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L2C Connect Podcast from Leading to Change in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland.
In this podcast series, we talk with members of the Leading to Change team about our events, programmes, offers, website, and app.
Our purpose is to provide a chance for you to connect with our team and what we offer. Join us to understand the what, why and how of what Leading to Change has for leaders at all levels in social work, social care, health and the related independent, third, and voluntary sector organisations.
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Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
In this episode of Leading to Change Connect, Ailsa Martens meets Gillian Currie, Independent Sector Lead for Scottish Care, to explore the realities, challenges and opportunities of leadership across Scotland’s social care landscape.
Gillian offers a deeply insightful look into her role advocating for independent sector providers within Glasgow City’s Health and Social Care Partnership. She shares the pressures facing the sector, the importance of being a trusted conduit between partners, and the misconceptions that often surround independent care organisations.
Together, Ailsa and Gillian discuss:
- What day‑to‑day leadership looks like in the independent care sector
- Why flexibility in development opportunities is vital for social care staff
- How meaningful collaboration is built on trust, listening, and equality
- The impact of Leading to Change programmes, including Leadership Links sessions and the Developing Your Confidence as a Leader event
- The value of creating safe spaces for honest conversations, growth, and shared learning
Reflecting on her journey with Leading to Change, Gillian highlights the power of accessible CPD, cross‑sector connection, and leadership support that truly meets people where they are.
This warm and energising conversation shines a light on the dedication, innovation and humanity across Scotland’s social care workforce—and the leadership that makes collaborative change possible.
🔗 Resources mentioned in the episode
Links to the report, Leadership Links recording, and related stories are available in the episode transcript.
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