Getting out and about: a Natural Health Service?

Older people could benefit from ‘green’ prescriptions

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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/

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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

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Seize a senior in Inverleith Park!

Sunday 24 July 10.30 -12.30 Inverleith Park

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No, it’s not an incitement to violence – Friends of Inverleith Park are delighted to announce their new fitness equipment, specially designed for use by older people! Why not pop along and have a look or have a go? It’s beside the playpark.

The official launch party takes place this Sunday (24 July). Kids, ‘seize a senior’ – bring along a bus pass carrier and get a free gift!

Warning: bogus workmen operating in North Edinburgh

An important message from the Police to all residents in North Edinburgh: 

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I am looking to try and spread the word regarding bogus workmen who have seemingly arrived in the north of Edinburgh recently. They are often targeted premises where the occupants are elderly and live alone.

This particular “bogus” initiative involves 2 males knocking at the door stating that there is a roof tile missing etc, and this can be fixed for £800.00.

They then suggest they carry out a survey in the attic and one of the males goes up into the attic space and bring down a piece of rotten wood with them claiming that it has come from the roof. They then offer to take a deposit of a few hundred pounds to cover the cost of the materials, and if they don’t have the cash then they request a visa card and that money is withdrawn from an ATM.

Please note that the males do not have any ID and their van is not marked. It is the usual white panel van.

If you could possibly pass this on to your email groups and ask them to
spread the word in a bid to stop these people taking advantage of our
elderly residents that would be much appreciated. I will going to attend
groups in the coming weeks to also pass this message on face to face.

Kindest regards

PC Emily Grimwood – E0479
Inverleith Community Officer

Tackling loneliness

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People are living longer, but longevity can bring it’s own problems. One of these is loneliness, as people lose friends and family dear to them. Research has found that as many as one in ten older people – more than 80,000 people aged 65 and over living in Scotland – said they always or often felt lonely. Continue reading Tackling loneliness

Students step up to rekindle memories in Muirhouse

Do you know your Mario Lanza from your Super Mario?
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A group of Edinburgh College Events students are planning a fun quiz for older people at Muirhouse Milennium Community Centre later this month.

Continue reading Students step up to rekindle memories in Muirhouse

The Prentice Centre needs YOU

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NEDAC, Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, Pilton Retreat, Granton Youth Centre … and now The Prentice Centre is the latest community organisation fighting for survival.

PUBLIC MEETING 

THE PRENTICE CENTRE

1 GRANTON MAINS AVENUE 

WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH, 7pm

The Prentice Centre is under threat of closure. Please come along to the public meeting and let local politicians know how you feel. All welcome.

West Granton Community Trust really needs community support – get along to the meeting if you can. See poster (below) for details.

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Cramond Action Group issues last ditch appeal

Seconds out, round two: Battle lines drawn in leafy Cramond

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The two opposing sides in a planning dispute are slugging it out in a social media battle for community support – and the bruising encounter’s taking place in genteel Cramond. Continue reading Cramond Action Group issues last ditch appeal