HUNDREDS of young people across Scotland have been helped through their exam results by a local group of Skills Development Scotland (SDS) careers advisers.

As previously reported in the Post, the advisers from across the country’s West region were part of a team taking calls from 8am on results day.

The helpline team dealt with nearly 700 calls from young people and their parents and carers on the first day alone.

Pauline Graham, project manager for the SDS exam results helpline, said: “The Exam Results Helpline is a vital service, supporting young people and their families at what can be one of the most stressful times of their lives.

“It’s a rewarding experience for all of those taking calls and helping young people to work out what their options are.

“But our expert advice and guidance is available all year round, not just on results day.

“SDS is Scotland’s careers service, and our professionally qualified advisers are working in schools and careers centres across the country to give free advice and guidance to people of all ages, at any stage of their education or working life.”