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CrossReach

August 3, 2019

Just Festival supports Church of Scotland Crossreach

An annual festival promoting issues around social justice has this year chosen to support CrossReach, which is the operating name for the Church of Scotland's Social Care Council which is celebrating its 150th anniversary throughout 2019.
March 18, 2019

Scottish government minister congratulates CrossReach on 150 years of 'vital' services

The Scottish Government's Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government has congratulated CrossReach, the operating arm of the Social Care Council of the Church of Scotland, for its "dedication" and for 150 years of "vital" services to social care.
September 24, 2017

CrossReach Week highlights the value of social care

The Church of Scotland's annual CrossReach week programme begins on Sunday 24 September 2017 –Social Care Sunday—when congregations are encouraged to think about all the social care work underway in their community, not just the work done by CrossReach, but also by other care providers and local authorities.
November 1, 2016

Holyrood acclaim for Church of Scotland mental health service

A Church of Scotland-run project that supports people with mental health issues in East Ayrshire has been commended in the Scottish Parliament.
March 17, 2016

Church of Scotland welcomes investment in child mental health

CrossReach says it shares concerns raised by the World Health Organisation over the worrying rise in the number of children across the UK being prescribed antidepressants. The WHO's latest report found prescriptions had increased by 54 per cent between 2005 and 2012.
December 30, 2015

Church of Scotland grant will support disadvantaged children

The Church of Scotland's social care arm CrossReach has secured a grant for £258,000 which will enable it to continue supporting some of the most vulnerable, disadvantaged children in society.
May 27, 2011

Baroness Neuberger sets social care sights high for faith bodies

The first female rabbi to address the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has profiled the high standards expected of faith-backed social care providers.
May 27, 2011

Kirk's social care arm calls for government funding commitment

Scotland's largest voluntary social care organisation has urged the government to maintain their investment in services despite the tough financial climate.
November 1, 2010

International dementia conference hosted in Scotland

An international dementia conference in Scotland has addressed topical issues including palliative care and the quality of life in care homes.
May 21, 2010

Church of Scotland's social care arm under pressure

The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly meets this week under huge financial pressure – but determined to make changes to secure a renewed future for the Kirk.