Supporting local older people this winter

Local older people face another difficult winter. LifeCare has launched an urgent appeal to raise vital funds so we can deliver the positive care they need to keep warm and well in body and mind.

Make a donation

Help us combat loneliness this winter

Edinburgh is officially recognised as one of the “Loneliest cities in the UK” for older people.

(Source: EEN)

Over 90% of LifeCare clients feel more socially connected thanks to our vital services. With your help, we can prevent loneliness in local older people this winter.

 

Help us deliver free hot meals

1 in 10 older people are either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. 

(Source: State of the Nation)

Over 85% of our Meals on Wheels clients live alone, and go long periods without seeing anyone at all. You can help us ensure they get a hot, nutritious meal, delivered to them at home, and a chat with one of our friendly, reliable drivers this winter.

 

Help us support unpaid carers

As many as 100,000 unpaid carers in Scotland are living in poverty. 

(Source: Carers UK)

Local older people and unpaid carers face another winter of difficult choices as the cost-of-living crisis continues. You can help LifeCare provide vital support and respite, to ensure they keep warm and well in body and mind.

Maureen's Story

“You can see her face light up and she sings and moves along, it’s really special to see”

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John's Story

“The support from LifeCare has changed my life”

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Edith & Geoff's Story

“It’s such a comfort to know she is being well looked after and it gives me a bit of a break”

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How you can support us

Make a donation online, or give us a call on 0131 343 0940.

Pop into our family-friendly community café and hub at 2 Cheyne Street, EH4 1JB and:

  • Treat yourself to a hot drink and bite to eat

  • Pay it forward at the till

  • Pick up your Christmas cards or buy a raffle ticket

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X and spread the news about our appeal

Dates for your diary this Autumn and Winter

  • Guess the weight of the pumpkin   (23rd October – 30th October)

Visit our hub to “Guess the weight of the pumpkin”. £1 per guess, WIN the Pumpkin and a tub of trick or treat sweets.

 

  • Jumble Sale (10th November, 10.30am – 12.30pm)

An assortment of bric-a-brac, toys, games, books and much more. Open to everyone, café will be open for breakfast rolls, teas and coffee.

To book a table, call 0131 343 0940 or in person at our hub.

 

  • Christmas Raffle (20th November – 19th December)

Take part in our Christmas raffle and be in with a chance to win lots of fabulous prizes!

 

  • Christmas Fair (7th December, 11am – 3pm)

Get in the festive spirit at our fabulous Christmas Fair!

 

  • Christmas Lunches (11th, 13th, 17th, 19th December)

Join us for our delicious two course Christmas Lunches at CafeLife! Contact enquiries@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk or call 0131 343 0940.

 

  • Chatty Cafe 1st Birthday (13th January, 11am – 1pm)

Celebrate the 1st birthday of Chatty Cafe with free cake, tea and coffee and turn blue monday to brew monday!

 

  • Family Ceilidh (25th January, 2pm – 4pm)

Join us for a fun filled family ceilidh at CafeLife! Contact enquiries@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk or call 0131 343 0940.