Gillian and I visited West Dunbartonshire. We met with Terry Lanagan (Director of Education) and Ann Ritchie (Director of Children’s Services). I had the opportunity to feed back on the results of a RIGHT blether and the Strategic Plan. We also had a lengthy discussion about the government plans for legislation. Ann told us about the wide ranging responsibilities she carries under her remit, including health. Terry informed us that he chairs the Joint Strategy Group.
I spoke at the launch of the Who Cares? Scotland’s anti-stigma campaign in Ayr. This was a useful opportunity to follow up contacts from the recent meeting with officials the week before. I met with six young people from care, who participated in the launch.