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Report Highlights Positive Impact on People’s Lives by Community Planning Aberdeen

Community Planning Aberdeen has showcased the transformative power of partnership working in its latest progress report, presented to the Board.

The report details progress against 16 key objectives – known as Stretch Outcomes – and 97 improvement projects within the Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP) 2016-26.

Councillor Christian Allard, Co-Leader of Aberdeen City Council and Chair of Community Planning Aberdeen, said: “Community Planning Aberdeen demonstrates the power of partnership working to deliver meaningful change.  The case studies in this report show the real difference collaboration makes to people’s lives.

“As we prepare to introduce the Local Outcome Improvement Plan 2026-2036, it is crucial that we continue to align efforts across organisations so we can achieve ambitious outcomes that improve lives and strengthen communities across the city.”  

Case studies detailed in the report highlight how partnership working is improving lives across Aberdeen.

Supporting Care Experienced Young People

Through the Family Nurse Partnership Programme, tailored support helps care experienced young people prepare for parenthood:

  • Since November 2023, 63 young people have been supported, with 87% reporting confidence at 36 weeks of pregnancy.

  • Support includes breastfeeding programmes, mental health referrals, money advice, and parenting classes for fathers.

Participant feedback:

“I found it really helpful to have a family nurse. It helped me prepare myself for having a child and when I was scared or lost or unsure, my family nurse was always there to keep me right.”

“I’m so grateful to have been given the option to have a family nurse and to have connected with her so well. I would take the option again in a heartbeat to have met such an incredible person.”

To read the full report, please click here or to read more about the Family Nurse Partnership Programme, please click here.

Increasing support for people living with chronic pain

Community Appointment Days bring health, social care, and wellbeing services together under one roof:

  • 225 people attended the first two Community Appointment Days, supporting a 65% increase in people living with chronic pain now engaged in self-management initiatives.

  • Nine out of ten attendees would recommend the approach.

Attendees feedback:

“The most important thing for me is being involved, to really understand and have this recognised- it is reassurance that it is being taken seriously, just as much as other serious health conditions.”

“What matters to you? is such a powerful question and I have never been asked that before. Boy it’s powerful and helps you really thing about your situation – and helps you take control of your life.”

One featured programme is Sport Aberdeen’s ESCAPE-pain, combining exercise and education for those with chronic knee or hip pain:

“These classes have been a blessing and have helped me exercise regularly. I didn’t think that would be possible without exacerbating pain, but I’ve learned so much about how it can help. We’ve all supported each other.” – participant of the Escape-pain programme.

“ESCAPE-pain is one of the most impactful programmes I’ve delivered. The relationships formed within the group and the way people open up and share is really powerful, as they learn they are not alone.” – Health & Wellness Advisor

To read the full report click here or to learn more about Community Appointment Days, please click here.

Improving health and wellbeing through Nature Prescriptions

Nature prescriptions, piloted with local GP practices through RSPB in Torry and Garthdee and link practitioners in the Central Locality, are helping people with their health and wellbeing through a greater connection with local nature:

  • As of October 2025, 58 people have been socially prescribed nature, supported by resources such as the Green Health Map.

Case examples:

  • Person A: Living with dementia and recovering from a stroke, Link Practitioner introduced an RSPB Nature Prescription, and now enjoys wildlife recording and outdoor time, improving speech and confidence.

  • Person B: Previously unemployed and struggling with anxiety and depression, now active in gardening and walking groups, reducing isolation and improving mental health.

To read the full report, please click here or to learn more about how the Community Link Practitioners at Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership can help patients at GP practices connect to community-based support and activities that help improve wellbeing and reduce isolation, please click here.