New local signposting service for older people
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Meal Makers
Meal Makers is a charity that helps isolated older people enjoy the benefits of a home-cooked meal provided by a neighbour.
It connects volunteers of any age who have a passion for cooking and want to be active in their communities (“cooks”), with older neighbours over the age of 55 (“diners”) who would appreciate a home cooked meal. Once a cook and diner have been matched, the cook will prepare an extra meal in their own home and deliver it to their diner at a time agreed by both parties. Meal shares can occur as often as the cook and diner would like, so it might be weekly, fortnightly or just now and again. It helps improve nutrition, reduce isolation and build community links that so often have been lost. There is no cost attached to the meals, as they are a voluntary donation of food between members.
The only cost is a £5 fee for the diner to join Meal Makers for the year. Contact Robert Peacock 07710 703528 or email robert@mealmakers.org.uk
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‘Failings’ at local care at home service
Homecare Support, a care at home service contracted by the City of Edinburgh Council, has been told to make urgent improvements to in the care it provides to vulnerable people. Continue reading ‘Failings’ at local care at home service
Lonely this Christmas
People in Scotland are being encouraged to look out for their elderly neighbours, friends and relatives over the Christmas period. Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman has sent out a Christmas message, asking everyone in Scotland to remember to include older people in their festive plans. Continue reading Lonely this Christmas
Celebrations at Carlyle Court
Residents at a sheltered and owner occupied housing complex in Comely Bank were treated to a special lunch to celebrate a major anniversary in the history of the site recently. Continue reading Celebrations at Carlyle Court
‘Stage not Age’ celebrated in Older Adults event
Good health, wellbeing and friendships in later life are to be encouraged and celebrated at a free event dedicated to Edinburgh’s growing number of older people this Thursday. Continue reading ‘Stage not Age’ celebrated in Older Adults event
News from National Pensioners Convention
Older People campaign updates
Older People’s Companionship Day
Friday 30th September
Castlebrae Business Centre, Peffer Place, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB
10.30am – 1.30pm
Free admission
Home Instead Senior Care is celebrating five years caring for older people across Edinburgh by holding an Older Person’s Companionship Day alongside the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning. The day will bring together a host of local organisations giving people a chance to meet with those helping with companionship and befriending services. Continue reading Older People’s Companionship Day
Getting out and about: a Natural Health Service?
Older people could benefit from ‘green’ prescriptions
Green prescribing by doctors and other health professionals could be a valuable way of helping older people reap the benefits of outdoor recreation, according to new research. The idea is among a number of recommendations contained in a new report commissioned by the Scottish Government to examine the barriers older people face getting out and about.
Outdoor activity has been shown to be beneficial for physical and mental health and wellbeing, but older people are less likely to take part. Continue reading Getting out and about: a Natural Health Service?
Care and Repair Edinburgh
Care and Repair Edinburgh – Better At Home https://www.careandrepairedinburgh.org.uk/
Care and Repair Edinburgh – Advice and Information Leaflet
Registered charity Care and Repair Edinburgh supports older (60+) and disabled people to live safely at home through providing a range of practical services.
C&RE is contracted by the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) to provide the following core services:
- Small Repairs
- Adaptations
- FREE Handyperson/Volunteer
- Keysafe Fitting (Police Approved)
- Trade Referrals
See leaflet for more info
