Empowering Local Authorities Through Trauma-Informed Transformation

 

We support councils in embedding trauma-informed governance that protects wellbeing, builds trust, and improves service outcomes. Our tailored consultancy helps public sector teams shift from reactive responses to proactive, relationship-based systems — transforming how communities experience support.

With hands-on collaboration across Lanarkshire and Ayrshire, we bring practical insight, policy alignment, and lived-experience sensitivity to every engagement.

 

How We Support You

  • Strategic Policy Alignment

    We help you integrate trauma-informed principles into local strategies, frameworks, and commissioning practices — from planning to procurement.
  • Built Environment Analysis
    Our location-based assessments identify how physical settings support or hinder recovery. Reports offer concrete suggestions to redesign spaces for dignity, privacy, and psychological safety.
  • Operational Culture Reviews
    Through embedded staff engagement and service walkthroughs, we assess organisational culture and offer pathways to embed trauma-informed practice at every level of your workforce.
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🚍 Travel Accessibility Reports

Evidence-Based Planning for Safer, Smarter Location Choices

Helping councils identify venues that are genuinely reachable — not just by public transport, but by real people, from real places.

We analyse how accessible potential locations are using journey data, transport options, infrastructure audits, and trauma-informed principles.

🔎 What’s Inside:

  • Best-Fit Location Mapping
    We use Excel and Power BI to model which sites offer the most accessible and equitable reach.
  • Travel Burden Insights
    Travel times, distances, transport links, and mileage — visualized across postcodes to pinpoint barriers.
  • Access & Environment Audits
    Infrastructure, signage, parking, and pedestrian flow — through a trauma-informed lens.
  • Dashboards for Decision-Makers
    Clear visuals to guide inclusive planning and align with strategic goals.

See how it works in action and explore the data and maps from a real-world scenario ↓

🔍 Learn More If you care about making travel easier for young people and their families, this service is designed for you.
Trauma-Informed Location Assessments

🏛️ Trauma-Informed Location Assessments

Creating Safer, Kinder Spaces for Vulnerable Children and Young People

We help local authorities assess and enhance the spaces where children are interviewed, supported, or cared for — ensuring they promote safety, dignity, and empowerment.

Our place-based reviews align with Bairns’ Hoose standards and trauma-informed principles like psychological safety, participation, and equity.

🔍 What to Expect:

  • On-Site Evaluations
    Scored reviews of each location, aligned with national frameworks.
  • Lived Experience Input
    Direct feedback from children, families, and staff to define what “safe” truly means.
  • Cost-Conscious Recommendations
    Practical solutions that respect your resources and long-term strategy.
  • Clear, Actionable Reports
    Concise summaries for teams and partners — ideal for inspection readiness.

Discover how trauma-informed design can improve real-world spaces ↓

🏛 Learn More For children’s services, estates, and strategic leads, let’s create spaces that truly support recovery and care.