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Daily Record
42 minutes ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Care home residents in Linlithgow set to welcome Great British Cycle Relay
The event aims to shine a positive spotlight on the work of the sector A care home in Linlithgow is preparing to play its part in the Great British Cycle Relay. The cycling event aims to raise awareness and shine a positive spotlight on the work of the social care sector, and marks Care Home Open Week 2025. There are five day-long cycle rides staged across the UK in the run-up to Care Home Open Week. HC-One Scotland's Linlithgow Care Home in West Lothian, is one of the stop-off points with residents preparing to welcome the cyclists on their route. The Linlithgow residence is part of the Edinburgh leg of the cycle relay on Thursday, June 12 and forms part of the relay team's 103km route. The relay combines cycling, camaraderie and compassion, providing those taking part to promote healthier lifestyle whilst also raising awareness and the profile of care available across different communities by visiting a number of care services en-route to celebrate and highlight the amazing work they do. Linlithgow is looking forward to welcoming in the Great British Care Cycle Relay team to the home to showcase the fantastic facilities and care they offer whilst having a chat and offering the cyclists some light refreshments to recuperate before setting off again. Gemma Munro, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Linlithgow Care Home, said: 'We are delighted to be part of the Great British Care Cycle Relay. It's a brilliant opportunity to showcase the warmth and vibrancy of life here at Linlithgow Care Home. Our residents are very excited to welcome the cyclists and take part in the celebrations for Care Home Open Week.' This year marks the third consecutive year that the Great British Care Cycle Relay is taking place and in the lead up to Care Home Open Week taking place, riders will be gearing up to take part in a five-day event featuring daily rides of approximately 100km, designed to raise awareness of the vital role care services play at the heart of communities across the UK. The first official loop will begin in Edinburgh, with the symbolic social care flag then travelling through the Scottish Borders to York for the second stage. From there, the relay will continue to Nottingham, followed by a ride in Wales starting in Cardiff. The final leg will see cyclists depart from Brighton and head to central London, where the event will culminate in alignment with the launch of Care Home Open Week on Monday, June 16.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow sisters unexpectedly reunited after 13 years apart
Jenny Fraser, a resident at HC-One Scotland's Ailsa Craig Care Home in Glasgow, was unexpectedly reunited with her three sisters to celebrate her 75th birthday. The reunion on Friday, May 23 was organised by the care home's hardworking team who wanted to make sure Jenny's milestone birthday was one to remember. Read more: Around 90,000 Scottish carers to receive financial boost this month Fiona Pryce, wellbeing co-ordinator at Ailsa Craig, said: "Resident birthdays are always a fun time at Ailsa Craig, and we love to make it extra special for our residents and their families. "Seeing Jenny and her sisters together sharing such joy after so many years apart was truly heart-warming and a testament to the power of family." The idea for the reunion began when Jenny's sister Wendy, who lives in Oban, contacted Fiona and Ailsa Craig carer Obi Okoye. Read more: New nature network to protect Glasgow's 'crucial' pollinators Together, they secretly arranged an afternoon tea at the care home, inviting Jenny's other sisters Moyra and Heidi. Jenny, who thought she was going for a walk in the garden, was delighted to find her sisters waiting for her in the lounge, wearing party hats. The sisters spent the afternoon reminiscing and enjoying tea together over a special spread prepared by Ailsa Craig's kitchen team.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Health
- Scotsman
Linlithgow care home prepares to take part in the Great British Care Cycle Relay to mark Care Home Open Week 2025
HC-One Scotland's Linlithgow Care Home in Linlithgow is preparing to take part in the Great British Care Cycle Relay event, organised by Championing Social Care which runs in tandem with Care Home Open Week activities. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Great British Care Cycle Relay is a monumental cycling event that aims to raise awareness and shine a positive spotlight on the work of the social care sector in the United Kingdom. The relay combines cycling, camaraderie and compassion, providing those taking part to promote healthier lifestyle whilst also raising awareness and the profile of care available across different communities by visiting a number of care services enroute to celebrate and highlight the amazing work they do. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Linlithgow Care Home will be one of the care homes the Great British Care Cycle Relay team will stop off at as part of the Edinburgh leg of the cycle relay on Thursday, June 12 as part of their 103km route. Residents with care home colleague at HC-One care home Linlithgow is looking forward to welcoming in the Great British Care Cycle Relay team to the home to showcase the fantastic facilities and care they offer whilst having a chat and offering the cyclists some light refreshments to recuperate before setting off on the next leg of their cycle relay. This year marks the third consecutive year that the Great British Care Cycle Relay is taking place and in the lead up to Care Home Open Week taking place, riders will be gearing up to take part in a five-day event featuring daily rides of approximately 100km, designed to raise awareness of the vital role care services play at the heart of communities across the UK. The first official loop will begin in Edinburgh on June 12, with the symbolic social care flag then travelling through the Scottish Borders to York for the second stage. From there, the relay will continue to Nottingham, followed by a ride in Wales starting in Cardiff. The final leg will see cyclists depart from Brighton and head to central London, where the event will culminate in alignment with the launch of Care Home Open Week on Monday, June 16. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Health
- Scotsman
Linlithgow care home prepares to take part in the Great British Care Cycle Relay to mark Care Home Open Week 2025
HC-One Scotland's Linlithgow Care Home in Linlithgow, West Lothian, is preparing to take part in the Great British Care Cycle Relay event, organised by Championing Social Care which runs in tandem with Care Home Open Week activities. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Great British Care Cycle Relay is a monumental cycling event that aims to raise awareness and shine a positive spotlight on the work of the social care sector in the United Kingdom. The relay combines cycling, camaraderie and compassion, providing those taking part to promote healthier lifestyle whilst also raising awareness and the profile of care available across different communities by visiting a number of care services enroute to celebrate and highlight the amazing work they do. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Linlithgow Care Home will be one of the care homes the Great British Care Cycle Relay team will stop off at as part of the Edinburgh leg of the cycle relay on Thursday, June 12 as part of their 103km route. Linlithgow is looking forward to welcoming in the Great British Care Cycle Relay team to the home to showcase the fantastic facilities and care they offer whilst having a chat and offering the cyclists some light refreshments to recuperate before setting off on the next leg of their cycle relay. Resident and care home colleague taking a walk outside HC-One care home This year marks the third consecutive year that the Great British Care Cycle Relay is taking place and in the lead up to Care Home Open Week taking place, riders will be gearing up to take part in a five-day event featuring daily rides of approximately 100km, designed to raise awareness of the vital role care services play at the heart of communities across the UK. The first official loop will begin in Edinburgh on 12th June, with the symbolic social care flag then travelling through the Scottish Borders to York for the second stage. From there, the relay will continue to Nottingham, followed by a ride in Wales starting in Cardiff. The final leg will see cyclists depart from Brighton and head to central London, where the event will culminate in alignment with the launch of Care Home Open Week on Monday, June 16. Gemma Munro, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Linlithgow Care Home, stated: 'We are delighted to be part of the Great British Care Cycle Relay. It's a brilliant opportunity to showcase the warmth and vibrancy of life here at Linlithgow Care Home. Our residents are very excited to welcome the cyclists and take part in the celebrations for Care Home Open Week.'
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Health
- Scotsman
Edinburgh care home invites community to coffee mornings
HC-One Scotland's Murrayfield House Care Home, in Edinburgh, are opening their doors to offer support and reassurance to members of the community. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Murrayfield House which provides residential, nursing and nursing dementia care, has invited members of the community to attend their monthly Coffee Mornings. The Coffee Morning events will take place at Murrayfield House from 11am – 12.30pm, second last Thursday of every month. The Coffee Morning events provide an opportunity for members of the community to seek information, guidance and advice within a relaxed setting from highly skilled experts in residential, nursing and nursing dementia care. The team at Murrayfield House can assist or signpost individuals to other available support services. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Whilst having a cup of tea or coffee with someone who understands, members of the community can feel safe and supported to discuss their own or someone else's care diagnosis and what this means for them and their future. Resident and carer at HC-One care home enjoying coffee and cakes Attendees can receive answers to questions from health and social care professionals as well as share experiences and learn from other people who are living in similar situations. Fiona Truesdale, Home Manager at HC-One Scotland's Murrayfield House Care Home, said: 'Our Coffee Mornings are a friendly and informal event where members of the local community including those who have received a care diagnosis and people supporting those with a care diagnosis are welcome to attend. 'We want to create a safe environment where members of the local community can socialise and enjoy each other's company, seek the advice and support they require; and learn more about the care we provide to those living at Murrayfield House Care Home.'
