Information and Advocacy Manager, Hospital Team

• Email: Enquiries@kindred-scotland.org
• Phone: 0131 312 0362
• Veronica works Monday to Thursday

I have worked with Kindred since 2004, and am based at The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh.

I have four adult children and live with my husband James in a small mining village. My own life path changed when my youngest son was born 10 weeks early with a disability.

After completing some COSCA counselling training I embarked on a full time HNC in Counselling.  On completion of that I was very lucky to start working with Kindred (then called SNIP). I have subsequently completed a Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People and other counselling and bereavement courses, trauma training and am a trained Peer Supporter.  I have found all of this invaluable when supporting families and staff with the many traumatic and life changing situations life often brings.

Kindred is a unique and wonderful organisation to work for, with a very supportive multi-skilled and diverse work team.  It is a real honour and an AMAZING job to be able to do. It is very rewarding being able to support families, and I always learn something new from each one. We aim to offer a supportive and understanding environment that enables carers to work through difficult times.

I also enjoy supporting staff by providing regular supervision, exploring different and creative ways to help nurture and develop the skill set to do this amazing job, whilst also looking after ourselves.

I enjoy the outdoors, love animals (I have a cat) and try to run – but walk a lot!