Tag: LifeCare

LifeCare Ceilidh

Fabulous LifeCare Ceilidh

Saturday 26th October 2019

8pm (doors open at 7.30) until midnight

LifeCare Centre, 2 Cheyne Street Stockbridge EH4 1JB

Ticket prices: Adult – £12, Conc – £8 and Under 12s – £4

Available here: ctzn.tk/lifecareceilidh19

Come along to the LifeCare Ceilidh for an evening of fabulous music and dancing from the Science Ceilidh Band.

There are hot snacks and a fully stocked bar. We will also be holding a raffle with fabulous prizes.

All proceeds of the ceilidh and raffle will go towards providing the best expert care for older people and those with dementia in Edinburgh.

Lord Provost opens new garden at LifeCare

Lord Provost Frank Ross has opened a new garden at LifeCare in Stockbridge. Located outside St Bernard’s Dementia Club on Cheyne Street, the newly refurbished space has been created thanks to funding from Ryden.

Lord provost frank ross and susan millar lifecare open the new st bernard s garden

Designed as an inviting space to enrich the lives of those living with dementia – for some quiet relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of Stockbridge High Street or as a place to socialise with others – LifeCare’s small garden also features a vegetable patch aimed at empowering their clients to stay active through gardening. 

A plaque marking the occasion was unveiled by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh at an afternoon tea celebration with LifeCare staff and volunteers on Wednesday.

Lord Provost Frank Ross, said: “On behalf of all citizens of Edinburgh, it is a pleasure to open this beautiful new garden in the heart of leafy Stockbridge.

“Edinburgh is a friendly, inclusive and welcoming city, but critically it is also a caring city – we care deeply about our people and our wellbeing, and about helping each other to live the happiest and healthiest lives we can.

“LifeCare is an inspiring charity which empowers our seniors to achieve what they can, as best they can, and it is clear to me that this garden and overall space has been carefully thought out. Congratulations to everyone from across the public, private and third sectors who have worked together to make this happen.”

Su Millar, Chief Executive, LifeCare Edinburgh, said: “The St Bernard’s garden might be tiny but it is a special place tucked away on a corner site in an urban setting, and is loved by our St. Bernard’s clients and all who pass by. 

“Celebrating its opening in Dementia Action Week highlights that people living with dementia can enjoy such daily pleasures in a garden: as watering the vegetable patch, and attending to the raised flower beds. The garden encourages our clients to spend more time outdoors, and supports their physical and mental well being.

“We are thrilled that Ryden LLP our charity partner has supported our garden project, and delighted that this outdoor space supports our vision to develop dementia friendly spaces, for everyone to enjoy.”

Marc Giles, Partner Ryden LLP, added: “We are delighted to have supported the development of the LifeCare dementia garden, which we hope will have a really positive impact on the lives of those who can use this facility.

“All of those from Ryden directly involved with this project genuinely enjoyed the experience and we look forward to maintaining our relationship with LifeCare and helping to deliver many more positive initiatives.”

A carer at St Bernard’s club said: “A lot of work and commitment that has been spent on a very worthwhile project. The garden which is already in bloom and smelling lovely, will bring much pleasure to many people now and in the future.”

Soul Night for LifeCare

LiIFECARE SOUL NIGHT

Saturday 10 March 8pm – 00.30am

Heriot’s Rugy Club, Warriston Gardens

We are holding a ‘Soul Night’ for LifeCare. Get your dancing shoes on and forget your troubles by dancing to Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, the Isley brother, Gloria Jones to name a few.

Ticket Price: £12.  Available here at LifeCare (pop in or phone to pay by card) or from Eventbrite https://lifecare-soulnight.eventbrite.co.uk

Where: Heriot’s Rugby Club, Goldenacre, Warriston Gardens entrance, EH3 5QN

When: Saturday 10th March from 20:00pm to 00:30am

There is a fully licensed bar.

Over 18s only

There will be a raffle on the night with fabulous prizes.

All proceeds go towards supporting people in Edinburgh with expert dementia care.

Queen’s Award for LifeCare

LifeCare

Stockbridge-based LifeCare have had their work recognised by Her Majesty the Queen. LifeCare, which works with elderly people, has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Across the city, Duddingston Kirk Lunch Club has also received the highest accolade.

Both charities were recommended for awards by Edinburgh’s Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant, Donald Wilson, who also takes on the role of the city’s volunteering champion and both LifeCare and Duddingston Kirk Lunch Club will be invited to attend a garden party at Holyrood Palace with the Queen in late Spring.

LifeCare Edinburgh, based at Cheyne Street in Stockbridge, works across the city supporting the independence and wellbeing of the elderly, people with dementia and carers, helping them to remain at home, connect with others and participate more fully in their community. This is done through a rang of services which includes day units, a popular community café and volunteer projects.

Su Millar, Chief Executive of LifeCare Edinburgh, said: “We are absolutely thrilled with this news and proud to be one of two organisations to receive such a prestigious award. We are delighted that it is recognising the excellent work our volunteers do here at LifeCare Edinburgh.

“We are grateful to Sopra Steria, Edinburgh for nominating us. It demonstrates our commitment to our volunteers and we could not offer all that we do without them. The volunteers who work with us complement our staff teams whether it is assisting in the day units, helping in the café, supporting our events, or helping older people with their shopping.”

“They all bring their own enthusiasm and expertise so without them LifeCare Edinburgh would not be able to make such a difference in the lives of the people we care for. Our volunteers range from students doing their Duke of Edinburgh Award, people who have retired and have more time to spare, to those looking to gain experience in the workplace.”

Duddingston Kirk Lunch Club provides a vital lunch club service for elderly and frail people in east Edinburgh. The service is provided on an entirely voluntary basis by a dedicated group of volunteers, many of whom are themselves elderly.

The local groups are two of 187 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year. The number of awards handed out to groups have increased by over 60% from 2014, due to an increase in high quality applications, showing that the voluntary sector is thriving and full of innovative ideas to tackle community challenges.

Volunteers from LifeCare and the Duddingston Kirk Lunch Club will receive the award from Edinburgh’s Lord Provost later this summer.

The Lord Lieutenant Donald Wilson said: “The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the equivalent of an MBE for volunteer groups and recognises the outstanding work they provide within their local communities. I am delighted that not one but two of Edinburgh’s fantastic charities have been chosen by the Queen to receive this recognition.

“Both LifeCare and the Duddingston Kirk Lunch Club truly deserve the praise. It was an honour to recommend them personally for their voluntary service, and it will be my privilege to present them with their awards and certificates later this year.”

The Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson, added: “I would like to congratulate all groups who received this year’s Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, in recognition of their fantastic achievements. The hard work and commitment that goes into the work of these organisations is surpassed only by the passion and motivation of the individuals who volunteer.

“I hope these groups continue to inspire others to get involved and make a positive impact so that we can continue to build a bigger, stronger society.”

 

Any group of two or more people that has participated in voluntary work for more than three years can be nominated for the award. Full details on how to nominate are available at http://qavs.direct.gov.uk/

Nominations for the 2016 awards close on 18 September 2015.