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BLP Celebrates Becoming a Disability Confident Leader
Disability Confident is a scheme designed by the government, employers and disabled people to provide…

We had a successful day with Professor Tony Attwood
Yesterday, we hosted Professor Tony Attwood at Easterbrook Hall, in Dumfries, for a conference and…

Ryan makes good use of his Access All Arts Funding
Back in February, we were delighted that several of our young people in Stranraer were…

Final Month of Internship for Thomas
In June 2022, with the support of Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership, we welcomed Thomas McClure…

Celebrating the women who inspire us!
Today is International Women’s Day, and to mark the occasion we have asked our young…

World Book Day 2023: Our young people recommend their favourite books
As part of World Book Day this year, we asked our young people about what…

Castle Douglas Cooking Roundup
Our Castle Douglas young people have been treating us to lots of delicious meals this…

Valentines Day Competition
This Valentine’s day we decided to mark the occasion with a little inter-site competition! We…

Pancake Day 2023
We have been enjoying tasty pancakes across our sites today, in Castle Douglas, Stranraer, and…

Random Act of Kindness Day
This Friday our Dumfries team decided to commemorate Random Act of Kindness Day. Each year…

ASDAN Diversity Across BLP
Through our Bridge 2 Employment program, we offer our young people a person-centered approach to…

Meet Victor and Jack!
At the beginning of this month, Better Lives Partnership #TeamStranraer were gifted two terrapins to…

Social Media and Marketing Classes Start in Dumfries!
In Dumfries this week, our Communications Officer, started delivering her Social Media and Marketing course!…

Allison is at Youth Scotland HQ!
Our Castle Douglas Team Officer has just completed a ‘How to improve your facilitation skills’…

BLP to host Professor Tony Attwood!
On 18th May 2023, one of the world’s foremost experts on Autism will be leading…

#BetterLivesCD is a Kingdom of Creatures!
Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome Jordan from Kingdom of Creatures to the workroom for a highly anticipated afternoon!