@quarriers

As one of Scotland’s leading social care charities, we provide practical care and support for vulnerable people.

 Scotland, UK
quarriers.org.uk/
Joined February 2009
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Scot Gov NCS
@ScotGovNCSJan 16
Yesterday Minister @ThomasCArthur visited Quarriers in Glasgow to hear about their community-based approach to care and specialist epilepsy support model. They also discussed advocacy and how evidence from front line care helps inform and drive improvement across the care sector
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John Swinney
@JohnSwinneyJan 12
Every time I speak to Scotland’s care sector, they tell me they need more people. Westminster’s migration policies are very damaging to social care, but I’m proud that our displaced workers scheme helps care providers, like @quarriers who I visited today, retain skilled staff.
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We were pleased to welcome @JohnSwinney, @ScotGovFM to our Fife Supported Living service, highlighting the vital role of international care workers, workforce stability, and the impact of the Scottish Government’s Displaced Worker Scheme in supporting independent living.
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First Minister
@ScotGovFMJan 12
Our Displaced Workers Scheme is enabling more people to support our vital care sector and build lives and livelihoods in Scotland. First Minister @JohnSwinney met internationally recruited social care workers with charity @quarriers. ➡️ gov.scot/news/delivering-on-…
The First Minister met internationally recruited social care employees during a visit to health and social care charity Quarriers.

ALT The First Minister met internationally recruited social care employees during a visit to health and social care charity Quarriers.

The First Minister met internationally recruited social care employees during a visit to health and social care charity Quarriers.

ALT The First Minister met internationally recruited social care employees during a visit to health and social care charity Quarriers.

The First Minister met internationally recruited social care employees during a visit to health and social care charity Quarriers.

ALT The First Minister met internationally recruited social care employees during a visit to health and social care charity Quarriers.

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This afternoon, our Policy & External Relations Officer @EwanTCarmichael has been at the Scottish Parliament to support @ALLIANCEScot’s #MoreThanWords campaign. 💬 Inclusive and accessible communication is vital - and must be underpinned by legal recognition and protections. 🩵
The ALLIANCE@ALLIANCEScot4 Sep 2025
Today we’re at the Scottish Parliament calling for urgent action on our More Than Words campaign. Our asks are clear: public recognition, legal protection and standards, and co-produced training & monitoring: alliance-scotland.org.uk/mor… #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll
More than Words: Communication for All logo.

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✍️ We are proud to join over 200 signatories calling for urgent action to address the crisis facing social care in Scotland. 📈 The Scottish Government must act now, with measures including sustainable multi-year funding and a fully funded medium-term recovery plan.
The ALLIANCE@ALLIANCEScot17 Aug 2025
‘Action needed now to avert health and social care crisis in Scotland’, over 200 third sector leaders urge First Minister in open letter, published in today’s Herald on Sunday. @heraldscotland
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Many people will likely be unaware of the number of younger people who are in an unpaid caring role. Many thanks @CarersTrustScot @CarersTrust for this post to help highlight the challenges they can face. @HSCPshire @quarriers @barnardos @CPAberdeen
Carers Trust
@CarersTrust31 Jul 2025
"Young carers don't have time to see their friends, play or do something creative." There could be around 1 million young carers in the UK who face this reality every day. That's why we're bringing together people working across services for children and adults for our Young Carers Futures Conference. Join us on Thursday 23 October and help lead the change our young carers need. Tickets here: bit.ly/46vJdxK
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Week 4 of Fit & Fed is off to a busy start! Today we welcomed back @fire_scot, and our young Buddies got to explore, ask questions, and learn how they keep us safe. 🚒 Later, our older kids enjoyed a workshop with our new partners, @quarriers. It was that good they almost didn’t want to go back to the football! ⚽ #FitAndFed #StMirrenCharitableFoundation #OurStMirren @saintmirrenfc | @stmirrenwfc | @smisatrust | @SLOStMirren
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📢 We’re proud to support @ALLIANCEScot’s campaign calling for the right to communication for all. We’re committed to making communication accessible for everyone. We’ll continue breaking down barriers to ensure everyone is heard, understood, and included. #CommunicationForAll
The ALLIANCE@ALLIANCEScot24 Jun 2025
Join @ALLIANCEScot in calling for a right to communication for all. Sign up to ensure equal rights for everyone - because communication is about more than just words: alliance-scotland.org.uk/mor… #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll
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We're delighted to support Project Nemo’s powerful new report exploring financial inclusion for people with learning disabilities. Quarriers was pleased to be invited to its launch in London, discussing the importance of UK-wide collaboration to create meaningful change.
Illustration of two people engaging in conversation, with speech bubbles above them reading “Project Nemo” and “Nationwide,” respectively. One of them stands beside a piggy bank stacked on coins, and both characters have friendly expressions. Below the illustration is the text: “We’re delighted to support the launch of Project Nemo’s report on financial inclusion for people with learning disabilities.” The Quarriers logo appears at the bottom.

ALT Illustration of two people engaging in conversation, with speech bubbles above them reading “Project Nemo” and “Nationwide,” respectively. One of them stands beside a piggy bank stacked on coins, and both characters have friendly expressions. Below the illustration is the text: “We’re delighted to support the launch of Project Nemo’s report on financial inclusion for people with learning disabilities.” The Quarriers logo appears at the bottom.

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The report, launched today, can be accessed at the following link: projectnemo.co.uk/learning-d…
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REACH@ReachAdvocacy18 Jun 2025
We are looking forward to inducting 18 candidates onto our @SCQFPartnership Level 7 Reach Advocacy Practice Award today. The award is a great tool for advocates and we can't wait to work with you all! @SimonCommScot @NorthlanADP @AdvocacyHi @EAAdvocacy @quarriers
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🩵 As a proud member of The ALLIANCE, we're thrilled that our Epilepsy Community Outreach service has been spotlighted. It's fantastic to see our team's dedication to offering practical advice and resources across Scotland being recognised. #EpilepsySupport #CommunityOutreach
The ALLIANCE@ALLIANCEScot9 Jun 2025
For this month's Member Spotlight, we are celebrating @quarriers, a charity that provides more than 100 services across Scotland to help people learn, grow, and be all they can be. #ALLIANCEMembers #MembersMonthly
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This evening, our Policy and External Relations Officer is in Edinburgh to mark the 60th anniversary of @CarersScotland. We’re proud to stand alongside unpaid carers and ensuring their rights are realised, both in the present and for a fairer future 🩵
Professor Angela O’Hagan stands at a lecturn speaking next to two red Care Scotland banners, with a backdrop of a misty Edinburgh skyline

ALT Professor Angela O’Hagan stands at a lecturn speaking next to two red Care Scotland banners, with a backdrop of a misty Edinburgh skyline

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💬 We really appreciated the opportunity to meet with @martinmccluskey today in his constituency office. 🩵 We discussed the vital support needed for the future of social care services, and the role Quarriers continues to play in supporting communities across Inverclyde.
Four people, including Martin McCluskey MP and representatives from Quarriers, standing on an indoor staircase. They are smiling, dressed in smart-casual attire with black and white stairs and railings behind them.

ALT Four people, including Martin McCluskey MP and representatives from Quarriers, standing on an indoor staircase. They are smiling, dressed in smart-casual attire with black and white stairs and railings behind them.

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Today we are delighted to be attending @ALLIANCEScot’s Annual Conference - a fantastic day of learning, engagement, and shared insight. This morning, we’re hearing from @neilcgray on embedding lived experience within health and social care 🩵 #OurVoicesMatter
Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care stands at a lecturn onstage talking, with a BSL interpreter next to him.

ALT Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care stands at a lecturn onstage talking, with a BSL interpreter next to him.

A booklet for the conference sits open on a table at the agenda page, with a large caption screen visible ahead of the table.

ALT A booklet for the conference sits open on a table at the agenda page, with a large caption screen visible ahead of the table.

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Earlier this week, our Policy Officer Ewan was proud to represent Quarriers at the ALLIANCE Connect: Mental Health event. Ewan shared insights into how Quarriers is supporting mental health and wellbeing in our services across Scotland. #MentalHealth #ALLIANCEConnect
A promotional graphic for the "ALLIANCE Connect: Mental Health" event, held on Wednesday 16 April 2025. It lists the speakers: Ewan Carmichael (Quarriers), Hilda Campbell (COPE Scotland), and Laura Walker (Aberdeen Blueberry Wellness). The Quarriers logo and website (www.quarriers.org.uk) are also shown against a light blue background with illustrated figures in the background.

ALT A promotional graphic for the "ALLIANCE Connect: Mental Health" event, held on Wednesday 16 April 2025. It lists the speakers: Ewan Carmichael (Quarriers), Hilda Campbell (COPE Scotland), and Laura Walker (Aberdeen Blueberry Wellness). The Quarriers logo and website (www.quarriers.org.uk) are also shown against a light blue background with illustrated figures in the background.

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Thanks to the team at @thermofisher for volunteering their time to help with garden upkeep at one of our Supported Living services. 🌸 Quarriers warmly welcomes any organisations interested in volunteering. Please get in touch with Jan Whitelaw ✉️[email protected]
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This morning, our Policy Officer Ewan is attending the @CareBreaks Unpaid Carers report launch, exploring essential recommendations for supporting carers and their right to a break. #ShortBreaks #ShortBreaksSurvey #SharedCareScotland
Orange graphic which reads "Unpaid Carer Report Launch" at the heading and the date “Wednesday 26th March 2025” as a subtitle, and a screenshot of the front page of the report itself reading "Exploring unpaid carers' experiences of short breaks and respite care"

ALT Orange graphic which reads "Unpaid Carer Report Launch" at the heading and the date “Wednesday 26th March 2025” as a subtitle, and a screenshot of the front page of the report itself reading "Exploring unpaid carers' experiences of short breaks and respite care"

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🗳️ Today, we urge MPs to vote in favour of crucial amendments to the National Insurance Bill to exempt social care organisations from increased employee contributions. ⚠️ Without this exemption, the sector faces severe financial strain, risking services that support thousands.
Graphic with a blue background and text which reads: "We urge MPs to vote today to exempt social care from National Insurance employee contribution rises". There is a graphic of three cartoon people, with one person holding a white Quarriers flag, and the Quarriers logo at the bottom of the image.

ALT Graphic with a blue background and text which reads: "We urge MPs to vote today to exempt social care from National Insurance employee contribution rises". There is a graphic of three cartoon people, with one person holding a white Quarriers flag, and the Quarriers logo at the bottom of the image.

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