Call for autistic adults currently employed in Scotland, or any employers with experience managing autistic people to take part in research funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Inspiring Scotland. Read more
Thanks to a generous £7000 grant from the Aberdeen Health Improvement Fund, the monthly disco will be returning to Aberdeen's Beach Ballroom! Read more about this wonderful event and when it's being held below. Read more
Our Dundee Branch has recently moved to Dudhope Castle, an A-listed building in the centre of Dundee that dates back to the 13th century. Read more
Cornerstone is delighted to announce the creation of 25 new jobs at a new development - ‘Highland Way’ in Buckie. Commissioned by Moray Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Cornerstone will provide tailored support and individualised packages of care to six individuals with additional support needs. Read more
This years theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was "loneliness" - a key driver for poor mental health. As restrictions began to ease in Scotland, our health and wellbeing champions thought it would be a great opportunity for us all to dedicate time ‘reconnecting with colleagues.’ Read about some of the ways we got involved. Read more
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. Read more
A kind donation of £2,000 from the W.A. Cargill Charitable Trust has been invaluable to the development of an Allotment Project in West Dunbartonshire. Read more
Thanks to over £23,000 in funding from the Scottish Government's Short Breaks Fund, CLASP and Jigsaw will build on their incredible work providing activities for children and young people in and around Dunoon. Read more
Two recent awards saw our Self-directed Support advisory service, Cornerstone SDS, expand into Moray and set up a dedicated Personal Assistant support service. Read more about the service here. Read more
Shared Lives is all about one household sharing their lives, families, home, interests, experience and skills with other people who need some help and support. Cornerstone’s Shared Lives service in the Scottish borders started on the 2nd March 2020, just prior to lockdown. Read about their progress here. Read more
As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week (7th-11th March 2022), we are delighted to announce that fully-funded, Health and Social Care Modern Apprenticeships opportunities are available now across the country. Cornerstone's Modern Apprenticeship scheme gives those looking to pursue or develop a career in health and social care, the opportunity to gain a sector-recognised qualification whilst working in a paid role as a support worker. Read more
To mark our 42nd anniversary, we have launched a new weekly lottery to help raise funds for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs across Scotland. For just £1 a week, lottery players can win a jackpot prize of £25,000! And every time you play, you are helping someone to live their best possible life by receiving vital care and support from Cornerstone. Read more
Thanks to over £23,000 in funding from BBC Children in Need, CLASP and Jigsaw will build on their incredible work providing activities and respite to the people they support. Read more
Cornerstone is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chair and Vice-chair to their Board – Peter Bailey and Helen Stuart. Read more
The Mary Williamson Awards, created by the funds of a generous legacy donation from the late Mary Williamson, recognises the personal goals of the people we support. Mary Williamson was supported by Cornerstone for over 23 years. She loved dressing up, holidays and parties and was much loved by everyone at Stevenson Court. In her honour, support workers across Cornerstone were invited to nominate someone who has worked hard to achieve a personal goal this year. Read more
This year Scottish Youth Link generously granted us with £9,000. We spent it on lots of amazing things for the people we support. Like Scott and Ben's incredible weekend trip to Craig Tara. Read more
We were delighted to finally get to celebrate with four of our amazing colleagues who have recently achieved 25 years’ service with Cornerstone, at a beautiful afternoon tea at The Marcliffe Hotel in Aberdeen. Read more
The Duke of Edinburgh participants as well as other young people we support were able to have a super experience at Wiston Lodge as part of the Scottish Youth Link fund! Read more
Our new website provides the people we support, families, supporters, partners and key stakeholders with an much-enhanced online experience. Read more
Cornerstone’s new strategic plan for 2021-25 'Future-proofing Cornerstone' was recently launched in August 2021. Read more
Our Jigsaw and Can Care teams go the extra mile to look after the people we support during lockdown. Read more
The people we support and their support team at our Wardend service are making steps to become more eco-friendly. Read more
Our North Lanarkshire Supported Living branch threw a virtual party in lockdown to celebrate Cornerstone's 40th anniversary with the people we support. Read more
Cornerstone’s Springhill Gardens service in Dundee celebrated its 20th anniversary on 28th May 2021. Read more