Find out about the range of vital work Jewish Care Scotland carries out every day.
Click on the links below to find out about our vital work.
- Walton Community Care Centre
- Care in our community
- Social work services
- AVIV Day Care Centre and clubs
- Kosher meals on wheels
- Social groups
Walton Community Care Centre
The Walton Community Care Centre in Giffnock, which was custom built and opened in 1999, is the focal point for the delivery of all our services.
In comfortable surroundings we offer social work support, run a day centre and a number of special clubs where people can gather socially, enjoy themselves, participate in therapeutic programmes, eat a meal together, be entertained and take part in a whole range of activities including keep fit, bridge, artwork, discussions and music appreciation.
Care in our community
Jewish Care Scotland provides social care services for the Jewish Community in Scotland. We are here to help people in the community of all ages in a professional and compassionate way.
Whether it is young people struggling with multiple sclerosis, families in crisis, individuals with mental health problems or older people suffering from dementia or facing difficulties maintaining their independence at home, Jewish Care Scotland is there to offer a helping hand through its professional staff and its dedicated volunteers.
We provide professional social work and volunteer services supporting people in crisis, or with more enduring problems. The social work team will liaise with local authorities and agencies throughout Scotland to ensure that services are comprehensive and meet individual needs, while also being sensitive to the values and the practices of Judiasm.
All our services are offered in a confidential and professional manner.
Social work services
Our professional social work team visits people in their own homes to discuss with them their needs or any social work service they may require.
As a result of our partnership with East Renfrewshire Council, our professional social work team can undertake community care assessments and put in place care management for those who need care in the community.
What we do for an individual depends on what is required.
It could be assistance in claiming benefits, or letting people know which benefits are available to them from government or other sources. Equally it could be short or long-term support in times of need from either a professional social worker or a trained volunteer befriender from the Social Care Agency.
We can liaise with the local authority to secure appropriate funding for long-term care either at home or in a residential or nursing home.
Support for carers
We offer advice and practical help to carers and people with the responsibility of looking after a relative or friend.
Mental health
People with mental health problems and their families can receive support, advice and access to services through social workers who are qualified mental health officers.
AVIV Day Care Centre and clubs
The Aviv Day Care Centre provides a registered day care service for frail older people and at the present time, over 50 people come twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea are included and entertainment and activities programmes are available to meet individual needs and tastes. Most people attending are quite frail or have physical disabilities and transport is provided to and from the Day Centre.
At the Thistle Club, about 70 older people regularly enjoy our lunch club, which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lunch and afternoon tea are included and a range of activities - including bridge, discussions, outings, arts and crafts, quizzes, films and keep fit - ensure everyone benefits from the support and company here. Those who can, usually make their own way to the Walton Community Care Centre.
The Kandu Club provides a twice-weekly opportunity for younger people with enduring illnesses in our community to come together and enjoy a range of social and therapeutic activities. This is a particularly important service for those with long-term illnesses, many of whom are confined to a wheelchair for much of the day. Transport is provided to and from the club, which meets on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Sunday Club is a weekly social club for older people with transport provided if necessary. Activities are similar to the Thistle Club.
The Drop-in-Centre is a weekly social evening for Jewish adults with enduring mental health problems. It offers dinner, reflexology, beauty therapies, massage and professional advice.
For information about any of these our services please call 0141 620 1800.
Kosher meals on wheels
We deliver kosher meals on wheels twice weekly to people in their own homes.
Meals on wheels are provided as part of care packages, following assessment, to people who are unable to get out and about, or cook for themselves, because of their illness or disability.
Contact us on 0141 620 1800 if you would like to find out more about meals on wheels.
Social groups
The Social Club is a group for members of Jewish Care Scotland’s Clubs. About twenty members meet regularly in the Walton Community Care Centre and independently plan cultural outings, day trips and short holidays.
Thistle Bowling Club The indoor bowling club meets on Monday and Wednesday mornings. The club has five carpets and all the equipment including bowls. Membership is open to Club members and individuals in the community. New members are welcome.
Roundabout is the free quarterly magazine for Club members produced and edited by Social Care Agency volunteers. The magazine keeps Club members up to date with Jewish Care Scotland behind the scenes activities and always includes lots of humour and items written by Club members.
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