Time To Talk Partnership wins Scottish Charity Award 2026
Tabled 16 June 2026 by Dr Scott Arthur
That this House congratulates the Time to Talk Partnership, comprising The Junction, Granton Youth, Wester Hailes Youth Agency, Canongate Youth and 6VT, on winning the Partnership of the Year Award at the Scottish Charity Awards 2026; commends the partnership for its innovative work in improving access to mental health support for young people across Edinburgh by bridging clinical and community services; notes that the partnership provides joined-up support through community-based one-to-one provision and youth workers embedded in NHS emergency departments at weekends; recognises the positive impact this work has had in improving young people’s wellbeing, confidence and family relationships; welcomes the strengthened collaboration between voluntary and statutory services that has resulted from this initiative; and thanks all staff, volunteers and partner organisations involved for their dedication to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Edinburgh.