Grampian & the Northern Isles
This area covers Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Orkney and Shetland.
1387
children's hearings held in the Grampian and Northern Isles area(2023-24)
616
children referred in the Grampian and the Northern Isles area(2023-24)
12-15
typical age of referral(2023-24)
Meet the Grampian and the Northern Isles Area Support Team
Welcome to the Grampian and Northern Islands page! We are delighted that you are interested in helping infants, children and young people in Grampian and Northern Islands, I’m Laura and I am the Tribunal Delivery Manager. My role is provide strategic leadership, direction and management support. Also within the regional area support team is Louise Robertson our Partnership Coordinator and Frank Ross our Wellbeing Coordinator. The team is also supported by our clerks, Anne Cogle. Annette Feeney, Nicole Chidester, Linzie Stanton and Lynne Geddes. Volunteering for CHS is an incredible role and if you would like to know more, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Where are the hearings held?
Hearings can be held on-line or in-person, you will be notified of this when allocated a hearing by the rota team. Venues can be found on the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration website
What our Panel Members say about their role...
"It has the child / young person at the heart and centre of the hearing and any decision made is in the best interests of the child.It ensures they are cared for, protected and their views are heard, respected and valued."
Neal Morris, Panel Member, Aberdeenshire
Information Sessions
Information sessions are a great way of finding out more about what we do within your community. There is a mix of in-person and virtual events taking place:To book a space, please contact: anne.cogle@chscotland.scot
Wednesday 11 September - 6pm to 7pm – Members Building, Woodhill House, Aberdeen
To book a space, please contact: nicole.chidester@chscotland.scot
Monday 16 September - 12pm to 1pm – via Teams
To book a space, please contact: annette.feeney@chscotland.scot
Thursday 19 September - 7pm to 8pm – St Magnus Suite, The Pickaquoy Centre, Muddisdale Road, Kirkwall, Orkney
To book a space, please contact: annette.feeney@chscotland.scot
Tuesday 24 September - 6pm to 7pm – via Teams
To book a space, please contact: annette.feeney@chscotland.scot
How we train volunteers
Find out more about our first class training we provide
