Service Details

Brief description:

You are warmly invited to join our Friday group from 1.00 - 3.30pm for a 2 or 3 course lunch followed by a programme of shared activities such as singing; themed reminiscence; poetry & stories; Tai Chi; games; exercise, guest talks of interest, and more. The service is open to carers and the person they care for who is living with dementia.

Organisation name:

Carer Programme at the Eric Liddell Centre

Type of break:

Carer Breaks, Clubs or Day Facilities for Short Break/Respite Purposes

Care needs catered for:

Carer Support, Dementia, Infirm and Elderly

Ages catered for:

Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Please phone Martha Pollard of the Carer Programme on 0131 357 1271 or email: pollardm@ericliddell.org

Cultural needs catered for:

Special diets are available.

Full service description:

The Lunch Breaks are open to carers of any age who are currently in a caring role and where the cared for person with dementia would be able to attend also. We have quarterly outings too, for example to dementia-friendly performances, museums or galleries, and other sites of interest.

Price information:

Free of charge, with donations of up to £6 per person, per meal accepted to support catering costs.

What is included/not included in the price of the break:

Lunch & activities

Organisation providing this information:

Carer Programme at the Eric Liddell Centre

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR, Care Inspectorate

Accessibility Details

General accessibility:

Level entry to premises or ramp available

Dementia Adaptations:

Staff training

Hearing Impairment Adaptations:

Staff training, Loopback system

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