100% of Social Workers stated they would use the unit again.

93% of parents felt their child had dealt with issue that led to secure care

92% of young people felt secure care helped them address issues that led to them being in secure care.

A heart-felt thanks to all who are providing my daughter with support and care and helping us all move forward.

I can now talk about my problems. I'm less angry, a bit more patient. I can understand why males are an important role in care setting. I have more respect for adults and family. I've grown up.

From the people at the front door to he leader of the place I cannot say a bad word about any of hem or the way they treat the kids.

The Unit has shown a great deal of understanding and commitment to the service users.

Young people are encouraged to progress at their own pace

I think the structure of the Good Shepherd Centre is very good.
The centre helps a lot of young people, and staff are very supportive.

The drive and commitment of managers and staff to secure improved outcomes for young people.

My health got better. My skin cleared up and I'm eating well.

Gave me time to reflect on my behaviour e.g. running away and fighting

Young people feel listened to, safe and valued in the centre which promotes open and trusting relationships with adults.

...the care you are receiving at the Good Shepherd Centre, Bishopton seems to be the most positive you have received in recent years.

Staff at the Good Shepherd have been wonderful and very supportive to both me and my daughter.

Best staff I have worked with. It was sad to leave.

The Good Shepherd staff have been very skilled in supporting the young person. Staff are very consistent in their communication with professionals and family

I have been very impressed overall, the staff who work in the unit are simply fantastic.

The quality of assessment and health care provision

My confidence has grown and I have a better outlook on life.

Staff try to support you as much as possible to help you maintain a positive image for the future.

I feel as if I know myself better and I feel able to say ‘No’.

This is down to my involvement in Programmes.

The Programme Team provided the young person with the skills required to move her on.
Without this programme I am not sure we would have made so much progress in the time

Programmes was the best.

A superb service, which I obviously wish my daughter didn’t require, though could not wish for better support and care overall.

My daughters’ needs are being met beyond my expectations (and fears).

The resource that allows intensive support for the family is above and beyond.

If I could move the unit into the community I would stay there forever.

It’s great being able to not let bad days carry on to being bad weeks. Every day is a new day - you don’t need to dwell on yesterday.

Gave me the opportunity to rebuild relationships with my sister. Got me back on track.

She’s a more responsible, more mature. She thinks about her future and now has a goal in life.

The average attainment for a young person during their stay is
7.8 qualifications ranging from SCQF level 2 to level 5

The assessment and intervention at the GSSU, education and programmes team have been crucial in supporting my client to make the changes necessary to address her difficulties.

Education has made me want to look into courses outside and I am happy to have achieved qualifications

High expectations leading to improved attainment, achievement and self belief in young people

I got my daughter back
- thanks to lots of close work.

Being in Secure made me realise where I went wrong. Hopefully when I'm out in the community I won't re-offend.