Category Archives: Scotland

Wooden Spoon in Scotland and fund-raisers raise money for a caravan

Caravan for caring children at Carlogie House

 

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The unveiling of new accomodition based in Carlogie House grounds was opened officially on Wednesday morning by David Leslie ex Scotland rugby player who also handed over a giant wooden spoon. It was given by the Wooden Spoon childrens rugby charity. Pictured with David, fron centre, are charity members chid carers and invited guests.

 

Published on Monday 1 August 2011 06:00

YOUNG carers visiting a respite centre in Carnoustie received a real treat last week when they got a new caravan, writes Johnston Ralston.

 

The Carlogie House Centre for the Princess Royal Trust East Ayrshire Carers has proven so popular with young carers that extra accommodation was required.

Residents celebrate a quarter of a century at Inchmarlo

Wednesday 27 July 2011

Residents celebrate a quarter of a century at Inchmarlo

 

 

 

Published on Wednesday 27 July 2011 10:47

Inchmarlo Care Home and Retirement Community celebrated its 25th anniversary this summer and is planning to enhance and expand its services in the years ahead.

 

The community opened in 1986 and pioneered a new way of retirement living in the UK. More than 300 families have spent time at the purpose-built continuing care community on the 100 acre estate on Royal Deeside over the last 25 years.

A Partnership Approach To Supporting Unpaid Carers by Glasgow City Council with partners

The way Scotland is helping Unpaid Family Carers.

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A Partnership Approach To Supporting Unpaid Carers by Glasgow City Council with partners from Scottish Social Services Council on Vimeo.

Film clip of Glasgow City Council’s A Partnership Approach To Supporting Unpaid Carers project, which received a special commendation at the Care Accolades 2011 Working Better, Working Together category. Partner organisations are Glasgow Carers Support Project, North West Carers Project, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Carers Information Strategy Workers Team, Keep Well Carer Community Nurses, North and West Glasgow Community Health and Care Partnership, Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Alzheimer Saotland and Glasgow Association for Mental Health.

http://vimeo.com/26270276