A 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…

Gourmet Golf Day

We had a super time at our 2025 Gourmet Golf Day! If you want to join the fun for 2026, you can register your interest now. So we far we’ve raised an incredible £42,000 with hopefully more to come! A big thank you to everyone who came along. Thanks to our great hosts, The Renaissance…

Bob’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…

QMU students talk about their recent placement at Leuchie

What did you expect? Did you have any preconceived ideas about Leuchie? Miko: Due to past placements I thought it would be acute care, where you managing peoples’ conditions, but guests here are not here for physio, physio is an extra. Usually, people seek us but this time we’re seeking them. Niamh: Yeah they’re not…

Bob’s Blog 20 – Right said Fred

Kate saw me on Tuesday and asked about a blog. I said ‘Probably not this time’, until …. Does anyone remember the Bernard Cribbens’ song, ‘Right Said Fred’? I had a laugh this morning whilst people watching in my usual place, and this song instantly sprung to mind. Colin was pushing a huge reclining sofa…

Leuchie’s Director of Health & Care receives prestigious Queen’s Nurse award

Two nurses from East Lothian are among a group of 21 extraordinary community nurses to have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse. Emma Jenson, Director of Care and Health at Leuchie House, and Mags Morrow, Clinical Nurse Manager, Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner, and CWIC Service Operational Lead based at Musselburgh Primary Care Centre…

Letter to Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer

Dear Prime Minister, Leuchie House is the only specialist provider of overnight respite care with combined health and healthcare technology services for people with Neurological conditions in the UK. You may be aware that neurological conditions are now the leading cause of disability globally and in the UK contribute significantly to the growing burden of…

Leuchie’s flagship event raises over £83,000

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Leuchie’s flagship event raises over £83,000

The Big Ascot Bash was back at Prestonfield House for a third year running and guests and sponsors raised a fantastic £83,000. Due to the overwhelming generosity of James Thomson of Prestonfield, who donated the entire cost of the event, Leuchie will receive every pound of that amount so that we can use it to continue…

Bob’s Blog 19 – Frilly knickers and Tour Eiffle

On incoming Mondays, one of the senior carers asks each guest what their holiday expectations are. I always say I would like to make new friends and meet old ones. This is a great group and those expectations had already been met by the end of day 3. We were also welcomed on that day…