In our first edition of 2025 the Partnership Matters Briefing starts off with an update on the UK’s first drug consumption facility, The Thistle, which opened on the 13 January. Also, the new Parkhead Hub opened on a phased return, read all about how that is going in our newsletter. Watch a great video all about one of our HSCP’s innovative services, Martha’s Mammies, that provides support to birth mothers who have lost care of their children. The Maximising Independence programme is in it’s final phase, read all about how this programme can allow people to stay at home and receive all the care and support they need. The Promise is five! For five years this commitment by Scotland ensures care experienced children and young people grow up loved, safe and respected. And finally our HSCP’s 2024 Demographics and Needs profile which supports needs assessment and service planning is now available. As always there are many other interesting news articles to read up on.