Fairweather Drop-in
The group, recently celebrating its
10 years anniversary, was set up to
enable local Ethnic minority people
to get together and socialise. Their
emphasise is on the integration
of Minority Ethnic seniors across
East Renfrewshire to help them
overcome social isolation often
experienced within the community.
Initially, they had only a handful
of members who met in a small
room. With support from funders
and Voluntary Action the group
has grown and now has in excess
of 70 regular members, attending
lunch clubs, yoga and walking
groups, information sessions and
educational trips.
Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer
Scotland
specialist
dementia
services
provide
personalised support designed
around each individual. The local
Dementia Advisors and 24 hour
Dementia Helpline are always there
for advice and information. Their
services, from monthly dementia
cafés to singing memories, are a
great way to meet other people and
benefit from mutual support.
Through the activities and services
offered “no one will face dementia
alone.”
Community Transport
East Renfrewshire
The project provides a medical
appointments scheme to residents
of East Renfrewshire who are
unable to use public transport,
with 931 single journeys to Medical
Appointments from Dec 14 to March
15. East Ren residents continue to
access medical appointments with
volunteer drivers support, helping
to reduce local ‘Do Not Attend’
statistic.
Many attend the projects afternoon
teas, shopping trips and outings
supported by a team of 45
volunteers.
“I can get out and about more and
meet up with new people and some
old friends”
Afternoon Tea attendee