Future Pathways

Who is this for?

Future Pathways supports people who were abused or neglected as children when they were in the Scottish care system.

You can get support from Future Pathways if the abuse or neglect happened:

• in a care setting
• in Scotland
• when you were under 18

You also need to be over 18 now.

Care settings include:

• children’s homes
• foster care
• boarding schools (state, private or independent)
• long-term stays in hospital
• young offenders institutions (YOIs)

You can still get support from us if:

• you do not live in Scotland anymore
• the abuse or neglect has or has not been reported (for example, to the police)
• you have any criminal or civil charges or cases taking place, now or in the past
• you have been supported by other services
• you get benefits

Who provides this?

• Future Pathways

Description

Future Pathways supports people who were abused or neglected as children when they were in the Scottish care system.

You might know what support you are looking for or you might need some help to find out. Everyone is different.

Here are some of the ways Future Pathways can help:

• We can help you find local supports and services.
• We can help you access local activities and explore your interests.
• We can help you access support for your mental health.
• We can link you to services that can help you find your records.
• We can help you access training and education.

Our support will focus on what is important for you and your own goals. You will have someone to help and guide you.

How do I access this?

You can contact Future Pathways yourself or you can ask someone to contact Future Pathways with your details.

• Phone Future Pathways for free on 0808 164 2005. Our lines are open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
• Email Future Pathways at registration@future-pathways.co.uk
• Visit Future Pathways website and fill in the online form: https://future-pathways.co.uk/how-we-help/register-with-us/

If you email or fill in the online form, Future Pathways will ask for your phone number. They will then call you to register you.

Is there a cost?

No

Is there a waiting list?

Yes. But while you are waiting, there are still a few ways Future Pathways can help you.

Future Pathways can help with:

• Access to support from Wellbeing Scotland
• Access to support from Birthlink
• Brief Waitlist Sessions

Location information

Future Pathways have offices in central Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Office opening times