Ian HamiltonBbc Scotland

Feb 13, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Ian HamiltonBbc Scotland |Ian Hamilton

Lindsay McCurley from Glasgow is a single parent carer. She looks after her teenage son Nathan, who has autism. She is among thousands of people across the UK who struggle with trying to care for a relative long-term while also trying to stay in paid employment. Lindsay had hoped to train as a teacher but when Nathan was diagnosed, aged five, she set aside those ambitions to concentrate on looking after him.

Jan 22, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Ian HamiltonBbc Scotland |Ian Hamilton

It is no secret that congregations across Scotland are shrinking. But there is a section of the Church of Scotland website that suggests the organisation could almost reinvent itself as an estate agent. The "Properties for sale" page offers everything from plots of land to former council houses and church buildings, ranging from offers over £40,000 to £400,000. The Reverend David Cameron, Convener of the Church of Scotland Assembly Trustees, sees it as a sign of the times.

Dec 26, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Ian HamiltonBbc Scotland |Ian Hamilton

A disabled driver has made the decision to move back to petrol after difficulties in using an electric vehicle (EV). Shae Morgon, from Edinburgh, was "forced to compromise" as a disabled person after trying to do the right thing for the environment. Shae, 33, has a connective tissue disorder, which affects mobility. Initially, Shae chose a fully electric Nissan Leaf to reduce environmental impact. However, with a deteriorating condition, a larger electric wheelchair was needed.

Nov 16, 2023 | bbc.com | Ian HamiltonBbc Scotland |Ian Hamilton

Image caption, Angela Kirkpatrick says that her symptoms have returned since her prescription ran outADHD patients say they have struggled to get hold of medication since a UK-wide shortage was announced in September. Angela Kirkpatrick was only on the medication for six months but she says her symptoms have returned since her prescription ran out. Since then, her anxiety is not as well controlled.

Nov 13, 2023 | bbc.com | Ian HamiltonBbc Scotland |Ian Hamilton

Image caption, Katy has an ambition to become a primary school teacher and wants to attend university next yeaKatyThe prospect of leaving school at 17 is always difficult but Katy Orr has extra obstacles to overcome. Katy, from Ayrshire, has a severe visual impairment, with only 20% vision in her left eye and none in her right. She has an ambition to become a primary school teacher and wants to attend university next year.