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Cornerstone
Cornerstone is a leading Scottish social care charity that provides personalised support services to individuals with disabilities, learning difficulties, and complex needs. Established in 1980, the organisation is committed to enabling the people they support to live an active and meaningful life as valued members of their community.
Who We Are
Cornerstone is a major provider of social care services across Scotland. They operate on a person-centred philosophy, viewing every individual they support as unique, with their own goals, dreams, and aspirations. The charity prides itself on fostering inclusive communities where diversity is celebrated.
What We Do
The organisation delivers a diverse range of high-quality support services:
- Supported Living: Helping individuals live as independently as possible in their own homes, whether they have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or complex support needs.
- Community Support: Providing tailored assistance that helps individuals participate in hobbies, employment, education, and social activities.
- Specialist Services: Delivering expert care for those with profound and multiple learning disabilities, autism, or those transitioning from hospital settings back into the community.
- Personalised Care: Designing bespoke support plans that change as the individual’s needs and priorities evolve throughout their life.
Approach & Values
- Person-Centeredness: They believe that support should be built around the individual, not the other way around. Decisions are made in collaboration with the people they support to ensure their voice is always central.
- Community Inclusion: The core of their mission is breaking down barriers to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunities for social participation as anyone else.
- Quality & Innovation: As an accredited and award-winning charity, they focus on continuous improvement, staff training, and the development of innovative social care models.
Industry Role
Cornerstone operates as a Social Care Charity. Their industry role is to serve as a vital partner to local authorities and health boards, delivering high-quality, regulated care that supports individuals with disabilities to maintain independence and well-being within their local communities.