Michael Matheson MSP visits Carr Gomm’s Falkirk Service.
Carr Gomm’s Falkirk Service receives a visit from Michael Matheson, MSP. Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health...
Non-Binary Awareness Week 2023
"I’ve always felt safe to express my gender with Carr Gomm." The week leading up to International Non-Binary People’s Day on the 14th July...
Happy Birthday Carr Gomm from International Collaborations
Happy Birthday, Carr Gomm from International Collaborations! As part of our 25th birthday celebration, our staff initiative, International...
Highlights from the Carr Gomm Festival
On the 16th of June, 2023, at RBS Gogarburn, over 300 people came together to celebrate Carr Gomm's 25th birthday! It was an incredible...
Supporting the 4 Steps to Fair Work Campaign
As a member of CCPS, we fully back this campaign calling for the Scottish Government to step up and commit to Fair Work for social care...
Service Manager Development Programme Class of 2023
12 Carr Gomm colleagues graduated from the programme designed to equip people for becoming a line manager in adult social care.
Anthony’s pop-up veg patch
With help from Fearn Free Food Garden, Anthony will soon enjoy his own home-grown veg from his garden in Ross-shire. Anthony, who is...
Carr Gomm’s 25th Birthday Festival
The 16th June was a day like no other. Staff, people we support, board members. friends, family and supporters came together in their...
Support Stories: Vinny’s creative designs to be enjoyed by community
Our Highland Service has been supporting Vinny to create amazing designs using offcuts of wood.
Influencing the National Care Service
Deputy Chief Executive, Andrew Thomson, gives a breakdown of how the National Care Service came about, what it’s trying to achieve and how...
Exploring Tentsmuir
People we support in Dundee crossed the Tay to visit Tentsmuir, a day funded by fundraised money. Last week, people we support in...
What we did on our holiday
In April, Andrew and Steven went on a road trip of Perthshire and Aberdeenshire with their Support Practitioner, Joe. Their journey began...
Michael’s Kiltwalk Journey
Michael overcomes mental health struggles to fundraise for Carr Gomm at the Kiltwalk.
Carr Gomm Shop receives donation from local singer
Carr Gomm is so thankful to singer Jason McClurg, who raised £350 for the Carr Gomm Shop! Jason raised the funds by hosting a...
25th Birthday Voices : Meet Shannon Digital Inclusion Researcher
Introducing Shannon: A Champion of Inclusion and Digital Empowerment
Laura: My Autism Story
Laura Jackson (Administration Officer for Dundee) shares their experience of navigating life and work as a neurodivergent person.
Dundee Forum 2023 : Kindness and Compassion
Carr Gomm’s Dundee services held a forum with the theme Kindness and Compassion
Autism Acceptance: A Story of James and his Journey
Meet James, a gentleman on the autism spectrum who is supported by our Forth Valley service. #25Voices
Carr Gomm’s New Service Manager Development Programme
Carr Gomm is strongly committed to supporting all colleagues' professional development. As a charity that provides support services to...
Andrew Thomson appointed Carr Gomm’s Deputy Chief Executive
Carr Gomm has announced the appointment of Andrew Thomson as first Deputy Chief Executive. Lucy Wren, Chief Executive noted. “The creation...
International Women’s Day 2023
On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of women around the world. At Carr Gomm, we are proud...
Digital Inclusion : Scottish Government Digital Health and Care Directorate
Carr Gomm's Shannon McNee (Digital Inclusion Researcher) recently spoke at the Digital Health and Care Directorate's stakeholder event on...
Oban Community Spirit
Our Oban Housing Support service have been overwhelmed by the kindness their local community has shown over the Festive period. Oban Job...
25th Birthday People We Support Voices : Meet Anne
Anne describes herself as a sociable person who loves spending time with family, going out with friends, and giving back to the community...
Social Care Career Stories: Meet Suzanne
Meet Suzanne, Lead Practitioner Learning and Development for Argyll and Bute and the Highlands.
Digital Inclusion at Kintyre Link Club
Jodie McGeachy, Digital Ambassador, has been working with the Kintyre Link Club in Campbeltown to improve their digital skills. The link...
Andrew’s Fundraising Story
21st February 2023 marks 10 years to the day since Team Carr Gomm tackled Africa's highest peak. Andrew Thomson, Senior Operations Manager...
Helena’s Fundraising Story
In 2019, Carr Gomm did its Team Carr Gomm “Stomp Out Loneliness” Campaign. I decided to play my part. The aim was to do a virtual tour of...
Delivering Keep Warm Boxes in Argyll and Bute
Many people we support in Argyll and Bute are facing, like many, the strain of rising energy bills, soaring cost of living and potential...
Carr Gomm’s submission to Transforming Communities for Inclusion (TCI) #WhatWeNeed campaign
Transforming Communities for Inclusion (TCI) is a global Organisation of Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities [an OPD]. TCI forecasts a...
Celebrating 20 years with Carr Gomm
Our staff are the driving force behind Carr Gomm, and their commitment to providing the best care possible enables us to support over...
Fundraising to bring people together in Glasgow South
People supported in Glasgow South have been putting on their trainers and casting their line as they take part in the walking and fishing...
Social Care Career Stories: Meet Mavis
To celebrate 25 years of service, we will be shining a spotlight on the people who make Carr Gomm. In the months ahead, we will share 25...
Support Stories: Read Vic’s Story
We are proud to support Vic to express her true self.
Blog: Gathering feedback on our Community Link Working
Helena Richards, Edinburgh Community Projects Worker, shares her findings when she asked Craigmillar patients about their experience of...
Chris’ Digital Journey
Chris' Digital Journey has seen him grow in confidence and skill over the past 3 months by using his tablet to search the internet for new...
Digital Inclusion: Graeme’s Digital Journey
Graeme’s Digital Inclusion Journey
Introducing our new brand
We are delighted to launch Carr Gomm's new brand which will take us forward into the next 25 years. Our new bolder logo will help raise...
Digital Inclusion Development Project Wins Digital Diversity Award.
Carr Gomm’s Digital Inclusion Development Project received the Digital Diversity award at The Herald Digital Transformation Awards.
Minister hears about Self-Directed Support in Highland
Minister Kevin Stewart visited North Kessock to learn about the progress of the Self-Directed Support (SDS) Strategy for Highland.
Carr Gomm’s response to the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill
Carr Gomm’s response to the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill
Carr Gomm receives more than £8,000 for their Responder Service
Carr Gomm Responder Service, in collaboration with Argyll and Bute HSCP, has secured £8k for Raizer Emergency Lifting Chairs to enhance Falls Responder Services in the region.
Summer of success for Carr Gomm
Carr Gomm team members are among the finalists for the Scottish Social Services Awards 2022 and The Herald Digital Transformation Awards....
Meet Nicola
As part of the nighshift team, Nicola ensures people are able to stay safe within their own home.
Meet Becs
As the involvement, quality and innovation operations manager, Becs is leading our commitment to involving people we support in creative and meaningful ways.
Meet Shannon
As Digital Inclusion Researcher, Shannon leads a project which supports the digital needs of the people we support.
Meet Naomi
As a support practitioner, Naomi learned sign language to better communicate with people supported.
Meet Ania
As a charity shop manager, Ania plays a huge part in our fundraising efforts by looking after our shop in Inverness.