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Join us every Sunday from 13 November

12 to 3pm

 

Everyone is welcome to join us at The Walton Community Care Centre every Sunday, from 13 November, between 12 and 3pm for a warm welcome, simple lunch and friendly faces from the teams at Cosgrove Care and Jewish Care Scotland.

 

These sessions are free of charge and open to anyone who is struggling with the harsh winter months, whether you need to keep warm, something to eat or are simply looking for some company.

 

For more information, to let us know that you’re coming along or to request support with transport to and from Warm Spaces, call 0141 620 2500.

 

Glasgow based Care organisations Cosgrove Care and Jewish Care Scotland are joining together to open their doors to those in need over the winter months.  In light of the ongoing cost of living and fuel crisis the charities are pulling resources in an effort to support as many affected people as they can living in and around the southside of Glasgow.

 

The Warm Spaces Project will see the Walton Community Care Centre in Giffnock initially open its doors on Sundays, from 12pm to 3pm, each week from Sunday 13 November.  Everyone is welcome and will have access to a warm space, a simple lunch and friendly faces from the teams at Cosgrove Care and Jewish Care Scotland.  The organisations are also relying on their loyal volunteers to help deliver the Warm Spaces Project, with support from Pulling Together.

 

The project is aimed at anyone who is struggling with the harsh winter months, whether they need to keep warm, something to eat or are simply looking for some company. Cosgrove Care Co-Chair Colin Black said, “The Warm Spaces Project will offer a refuge for anyone in the local community who needs some extra support.  Whether they are struggling financially, in need of advice and support or feeling isolated and alone, our doors are open.”

 

Those who come along to the Warm Spaces Project will be able to take away a food parcel too, with some essential cupboard staples as well as having access to our warm clothes bank.  Staff and volunteers can also help with access to transport to the session.  The staff teams will also be on hand to discuss any potential support people might be able to benefit from, including the Jewish Care Scotland cost-of-living grant.  The grant is a one-off payment to people who are struggling financially, and more information can be found on the Jewish Care Scotland website.

 

Richard Groden, Chair of Jewish Care Scotland said, “Some people are facing the very real dilemma of heating or eating this winter.  We are here to help and are offering those who need us support in various forms.  The Warm Spaces Project is a joint venture between Jewish Care Scotland and Cosgrove Care to allow us to pull our resources and to maximise the impact we can make to those in need.”

 

Warm Spaces opens its doors every Sunday from 12pm to 3pm from Sunday 13 November.  More information about the Warm Spaces Project can be found at www.cosgrovecare.org.uk or www.jcarescot.org.uk.  To register your interest or for access to transport, please call 0141 620 2500.

 

More information on the Jewish Care Scotland Cost of Living grant can be found by contacting the charity directly, by calling 0141 620 1800 or emailing hello@jcarescot.org.uk.

 

The Warm Spaces Project signals a commitment from the Boards of Cosgrove Care and Jewish Care Scotland to work closely together into the future and there are ambitions to extend the support on offer moving forward.

 

In light of the unfolding cost of living crisis JCS are offering a one-off grant to low-income household and individuals who are struggling.  Households with no contingency i.e. no savings and no means to economise can apply.

 

The Minimum Income Tool will be used to calculate eligibility as it independently calculated and takes into account the income needed to maintain a decent standard of living, and not just basic necessities.  Applicants for the grant will also be asked to provide information about their income and expenditure to ensure that we can evidence need and appropriate use of funding, as well as to ensure that people are accessing all support that they are entitled to.  Our team will work closely with applicants to support households to more sustainable solutions where these aren’t already being accessed.

 

All enquiries and applications are handled by our staff team in confidence and will be treated with respect and discretion.

 

To find out more please contact Kayleigh on 0141 620 1800 or email hello@jcarescot.org.uk.

 

JCS Golf Day at Turnberry 2022

 

On Thursday 15 September we were delighted to welcome 72 golfers to our SOLD OUT Golf Day at Turnberry.  The weather was on our side as our players enjoyed The King Robert the Bruce course.

As well as breakfast rolls on arrival and a packed lunch for the course, our teams enjoyed a delicious two-course meal of salmon and chocolate tart in The Champions Suite.  And it really was the Champions Suite as we welcomed football legends Gordon Smith and Jim Melrose for an informal Q&A with TV broadcaster and sports journalist David Tanner.  David Tanner, JCS Chairman Dr Richard Groden and our loyal volunteer Lennie Wilson presented the prizes to our many winners, including prizes for the longest drive, nearest the pin, best individual stableford points as well as 2nd and 1st place.  Martin Newman and his team, some of who had travelled from London, were presented with their trophies and prizes, sponsored by Slater Menswear, as the event winners!

With huge support from our local community including Bonnyton Golf Club, all of our prize donors, our sponsors and the generosity of our players themselves we were delighted to raise over £8,000!  All profits will go towards delivering our vital services, which could be needed in the coming months more than ever.  Special thanks goes to our event sponsors Together Money, Slater Menswear and fatBuzz.  Thank you to everyone involved in making the day such a great success!

 

                     

We want everyone to enjoy celebrating Rosh Hashanah which is why JCS are offering  a one-off Rosh Hashanah grant for anyone struggling to meet additional costs associated with this time.

This grant is designed to support households who have limited income struggling with any additional costs associated with marking Rosh Hashanah.

 

Jewish Care Scotland AGM

Thursday 29 September

 

The JCS Annual General Meeting will take place in person once again at JCS, Walton Community Care Centre, May Terrace on Thursday 29 September from 6pm.

Attendees will have the chance to pose questions to the Board and meet our new Interim CEO, Linda Kemp.  Please confirm your attendance by emailing Megan at admin@jcarescot.org.uk.

 

 

JCS and our volunteers are delighted to announce that from Wednesday 6 July Eddie Binnie will be running a new JCS Sing-along sessions alongside Welcome Wednesday!

JCS Sing-along sessions will meet once a month from 1.45 pm in the Walton Community Care Centre at May Terrace.  Pop along for a Sing-along or drop by after you’ve enjoyed some refreshments at Welcome Wednesday!

Everyone is welcome.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy summer holidays. That’s why we are pleased to be able to offer Summer activity grants for anyone struggling to meet additional costs
associated with this time.

This is a one-off grant for households with children, who have limited income.  The grant we are offering is £100, plus £50 for each additional child.

This grant is designed to support anyone struggling with the cost of activities during the summer holidays.

Email hello@jcarescot.org.uk or call 0141 620 1800 for more information or to apply.

 

Congratulations Leslie Barback!

 

Friend of Jewish Care Scotland (JCS) Leslie Barback scooped the Outstanding Achievement award at the Scottish Care: Care at Home and Housing Support Awards 2022.  Leslie was recognised at the ceremony held at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow on Friday 13 May.

 

The team at JCS nominated Leslie, 83, for the award as they were so impressed by his resilience and determination despite a particularly challenging couple of years.  Leslie has overcome a lot of change, loss and health concerns but throughout he has remained optimistic, determined and hasn’t lost his “great sense of humour”!

 

Despite losing his beloved wife, a hospital stay due to COVID-19 and mobility issues, Leslie still manages to get about the house himself, get out and about within the community and manage any task that he sets his mind to!

 

Overcoming a lot of personal and physical challenges, Leslie continues to remain at home receiving visits from the JCS team as well as recently deciding to return to the JCS Wellbeing Hub, something that seemed so unlikely following a stroke a few years ago.

 

Vicki McPhee, Team Leader at JCS, said: “Leslie’s positive attitude and determination inspire all of our team, and so many people within the community.  Leslie cares a lot not just about his community, but for everyone around him.”

 

Leslie was unable to attend the awards ceremony but JCS Support Worker Dan Rezkalla collected the award from Michelle McManus on his behalf.  The team at JCS presented Leslie with his award at the JCS Wellbeing Hub on Thursday 19 May where he celebrated with friends and cake!

 

Congratulations Leslie!

 

         

Monday 9 May 2022

JCS are celebrating Carers Week 2022 by offering a Carers Kit goody bag to someone who has gone above and beyond to care for someone in the community!

Carers Week, which runs from 6 to 12 June 2022, is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

We are looking for Carers who go above and beyond to care for someone in the community. Nominate someone you thinks deserves a treat and recognition of all that they do and JCS will deliver a Carers Kit goody bag during Carers Week.

To nominate someone email hello@jcarescot.org.uk or call 0141 620 1800.