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  • Running the Edinburgh half-marathon for Cornerstone

    Running the Edinburgh half-marathon for Cornerstone

    Lisa, a team member from our West Dunbartonshire and Argyle & Bute branch is training to run the Edinburgh half-marathon to raise money for Cornerstone. Read about her journey and inspiration below! Read more

  • Kenny's "still game" for the 42 for 42 fundraising challenge!

    Kenny's "still game" for the 42 for 42 fundraising challenge!

    Kenny, one of the people we support from our West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute branch, took on our 42 for 42 fundraising challenge and walked 42 miles in February raising more than £300 for Cornerstone. He also spotted some celebs along the way, including Sanjeev Koli who plays Navid in Still Game, one of Kenny's favourite shows! Read more

  • Care at home (Support Services)

    Care at home (Support Services)

    Care at home services (also known as Support Services) allow your loved one to stay living in their own home whilst getting the help and support they need. Read more

  • Katie's story

    Katie's story

    Katie had been supported for over 21 years by Cornerstone Team Leader, Susan and her team at our Clydebank services. Read more

  • Running the Edinburgh half-marathon for Cornerstone
  • Kenny's "still game" for the 42 for 42 fundraising challenge!
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West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute

Our West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute branch comprises 23 services, providing various levels and types of support depending on individual need.

Our Carman Centre is a multi-use building in the centre of Renton with great transport links to and from Glasgow. Having the centre as our base enables us to provide a variety of services. The centre comprises several offices and meeting spaces as well a large main hall which divides into two smaller spaces when required. We can facilitate in house training for our staff with the use of hot desks for e-learning as well as space to hold practical sessions such as first aid and epilepsy training. Having such a large diverse space to work with has allowed us to hold events for the people we support and do some great local fundraising for our branch. In the past, we have held pantomimes, fun days, afternoon teas and psychic nights to name a few! The Carman Centre is also a registered Keep Safe location and a registered location for the Period Poverty scheme.

We currently work in partnership with West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute local authorities, Adults with Disabilities and Children's Services, Advocacy and The Prince's Trust, as well as autism, brain injury and mental health teams to support 228 supported people.

CLASP is a support service that provides respite days and clubs for children and young people with a disability or additional support needs. These supports are provided in the Dunoon area, using community resources, during usual conditions.

Jigsaw is a care at home service which provides 1:1 support and clubs for children and young people in the Helensburgh area. In addition, the service also provides support to a small number of adults, some of them with their own tenancies.

Baxter View is a 24/7 housing support service for adults with autism and complex needs including perceived challenging behaviour. Baxter View supports day to day living for eight individuals, giving them the opportunity to lead an independent and fulfilling life, where respect, dignity and involvement are at the forefront of all decisions. Individuals are supported to make their own choices and achieve outcomes that may not have otherwise been possible. We have seen a reduction in challenging behaviour incidents, due to the continual support of the staff team, consistency and continuity of support provided. Baxter View has achieved and maintained top marks from the Care Inspectorate and we drive ourselves to continue to be the best at what we do and enable the people we support to achieve their future goals.

Our community-based services cover from Clydebank to Balloch, providing 1:1 care at home, support to college, respite for families and a variety of exciting day opportunities and activities. We have 12 housing support services that provide 24 hour care for 20 adults with disabilities, supporting them with all aspects of daily living, personal care, accessing the community and day opportunities.

At our Waterfront service, we support up to ten individuals to live independently and maintain their own tenancies. We promote their independent living skills by assisting with shopping, cooking, cleaning, managing their medication and finances. We also encourage inclusion by supporting them to access locals shops and activities (when restrictions allow for this to be done safely). The team also promote good physical and mental health by liaising with other professionals, supporting individuals to attend appointments and having a good understanding of their support needs.

Our West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute branch is led by Jesamine Griffin.

“Exceptionally attentive practices which supported individual health needs of young people.”

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Running the Edinburgh half-marathon for Cornerstone

Running the Edinburgh half-marathon for Cornerstone

Lisa, a team member from our West Dunbartonshire and Argyle & Bute branch is training to run the Edinburgh half-marathon to raise money for Cornerstone. Read about her journey and inspiration below! Read more

Published: 6th May, 2022

Updated: 23rd May, 2022

Kenny's

Kenny's "still game" for the 42 for 42 fundraising challenge!

Kenny, one of the people we support from our West Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute branch, took on our 42 for 42 fundraising challenge and walked 42 miles in February raising more than £300 for Cornerstone. He also spotted some celebs along the way, including Sanjeev Koli who plays Navid in Still Game, one of Kenny's favourite shows! Read more

Published: 1st March, 2022

Updated: 23rd May, 2022

Overcoming a fear of masks during a pandemic

Overcoming a fear of masks during a pandemic

Kenny worked really hard last year to overcome his fear of wearing anything on his face area - including masks! To recognise his personal achievements Kenny was named a runner-up of the Mary Williamson awards. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2022

Updated: 11th April, 2022

Care at home (Support Services)

Care at home (Support Services)

Care at home services (also known as Support Services) allow your loved one to stay living in their own home whilst getting the help and support they need. Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2021

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Katie's story

Katie's story

Katie had been supported for over 21 years by Cornerstone Team Leader, Susan and her team at our Clydebank services. Read more

Published: 16th August, 2021

Updated: 26th August, 2021

Children's services

Children's services

Cornerstone works closely alongside families to empower them, improve quality of life, entailing a great deal of advocacy, signposting and offering emotional support. Read more

Published: 9th August, 2021

Updated: 9th March, 2022

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Care Inspectorate reports

Care Inspectorate reports

The Care Inspectorate look at the quality of care in Scotland to ensure it meets high standards. Where they find that improvement is needed, they support services to make positive changes. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2021

Updated: 13th September, 2021

Author: Jamie Lowrey

Community support

Community support

Our community support services provide assistance in a similar way to housing support services and care at home (support services) but is usually for shorter periods of time during the day or night. Our teams can also provide short-term, overnight respite care. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2021

Updated: 23rd August, 2021

Author: Katie Ronald

Housing support service

Housing support service

Our housing support services are delivered in a person's own residence or in shared tenancies with a number of other people. Support time can vary from a few hours a week to 24 hours to meet the needs you have. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2021

Updated: 23rd August, 2021

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Shared Lives & Short Breaks

Shared Lives & Short Breaks

Shared Lives & Short Breaks enables people requiring support to live in their community without having to live alone. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2021

Updated: 1st September, 2021

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Specialist residential services - complex needs

Specialist residential services - complex needs

Some of our residential houses provide specialised support for adults with complex disabilities and/or unexpected behaviour. Read more

Published: 14th June, 2021

Updated: 23rd August, 2021

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  • Support worker to lead practitioner - Erin's Story

    Support worker to lead practitioner - Erin's Story

    Erin Torrie initially joined Cornerstone as a support worker within a Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Service and has recently been appointed the role of lead practitioner. Read about her experience in her new role.

  • Lesley de Jager

    Lesley de Jager

    A short biography of Director of People and Culture, Lesley de Jager

  • Cornerstone News Spring 2022

    Cornerstone News Spring 2022

    Read all about what the people we support and our colleagues across the country have been up to over the last few months.

  • Learning Disability Week at Cornerstone

    Learning Disability Week at Cornerstone

    Cornerstone was delighted to take part in Scottish Learning Disability Week, hosted by the Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD), running from the 2nd – 8th May 2022. This year there was a particular focus on the human rights of people with learning disabilities in Scotland. Here's how we got involved.

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  • Current vacancies

    Current vacancies

    Our colleagues are at the heart and soul of our organisation and through teamwork, trust and empowerment everyone plays a vital part in helping us to achieve our purpose.

  • E-learning

    E-learning

    The Cornerstone Training Academy offers a significant range of e-learning courses which focus on quality, competence and safety. Courses are easily accessible.

  • Find local support

    Find local support

    Search for your nearest Cornerstone branch by entering your postcode.

  • Our history

    Our history

    Cornerstone was first established in north east Scotland in 1980 by Nick Baxter, supporting adults, children and young people who have a variety of needs including physical and learning disabilities, autism, and dementia.

  • Training

    Training

    We design and deliver bespoke training to suit your individual and organisational needs.

  • Care at home (Support Services)

    Care at home (Support Services)

    Care at home services (also known as Support Services) allow your loved one to stay living in their own home whilst getting the help and support they need.

  • Our aims and values

    Our aims and values

    Read about our Cornerstone aims and values here.

  • Hazel Brown

    Hazel Brown

    A short biography of Chief Executive, Hazel Brown

  • Sparkle Saturday

    Sparkle Saturday

    Join us for a girly, sparkly and bubbly afternoon of fundraising loveliness. Bring your friends, family or colleagues.

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