Posts by Kate
Who the f**k cares?
It’s #CarersWeek, and our dear friend Lois Sinclair has just published her latest book. Lois cared for her husband, Colin, who was a regular guest at Leuchie, and this book shares her experience as his carer. Lois reflects on Colin’s life as an anaesthetist and ‘outdoorsy man’, his initial resilience in getting a diagnosis, and…
Read MoreA view from the quiet room 2
A few years ago, Iain brought his Revitive to Leuchie. This is the gadget promoted by Claire Balding in an advert on television. Millions of users claim it improves circulation in the feet. I look forward to seeing either Louise, Adele or Julia coming into the Quiet Room to take me down to have a…
Read MoreA view from the Quiet Room
On incoming Monday guests migrated to the Quiet Room after dinner. There was no activity so Rosie jumped in and organised a quiz with a Scottish theme. A great start to the holiday and meant that I met some of the other guests. Rosie will be sorely missed as she has set her sights on…
Read MoreLeuchie responds to Neurological Alliance of Scotland Report
Leuchie, as a vital provider of respite breaks for people with neurological conditions, supports calls today for better investment in services and improved access to care co-ordinators. These calls come in a new report by the Neurological Alliance of Scotland (NAoS) which shows that people living with neurological conditions and their carers feel unsupported by…
Read MoreBob’s Blog – A good group
I think it must have been the second Wednesday when one of the housekeeping ladies asked me how I enjoyed the holiday and hoped that I would be writing a blog as they always looked forward to it. Thanks Claire. There was now no way that I could get out of having something posted. Kate…
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