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Scotland

"Cruelty to children is preventable, but no one organisation can achieve this alone.

"This is why we are working together with others, and are so grateful for the ongoing passion and commitment of our supporters in Scotland, including volunteers, corporate partners and fundraising groups, who help make a real difference to children's lives."

Matt Forde, head of NSPCC services for children and families in Scotland (pictured).

About our work in Scotland

2013 marks a year of exciting developments for the NSPCC in Scotland as we work with partners to deliver unique new services for children and families.

The work we do in our service centres will concentrate on the most important issues affecting children and groups of children who are most at risk. Read more about our projects and overall approach to what we do, or get in touch with the local team if you have any questions about the new developments in Scotland.

Find out about how NSPCC services produces an impact for children living locally:

Local Impact Statement - Scotland (PDF, 8.7kb)

Glasgow Service Centre

The team in Glasgow delivers the following programmes:

Preventing non-accidental head injuries in babies - Educating parents about the risks of shaking babies and providing practical coping strategies.
Minding the baby - Helping young, vulnerable first-time mums cope with the pressures of having a baby.
Family Environment: Drug Using Parents (FEDUP) - Helping young, vulnerable first-time mums cope with the pressures of having a baby.
Improving parenting, improving practice - Testing new approaches to help support parents struggling to care for their children.
Parents under pressure - Helping parents with drug or alcohol issues gain parenting skills.
New Orleans Intervention Model - Assessing and treating families where maltreatment has taken place, to help them be reunited.