Woodside Welcomes Minister
Published on:
30
May 2012
Minister for Children and Young People Aileen Campbell met children in Clackmannanshire Council's care when she visited Woodside Residential Unit yesterday (Tuesday).
The Minister was welcomed by the five young people who live at Woodside and spent time chatting with them and the staff who support them.
Woodside provides domestic scale, individualised support for five young people between the ages of 12 and 16.
Ms Campbell also met Council Leader Gary Womersley, Head of Social Services Deirdre Cilliers and the unit manager Kaye Smith.
Councillor Womersley said: "I was delighted to welcome the Minister to Woodside. We take our role as corporate parents very seriously and this was an excellent opportunity for the children to tell the Minister about the support they receive."
Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell said: "The visit to Woodside was a valuable opportunity to meet some of the young people supported by the unit and to hear about their experiences.
"Facilities such as Woodside offer first class support to the young people who need it and ensure they receive a helping hand towards a successful future. I want all young people in Scotland to realise their potential and places like Woodside play a significant part in helping achieve that ambition.''
