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On 8th April 2008, the Edinburgh Silver Surfers took
part in the launch of The Hub initiative at Queen Margaret
University
The Hub is a partnership of organisations set up
by The Royal Bank of Scotland to form a Centre for the Older
Person’s Agenda.(COPA). Membership of The HUB include older people
and anyone who is interested in older people's issues.
There was an interesting programme of workshops, presentations and
talks outlining what would be available to ensure that older people
continued to contribute to play their part in all aspects of modern
living. The launch was very well attended by representatives from a
cross section of groups in the City. The Surfers attended the event
with staff and volunteers from ACE IT and everyone found the day
very informative and made full use of the networking opportunities.
We wish to thank the University for
the excellent lunch provided
and for the use of all the facilities available in this impressive
Campus.
Visit COPA Online -
www.qmu.ac.uk/copa |
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Moose in the Hoose Project just gets
bigger!
 Councillors
Paul Edie and Norman Work joined the celebrations at the latest care
home to participate in the Moose In The Hoose Project at Craigour
Care Home on 7th April 2008.
Councillor Paul Edie, Convener for Health and Social Care said:
“I am delighted this very worthwhile project is being expanded into
more of our services for older people. Moose in the Hoose is an
excellent example of partnership working between ourselves and the
voluntary sector. The project makes a real difference to the lives
of those who participate.”
Councillor Norman Work, Vice Convener for Health and Social Care
said: “The internet is such a valuable resource in today’s
society – and even more so if you have mobility issues. I am sure
the residents of Marionville Court and Craigour Care Home, as well
as the clients of Portlee Resource Centre will enjoy the project and
I look forward to hearing about the successes in the near future.”
The project helps to alleviate social exclusion
and digital exclusion by using live web camera links to relatives
abroad, to emailing long lost friends and family – all on a weekly
basis
One resident recently commented “You are
my link with the outside world”
 Another
resident lost contact with her friend who had emigrated to Australia
in 1947 when she was sixteen. Using the internet and email she has
now found her long lost friend
“I never enjoyed myself so much since they put the computer in here,
Tuesday used to be just another day, It’s thrown me into a whole new
world”.
The Care Commission is a strong supporter of the project -
“The Care Commission plans to focus upon meaningful activity in care
services in 2009/10 and would be delighted to see the continued
development of the Moose in the Hoose project” - Marcia Ramsay,
Development Manager Adult Services Regulation, Care Commission. Nov
2007
A full evaluation report on the project was recently launched in
the Scottish Parliament and received cross party support
The report can be viewed here -
http://www.aceit.org.uk/moose/report2007.html
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