 Year Olds
Flu Vaccination Children Aged 2-5
Flu Vaccination Health & Social Care Workers
Flu Vaccination People Over 65
Flu Vaccination People With A Health Condition
Flu Vaccination Pregnant Women
Flu Vaccination Primary School Children
Flu Vaccination Those Living With People Shielding
Flu Vaccination Unpaid & Young Carers
Foot Problems
Genetic Disorders
Hepatitis
Immune System Disorders
Infectious Diseases
Information & Signposting
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lungs and Breathing
Lymphatic Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Panic Attacks
Personal Care
Racism
Rare Disorders
Recovery & Rehabilitation
Respiratory System Diseases
Rheumatic Diseases
Self-Directed Support
Short Breaks
Spinal Problems
Support Groups
Talking therapy using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques
Termination Referral
Thyroid Problems
Victim Support
Violence
Volunteering
Women's Aid
Yellow Fever Vaccine