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From the Caldera Community

Programme spotlights, practical guides and honest stories from young people navigating the transition out of school on the Angus coast.

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From School Gates to the Real World: Inside Caldera’s Life-Skills Workshops

Vibrant Health Advocates – Caldera is giving Carnoustie’s school leavers the practical tools they need to thrive — from budgeting basics to building a GP relationship for the first time.

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Young woman sitting at a kitchen table filling out a registration form, natural daylight

Never Registered With a GP Yourself Before? Here’s Exactly How to Do It

Moving out or leaving school in Scotland means your health admin is now your responsibility — this plain-English guide walks you through every step.

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Young Scottish man standing near the Carnoustie seafront on a grey morning, contemplative

‘I Didn’t Know It Was Okay to Ask for Help’: One Angus School Leaver’s Story

After leaving Carnoustie High School last summer, Robbie found himself struggling in silence — until a Caldera workshop changed how he thought about his own wellbeing.

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Young people in an animated workshop discussion circle, Carnoustie

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Our blog is where we share what we’re learning, what participants are telling us, and the practical guides that fill the gaps school left behind.

We write about the realities of the school-to-adulthood transition without flinching — the loneliness, the administrative overwhelm, the moments when asking for help feels impossible. But we also write about the moments when young people find their feet, speak up for themselves, and discover they’re more capable than they thought.

If you are a young person leaving school in Angus, a parent, a teacher or a youth worker, our posts are written with you in mind. If you want to know more about how you can support the work, the Get Involved page is the place to start.

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